The London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Foyle Future Firsts annual development programme bridges the transition between college and the professional platform for up to 16 outstanding young musicians.
This programme is designed to nurture and develop talented orchestral players, to form the base for future Orchestral appointments to the London Philharmonic Orchestra and other world class orchestras and ensembles.
Foyle Future First Members are given the opportunity to:
Rehearse Play alongside professionals in London Philharmonic Orchestra rehearsals throughout the year.
Study Have lessons with London Philharmonic Orchestra Principals.
Support Receive advice and mentoring from their LPO Principal.
Audition Improve their audition skills and etiquette throughout the year, culminating in Mock Auditions in front of a panel of LPO Principals.
Observe View London Philharmonic Orchestra rehearsals from the gallery or auditorium.
Educate Participate in Education and Community projects alongside London Philharmonic Orchestra players,
Perform Play a range of concerts as part of the wider London Philharmonic Orchestra programme at Royal Festival Hall. Perform side-by-side with London Philharmonic Orchestra members in Debut Sounds at the Queen Elizabeth Hall at the end of the year; a highlight of the calendar that fuses exciting contemporary repertoire with new works from the LPO’s Leverhulme Young Composers.
Hear Discounted or free tickets for all London Philharmonic Orchestra concerts at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.
2012-13 Applications
The application process for the 2012-13 programme will open in Spring 2012.
More information about application >
The Foyle Future Firsts Programme is generously funded by The Foyle Foundation with additional support from the Angus Allnatt Charitable Foundation, the Idlewild Trust, the Lord and Lady Lurgan Trust, the Seary Charitable Trust and the Musicians Benevolent Fund.
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