Jonathan Taylor, musical director of the Cayman National Orchestra, has launched an appeal to encourage more musicians to join.
He recently announced an open rehearsal on 8 Sept. for those who may be interested in finding out more about the group, and hopefully some will subsequently choose to sign up.
Since Taylor became musical director in 2017, the ensemble has grown substantially in numbers. In addition to attracting more players, a generous donation has enabled the purchase of a full set of orchestral percussion instruments, allowing the CNO to perform more professional and advanced music. The orchestra has a wide repertoire and can now guarantee sellout concerts which offer an extraordinary experience for audience members.
“The orchestra is a very fragile thing,” said Taylor. “The transient nature of the Cayman Islands means that our membership is constantly at risk, as emerging Caymanian musical youth talents go overseas to further their education. We want to encourage our youth orchestra to work hard so that they can reach the standard needed to fill the gaps.”
He went on to say that his ambition is to expand the orchestra to provide the depth of a full symphony orchestra of 60-plus musicians. “Whilst awareness of the Cayman National Choir and Orchestra is constantly spreading throughout the community, we’re all too often surprised to hear how many people don’t even know we exist,” Taylor said. “There are some excellent musicians hiding in the woodwork who I am...
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