Symphony in Ninety Minutes
No musical background? In ninety minutes you will play in a symphony.
About
Symphony in Ninety Minutes takes a group with no musical experience and has it playing like a real orchestra in just 90 minutes. It is one of the most impressive centrepieces you can add to a large conference or incentive programme in the region.
Participants learn real instruments from across the orchestra: strings, woodwind, brass and percussion.
Once everyone has chosen an instrument, they work in sections with expert musicians, learning their part step by step until they feel confident. The musicians make sure each person has an instrument that suits them and a part they can master.
When the sections are ready, they come together under the conductor’s baton to perform a specially written five-minute piece. The effect is electrifying, and few people forget the moment they first hear the whole group play together.
Learning outcomes
This is one of the most demanding and rewarding team events available. It stretches people beyond their perceived limits and asks for hard work, total concentration and genuine teamwork.
However tough the challenge feels at the start, the reward is an experience nobody will forget.
A symphony is one of the clearest examples of a team working as one. Players must be emotionally and creatively tuned in to each other, while people doing very different tasks work towards a common goal.
Participants see first-hand how every section's contribution matters, and how listening, timing and trust turn many individual parts into one powerful result. Leaders often use the experience as a metaphor for cross-functional work for months afterwards. It is a celebration of what a team can achieve together.
Program flow
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Choose an instrument
Participants choose from strings, woodwind, brass and percussion with help from expert musicians.
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Section practice
Each section works with its musicians to learn the basics of holding and playing its instruments.
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Learn the piece
Sections learn their own part of a specially written five-minute composition, step by step.
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Full rehearsal
All sections come together under the conductor to rehearse the complete piece as one orchestra.
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Performance
The group performs its symphony, often recorded as a keepsake of the achievement.
What is included
Included
- Professional event facilitators
- Expert musicians for every section
- Orchestral instruments for all participants
- Specially written composition
- Conductor and sound support
Not included
- Venue and room hire
- Food and beverage
- AV and staging
- Ground transfers
- Personalised print collateral
Frequently asked questions
What group sizes do you cater for?
Groups of 10 to 500, with everyone taking part together.
What is the typical duration?
Allow around 2.5 hours.
Do we need to read music?
No. Each part is taught step by step by expert musicians, and no experience is needed.
Is it suited to indoor or outdoor venues?
It is best suited to indoor venues such as hotel ballrooms, function rooms and conference halls.
How long is the final performance?
The specially written piece lasts about five minutes and is performed by the whole group.
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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.