Wesley Methodist Church, Christ's Pieces, Cambridge CB1 1LG
31st Jan 26, 2-5pm
Cambridge Philharmonic is very excited to be hosting a workshop with composer Jonathan Brigg and librettist Jonathan Ainscough. In this fun and engaging event, we will ‘plant seeds’ for a potential newly commissioned work for choir and orchestra to be performed in a future Cambridge Philharmonic season. Both our workshop leaders are highly experienced facilitators and longstanding collaborators with years of experience in creative music making across musical theatre, jazz, improvisation, opera and classical music. Previously they have, for example, worked together at the Royal Opera House on a new children’s opera.
This event will be a wonderful opportunity to engage with the creative composition process, using voice, instruments, imagination and spontaneity, working alongside participants from our chorus and orchestra.
The perfect way to begin 2026, collaborating with others to experiment and create something new and exciting ideas.
Who is the workshop for?
All are welcome, from singers, to instrumentalists and those interested in composing. The workshop aims to be exciting, creative, experimental and collaborative. A time to share ideas, unite musically and create brand new music. You’re welcome to bring instruments if you think that might spark your creativity. It will feel comfortable; we will be working in large groups and you do not have to have any specific skills except enjoyment of music and music making in any genre.
We welcome younger participants from age 16+ (under 18s must come with an adult over 18).
Please bring a drink and/or a snack if you wish.
If you have any questions about the workshop, please get in touch with our Chorus Secretary, Elaine chorus-secretary@cam-phil.org.uk
Book Your Place
Places are £20 per person.
Concessions are available for – 25 and under, students, those with refugee status or on PIP / Universal Credit and Carers (two for one for a disabled person and their carer) – all £5 per person
Tickets are sold on a non-refundable basis. Book online or by phone 0333 666 3366 (subject to fee)
NOTE Members of Cambridge Philharmonic – this event is free for members, but needs to be pre-booked via Elaine – please email chorus-
About the venue
The venue has the following facilities available:
- Wheelchair Accessible Access
- Accessible Toilets
- Induction Loop
Further information about Wesley HERE
PARKING There is no parking on site. The nearest car parks are the Grafton Centre West / East and there is metered parking on the roads nearby.
