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The journey to the orchestra is never the same
Every musician's journey begins with a single spark
  1. The journey to the orchestra is never the same
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    The journey to the orchestra is never the same
  2. BBC NOW Brass and Percussion perform Gavin Higgins' Sadly Now the Throstle Sings with Principal Conductor Ryan Bancroft
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    BBC NOW Brass and Percussion perform Gavin Higgins' Sadly Now the Throstle Sings with Principal Conductor Ryan Bancroft
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  3. NOW... Make an Instrument: Hosepipe French Horn
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    NOW... Make an Instrument: Hosepipe French Horn
  4. Dessa – Ladies of Rage Workshop
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    Dessa – Ladies of Rage Workshop
  5. Principal Trumpet, Philippe Schartz, explains what he admires about Tadaaki Otaka
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    Principal Trumpet, Philippe Schartz, explains what he admires about Tadaaki Otaka
  6. The Bass-tastic challenge!
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    The Bass-tastic challenge!
  7. BBC Proms - Tuning up behind stage
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    BBC Proms - Tuning up behind stage
  8. BBC NOW perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 4
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    BBC NOW perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 4
  9. The Fantastic French Horn
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    The Fantastic French Horn
  10. Lift Off - Full Schools Concert
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    Lift Off - Full Schools Concert
  11. Chris Stock's top tips for percussionists
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    Chris Stock's top tips for percussionists
  12. Conductor Irwin Hoffman
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    Conductor Irwin Hoffman
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