Symphony in Ninety Minutes
No musical ability needed: become a real symphony orchestra in 90 minutes.
About
Symphony in Ninety Minutes takes a group with no musical background and turns it into a real symphony orchestra in just an hour and a half of rehearsal.
Participants learn genuine instruments from four families: strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. Expert musicians make sure every person ends up with an instrument that suits them and a part they can master. There is no audition and no pressure, just plenty of encouragement.
Each section rehearses separately with its own musicians, learning step by step until it feels confident and ready.
Then all the sections come together under the conductor’s baton to perform a specially written, five-minute piece. The effect is electrifying, and few people ever forget the moment they first hear the whole group play.
Learning outcomes
This is one of the most demanding and rewarding team experiences out there. It stretches people beyond what they think they can do and calls for hard work, full concentration and genuine teamwork.
The challenge is real, and so is the payoff: an experience nobody will forget. Many participants call it the highlight of their year.
A symphony is one of the best examples of a team working as one. Players have to be tuned in to each other emotionally and creatively, and people doing very different jobs must all work toward the same goal.
Participants see firsthand how every section matters and how listening, timing and trust turn many separate parts into one powerful result. It is a true celebration of what a team can achieve together.
Program flow
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Choose an instrument
With expert help, participants pick from strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion.
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Sectionals
Each section works with expert musicians to learn its instruments.
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Learn the piece
Sections rehearse their part of a specially written composition.
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Full rehearsal
All sections join together under the conductor to rehearse as one.
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Performance
The group performs the full five-minute piece in an electrifying finale.
What is included
Included
- Professional facilitation team
- Expert musicians and a conductor
- Strings, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments
- Specially written five-minute composition
- Final performance
Not included
- Venue rental fees
- Catering and beverages
- Audio-visual equipment
- Ground transportation
- Custom printed materials
Frequently asked questions
How many people can participate?
We run it for groups of 10 to 500, with everyone playing together.
How long does it run?
Most sessions run about 2.5 hours.
Do we need any musical ability?
No. The program is designed for people with no musical experience at all.
Is it an indoor or outdoor activity?
Indoors. A conference room, ballroom or event space with enough room for the teams works perfectly.
What will we perform?
A specially written five-minute piece played by the whole group as one symphony.
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Request a quote for Symphony in Ninety Minutes
Tell us your group size, date and goals. We will reply with a tailored proposal.