Film Scores, Classical, Romantic and Modern Music

Works included in past concerts include Beethoven’s 7th Symphony – 2nd movement, Sibelius’ Finlandia, select movements of Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite The Planets and arrangements from popular operas such as Mikhail Glinka’s Rusland and Lyudmila, at iconic venues including Lincoln Cathedral.

Performing in the Nave of main part of Lincoln Cathedral, stunning music soaring within the spectacular architecture of the largest prestigious space which accommodates up to 1200 people for concerts and 800 for formal dining, gothic, limestone vaulted arches provide excellent acoustics for orchestral music ensuring an exceptional experience that will leave you wanting more.

Lincolnshire Music Service facillitates a biennial European tour, offering the chance to experience different cultures and locations while performing for new audiences. Strengthening the community of young musicians across Lincolnshire, inspiring many to pursue a career in music. Inspiration is a significant aspect of this orchestra whether performing on stage or collaborating with others whilst refining skills and personal qualities along the way.

Tour

In June 2027 Lincolnshire Youth Symphony Orchestra will travel to Salamanca, Spain, to perform concerts and experience the city and surroundings. Bringing the passion and talent of our young musicians to new audiences beyond the UK, an educational and cultural experience celebrating the power of music bringing people together.

Over six days, the orchestra will explore Salamanca and Valladolid, performing in prestigious venues such as Castillo de Tiedra and Salamanca Cathedral. The repertoire features a spirited mix of classical masterworks, contemporary pieces and works by under-represented composers, showcasing the player’s versatility and range.

Benefits of Listening or Playing –

In a Harvard Health article, by Andrew E. Budson MD, a recent survey on music and brain health conducted by AARP revealed interesting findings about the impact of music on mental well-being:

Of survey respondents who currently go to musical performances, 69% rated their brain health as “excellent” or “very good,” compared to 58% for those who went in the past and 52% for those who never attended.

“As a parent, seeing how the boys and their friends have grown in confidence and  skill in their playing has been really wonderful.  Tours through Salamanca and Leipzig provided amazing  travel and cultural experiences. The culture within the orchestra, where all participants are supported by experienced musicians and teachers, encourages all the young people to strive to improve whilst building friendships. Experiencing performing  music as an international art form has been exceptionally beneficial for them.” – Parent Review

“This concert is a definite must see! We couldn’t believe the professionalism and high standard of the performance tonight from a group of such young musicians, made even more impressive by the historic surroundings of Lincoln Cathedral.”

– Audience review

Supporting Commentary

The aim of this EPK is to expand the awareness of LYSO through the experience of previous and future audience members, to increase reach for people to interact and watch concerts, and also the aspect of performers, to encourage young musicians to join. It can also act as inspiration for people to get more involved with music in their local communities and areas. Getting involved in music at a young age is great for cultivating skills for later in life, is beneficial for academic,social and mental well being.

The EPK includes information on what to expect from joining this orchestra such as repetoire and rehearsals; information that would be of interest to potential target audience – when and where these concerts have happened and basic history. The structure shows important information, giving viewers a clear understanding of this orchestra and events over the years as a symphony orchestra.

This content clearly outlines the positives of participation, however the layout of this EPK could be more organised and easier to read. As a large amount of information can be difficult for a viewer to digest – however most of the content information is essential from either the perspective of an audience member or orchestra member, is available there.

Included video evidence of the orchestra’s performances gives a good example of what to expect and how it aligns with their musical preferences, photographs of the orchestra during performance and rehearsal give a better understanding of what the orchestra is like. The added reviews and testimonials help show the orchestra’s atmosphere from members and audience point of view.

Instagram or EPK

There are many ways to market your brand or product for visibility. The rising practicality of the internet makes it easier for others to see your projects, however many different ways to do this exist such as EPKs or social media platforms like easily Instagram. Through Instagram you can easily post videos of your work, keep current examples of work readily available to anyone who may wish to see and communicate with possible collaborators in a straight-forward way.

Through an EPK you are able to put all information and work in one place, instead of many different posts on Instagram. It can be seen as a more professional format with contact information and more formal wording with the information giving, opposed to a more informal atmosphere you may find on social media platforms. Formal and informal approaches have advantages and disadvantages, depending on the purpose and target audience of the marketing of your work. If you’re aiming to be chosen for a specific project, such as a specific gig or to be part of a team writing music for a certain piece of media, an EPK may be the best course of action as it can be more direct considering the strengths of your work and specific pieces of music you have done in the past.

However, if seeking someone to collaborate with on a future project, maybe one of your own volition, putting your work on Instagram may open your work to a broader audience of potential artists/collaborators. As this is a more informal environment there can be experimental ideas brought up in communication with other artists causing a conversational exchange unlike through an EPK where there is no back and forth.

Market Research

The intended audience for this EPK includes people who may want to join the orchestra and people who might want to attend a concert performed by the orchestra. Another intention is to inspire people in the Lincolnshire area to get more involved and support local music. The EPK fits these audiences by informing them of the orchestra’s ethos and events over the calendar year, as well as a brief history on events past. The increase of music in local and cultural communities is key to the success of orchestras and is imperative for access to this kind of service for young musicians in the future. Many people are aware of the benefits of having musical outlets in a community, as Tania Miller states, “I believe that music has the capacity to enrich a community and to bring the community together through the shared experience of being moved and changed by music.” This is a good example of how music can be a social and emotional tool giving people something to experience together. The fact that orchestral music often has no choir, or words, gives it the ability to be perceived in different ways by different people, which is something that Miller also covers.

