For complete programme details and application forms download the 2006-2007 NAC Programmes for Students and Teachers brochure in PDF format.

Student Open Rehearsals - a unique opportunity to hear the National Arts Centre Orchestra at work in rehearsal with some of the world’s finest conductors and soloists, and to meet some of the musicians in person.

Open Rehearsals are generally held on Wednesday or Thursday mornings. During the rehearsals, the Orchestra will be preparing for the concerts taking place the same week. Therefore, the students will hear only one or two of the pieces listed on the programme. Please remember that the musicians are hard at work during these rehearsals, and noise or talking can disturb their concentration.

When possible, a volunteer will present a short introduction about the musicians and pieces featured on the day’s programme. For further preparation, we encourage you to visit www.ArtsAlive.ca where your students can learn more about the musicians behind the instruments.

General information

• Dates: Year-round
• Location: Southam Hall
• Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
• Cost: Free admission by reservation only (at least two weeks in advance)
• Group size: Attendance may be limited. Maximun 75 students per school, per visit.
• Note: Student Open Rehearsals are subject to change or cancellation at any time. When requesting more than one rehearsal, priority will be given to first-time attendees.

Performance Dates

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2006 9:30AM
Pinchas Zukerman Conductor
Emanuel Ax Piano

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2006 9:30AM
Pinchas Zukerman Conductor, Violin
Yuja Wang Piano
Jethro Marks Viola
Amanda Forsyth Cello
Joel Quarrington Double bass

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2006 10:30AM
Broadway’s Leading Men
Jack Everly Conductor

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2006 9:30AM
Pinchas Zukerman Conductor, violin

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2006 9:30AM
Andrew Litton Conductor
Karen Gomyo Violin

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2007 9:30AM
Thomas Dausgaard Conductor
Simon Trpceski Piano

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007 9:30AM
Gustavo Dudamel Conductor
Pinchas Zukerman Viola

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007 9:30AM
Pinchas Zukerman Conductor
Jon Kimura Parker Piano

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 9:30AM
Pinchas Zukerman Conductor, violin
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Jim Vincent Artistic director
Kimball Sykes Clarinet
Shai Wosner Piano

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2007 9:30AM
Pinchas Zukerman Conductor

THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2007 9:30AM
Leonard Slatkin Conductor
Louis Lortie Piano

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007 9:30AM
Roberto Minczuk Conductor
Viviane Hagner Violin

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2007 9:30AM
Pinchas Zukerman Conductor
Nikolaj Znaider Violin

THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2007 10:30AM
Jack Everly Conductor