Our Story
Our Symphony Orchestra will have its first rehearsal on Tuesday 2nd September under the baton of Neil Morton.
The Orchestra invites people of all standards, including adults and children, to come together as an ensemble and develop your playing in a fun environment!
Perhaps you learned to play in school and haven’t played for a few years? Lets dust off that instrument and use those skills you spent so long learning!
Repertoire will be varied in style so that we have a little something for everyone. We will be starting with Haydn’s Surprise Symphony and an arrangement of music from Jurassic Park.
Neil Morton – Conductor
Blyth Symphony Orchestra is directed by Neil Morton.
Academically, Neil received his York Degree in 1998 and a Masters degree in Music in 2002 from Newcastle University. During his Masters, Neil studied conducting under Eric Cross. Since then he has developed extensive experience leading community music projects and groups. He is currently the conductor for both Wansbeck Voices and Ashington & District Male Voice Choir.
As a pianist, Neil teaches at the Yamaha Music School and performs regular concerts across the North East.