Utilising social media and the internet is helpful to highlight the value of music, for example things such as a social media page on Facebook or Instagram or an EPK handed out in schools,workshops and performances,will expand awareness of opportunites such as this. Having a bigger presence in communities and schools will have a positive impact on everyone involved. This is discussed by Nicola Benedetti, a violinist and festival director, as she states, ‘Music teaching is vital to a child’s education’, in a speech held at Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School in London.

The benefits of music in any form, recorded or live can be found in many aspects of life. Explored by Daisy Fancourt (2019) as she recounts working on a hospital ward as part of the hospitals music and arts programme where a patient who wouldn’t recognise her visitors could sing The White Cliffs of Dover word for word. This shows how music and the arts can be a tool used to better our relationships and experiences no matter who we are.

Standard practice in this field involves dedication and resilience, in pursuit of making their music the best it can be. There are many challenges facing the field of orchestral music and performance, with overlapping factors such as modern technological changes while trying to stay true to the traditional music most often played by orchestras, costs of hiring and attending music venues.

Financial and legal elements

Through this EPK, revenue generation for this is through two aspects; audiences who pay to attend concerts and experience led for orchestra members. Tickets for concerts are affordable with the main demographic for these concerts being parents and family members of the musicians.

Revenue generated through payments made by members of the orchestra, one annual payment to be a member, and a payment to cover biennial tours. Tours are very popular among members. More publicity for the concerts and additional local performances held would increase revenue from audiences – additionally, performing at other local events and ceremonies for businesses and organisations could also add to this income stream.

Many assets are needed to run an orchestra; renting out instruments and finding a location to carry out full-day rehearsals; the legal copyright of musical pieces and licensing works for concerts. Costs can be mitigated by members of the orchestra to help. When renting out instruments, purchase costs can be lessened as the musicians pay to rent instruments and maintenance is independently upheld by the musicians themselves. Some instruments are too big to leave the building they are used in, such as timpani drums, but this does mean that the chance of them being damaged is a lot less likely, but shipping and transportation is higher cost.

Copyrighted music – pieces used may be public domain if written a long time ago thus making them exempt from copyright laws. However, certain licenses for copyright pieces are cheaper for a youth orchestra which can be identified as an educational organisation.

Evidence of group work and evaluation

Many of the ideas for this project have come from personal experience as I am a past member of this orchestra and understand how events and tour logistics and timing work. However, trying to understand other aspects of this topic has needed deeper research. This includes the monetisation of the orchestra as a whole and managing costs of certain events such as the tour marketing and publicity of the group to the wider public.

The main insights into the industry has come through Lincolnshire Music Service staff leaders, organising concerts, repertoires, residential trips and tours. Their great experience working in many different situations gives insight into how an orchestra like this works. The commercial application of this orchestra could be improved,however this is not the main ambition of the service. It focuses heavily on an educational purpose instead of a monetary one. Higher income enables efficiency in goals to educate and upskill young musicians.

These improvements could be achieved by higher level marketing online possibly opening up sponsorship, or, a wider range of venues for the local concerts or potential performances at music events due to a greater online presence.

Personal and professional development – gaining a deeper understanding of commercial applications when dealing with an orchestral group. Conflicts and priorities to consider concerning creative, practical and financial elements need to be managed when pursuing a career in this industry that I was not aware of as a participant in the orchestra. This has developed my awareness of many aspects of keeping an orchestral group prospering and providing great opportunities over a substantial length of time.

Improvements : making a wider variety of formats for more EPKs to describe other groups co-ordinated by Lincolnshire Music Service, such as the Wind Orchestra. Different EPKs for sections of the orchestra, such as one for strings, percussion, brass and woodwind, more in depth information on what someone could expect. creating alternate formats for different client groups to show versatility.

Additionally, commercial paid events build the orchestra in a monetary sense and provide further experience for young musicians. This is helpful for members who may want to pursue a career in music, chances to experience playing paid gigs for corporate or community events thus requiring broader repertoire and providing reputation building in a wider arena of audiences, clients and income streams.

Bibliography

• Miller, T(2025) My Vision for the Role of the Orchestra in a Community

https://taniamiller.com/the-role-of-the-orchestra-in-a-community

• Bedson, A (2020) Why is music goof for the brain?

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-is-music-good-for-the-brain-2020100721062

• Benedetti, N (2019) Nicola Benedetti: ‘Music teaching is vital to a child’s education’

https://www.classicfm.com/artists/nicola-benedetti/music-teaching-vital-to-child-education

• Fancourt, D (2026) ‘If a drug had the same benefits as the arts, we’d take it everyday’

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2517205-if-a-drug-had-the-same-benefits-as-the-arts-wed-take-it-every-day

• Lincoln Cathedral hire information https://lincolncathedral.com/hire-the-cathedral/