Milapfest

Samyo was created to provide performance, training and development opportunities for young talented musicians; but now, more than ten years on since its founding, the orchestra does a lot more than that!

Performances

• Annual Showcase (London)
• Annual Showcase (North West)
• Festival Appearance at Milapfest’s home venue, The Capstone Theatre, Liverpool
• Small ensemble appearances by Samyo Too, Choir or Percussion Ensemble

Training & Development for Members

• Music India Summer School – 8 day residential school
• Music India Weekend Editions – Autumn, Winter & Easter
• Performance opportunities
• Targeted training on skills, improvisation, music leadership, composition and ensemble work
• Solo, duet or small group performance opportunities
• Leadership opportunities
• Annual awards
• Collaborations with other youth orchestras and professionals

Education & Outreach

• Workshops by Samyo conductors and musicians for festivals, schools and institutions
• Composition sessions to learn to play like Samyo
• Training for small groups, individuals and ensembles in Indian music
• Milapfest’s “Demystifying Indian Music” workshop, to introduce the form
• Interactive learning and performance sessions for young musicians

Professional Development Opportunities

• Placements or hands on training for young musicians
• Assistant Conductor schemes for young musicians
• Orchestra leadership and teaching roles
• Cross-cultural collaboration with other musical genres