Warwick School conductors work with Orchestra of the Swan players
On Wednesday, 18 June, a selection of five boys had the unbelievable opportunity of conducting a professional group of string players through Elgar's Serenade for Strings, receiving advice and guidance from principal conductor, Rebecca Miller.
This is a privilege that so few school pupils across the country could ever hope to receive, and our boys very much rose to the occasion. They took pointers with grace and humour, and really investigated how they could use gestures to shape the music and realise the intentions of the composer.
Our thanks to the players of the orchestra and Rebecca for creating such a warm and welcoming atmosphere for a situation that could have so easily been nerve-wracking for pupils. Congratulations to our boys for rising to the occasion with humility and curiosity, as they always do!
