Education Archives - Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra

Composers’ Workshop 2025

02 May 2025 — Education

On 22 April, we hosted our annual Composers’ Workshop at St John the Evangelist Church, part of our work as Orchestra in Residence at the University of Oxford.

OPO Outreach: Afghan Children’s Songbook

29 September 2023 — Outreach, Education

This summer, we hosted a truly special project called the Afghan Children's Songbook Project, with the aim to share and celebrate the unique musical culture of Afghanistan through song.

OPO Outreach: ‘Noah’s Flood’ at Wood Farm Primary

05 May 2023 — Outreach, Education, Primary Education

Over the course of three days in March 2023, the Oxford Philharmonic held a project called 'Opera in a Week: Noah's Flood' at Wood Farm Primary School in Headington.

Recent Masterclasses: Violin, Clarinet, Conducting and More

17 March 2023 — Education, Masterclass

A recap of the fantastic masterclasses we have presented so far in our 2022/23 season, as part of our Residency programme.

A Conversation with Two Student Composers

07 November 2022 — Composers, Interview, Education

Two pieces were chosen from our 2022 Composers’ Workshop to be premiered in our 2022/23 season – we caught up with Kevin and Jieun ahead of their premieres about their interest in composition and their creative process.

Oxford Piano Festival 2022

12 August 2022 — Concert, Education, Piano Festival, Masterclass

Last week we held our annual Oxford Piano Festival – a jam-packed week of masterclasses, concerts and recitals around Oxford.

6 LGBTQ+ Classical Composers

22 June 2022 — Composers, Education, Pride Month

Throughout history, queer composers have been at the heart of the classical music scene. This Pride Month we celebrate 6 LGBTQ+ classical composers, from prolific composers to those lesser known, who have been great contributors to classical music history.

Side-by-Side the Oxford Phil

15 June 2022 — Concert, Orchestra, Education

Launched in 2019, our Side-by-Side scheme is well underway, despite a hiatus of concerts during the height of the pandemic. Now nearing the conclusion of our second season featuring Side-by-Side, we have welcomed many young musicians from in and around Oxford to play alongside our professional orchestra members, experiencing music at the highest level.