CBSO
CBSO Grade-One-a-thon
Members of the CBSO take on the challenge of learning a new instrument and passing their Grade 1 exam in less than six months. Support their notes with yours!
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Musicians, staff, chorus members and supporters of the CBSO pick up a new instrument to learn and pass their Grade One in six months.
Grade One-a-thon-ers are seeking sponsorship for their music dedication, so that every squeak, scale and staccato is supported.
The CBSO is the flagship of musical life in Birmingham and the West Midlands – and one of the world’s great orchestras. It gives over 130 concerts each year in Birmingham, the UK and around the world and has a far-reaching community programme and family of choruses and youth ensembles.
The Guardian recently described the CBSO as a ‘world-class orchestra’, and we have ambitious plans to stay that way – but our public funding – has declined by 32%since 2010. We urgently need to raise over £1 million per year – and to do so we need your help.
Pickup an instrument to join our band of Grade One-a-thon-ers, or support those who are taking part by donating here.
“I couldn’t imagine a worthier cause” The Times,2014