Project Remix
Project Remix
Project Remix 2026
If you are a secondary school musician who is around Grade 5 or above, we would love to hear from you! Project Remix is CBSO’s large youth ensemble project for young people aged 11-18. Participants are mentored through rehearsals by our very own CBSO musicians and play contemporary music scored especially for Project Remix. The project will take place over a number of weekday evenings in early Spring and will culminate in a performance at Symphony Hall on Sunday 22 February 2026.
As well as the more typical orchestral instruments, we are looking for electric guitarists, bass guitarists and drum kit players to join this ensemble.
About Project Remix
Each year, Project Remix celebrates a different contemporary theme through exciting orchestral arrangements. In the past, we have performed music Birmingham’s rich cultural heritage, explored the music of video games like Final Fantasy, Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros and showcased music from popular shows such as Stranger Things, Wednesday, Squid Games and the Umbrella Academy.
In 2026 Project Remix will be going Gospel, working with BIMM Gospel Choir on a range of tracks by Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, the Bee Gees and more.
Key Facts
- Project Remix is free of charge to participants.
- We ask that participants are around Grade 5 or above in their instrument.
- This project is open to students aged 11-18.
- The project is non-auditioned, but participants need to send in an application by Sunday 9 November 2025.
- Places on the project are limited by orchestration and will be allocated once applications close.
2026 Rehearsal Dates (PROVISIONAL)
Please note rehearsal dates take place on Tuesdays AND Thursdays across the first half of the Spring term. Rehearsals will take place at the CBSO Centre, Berkley Street B1 2LF on the following dates:
Monday 5 January – 5:45pm-8pm Rhythm Sectional (Percussion, Drums, Piano, Guitar)
Tuesday 6 January – 5:45pm-8pm Tutti (All instruments)
Tuesday 13 January – 5:45pm-8pm Tutti (All instruments)
Thursday 22 January – 5:45pm-8pm Sectionals (Violin 1, Woodwind, Viola and Rhythm)
Tuesday 27 January – 5:45pm-8pm Tutti (All instruments)
Thursday 29 January – 5:45pm-8pm Sectionals (Cello and Bass, Violin 2, Harp)
Tuesday 3 February – 5:45pm-8pm Sectionals (Rhythm, Brass, Viola)
Thursday 5 February – 5:45pm-8pm Sectionals (Violin 1 and 2, Cello and Bass, Woodwind, Brass, Guitar)
Tuesday 10 February – 5:45pm-8pm Tutti (all instruments) with BIMM Gospel Choir
Saturday 14 February – 10am-4pm Tutti (all instruments) with BIMM Gospel Choir
Sunday 22 February – 1:30pm-2.30pm Symphony Hall Rehearsal
4:30pm – 5:15pm Concert
PLEASE NOTE: These Sectional dates are provisional and will be confirmed when places are offered in December.
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Project Remix is generously supported by The Leverhulme Trust.