Project Remix

Project Remix 2027

If you are a secondary school musician who is around Grade 5 standard or above, we would love to hear from you! Project Remix is the CBSO’s free youth ensemble project for musicians aged 11-18 years. Participants are mentored through a series of rehearsals by our very own CBSO musicians, and play contemporary music arranged especially for the ensemble. The project will take place over a number of weekday evenings in early Spring 2027 and will culminate in a performance at Symphony Hall on Sunday 14 March 2027.

We are looking for players of the following instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute and Piccolo, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Drums, Electric and Bass Guitars and Piano. This includes variants of the above instruments, such as Bass Clarinet, Alto or Tenor Saxophone etc.

If your instrument does not appear on this list, please email jowright@cbso.co.uk to enquire about orchestration.

About Project Remix

Each year, Project Remix celebrates a different contemporary theme through exciting orchestral arrangements. In the past, we have performed music from Birmingham’s rich cultural heritage and explored music from popular shows such as Stranger Things, Wednesday, Squid Game and The Umbrella Academy.

In 2027, Project Remix will be getting into the groove, working on a range of pieces that are made for dancing. Expect symphonic grooves inspired by dance styles, arranged especially for the Project Remix orchestra.

Key Facts

Project Remix is free of charge to participants.
We ask that participants are around Grade 5 or above standard in their instrument (there is no requirement to have taken formal exams).
The project is open to musicians aged 11-18 years.
The project is non-auditioned, and prospective participants need to send in an application by Sunday 8 November 2026.
Places on the project are limited by orchestration and will be allocated by Section Leaders once applications close. We cannot guarantee a place for all applicants, but we'll do our best to include as many young players as possible.

Apply now for 2027

2027 Rehearsal Dates (PROVISIONAL)

Please note rehearsal dates are likely to take place on Tuesdays across the first half of the Spring term. Rehearsals will take place at the CBSO Centre, Berkley Street B1 2LF.

There will be one full Tutti day on Sunday 7 March 2027.

Monday 18 January – 5:45pm-8pm Rhythm Sectional (Percussion, Guitars, Piano)

Tuesday 19 January – 5:45pm-8pm Tutti

Tuesday 26 January – 5:45pm-8pm Tutti

Tuesday 2 February – 5:45pm-8pm Sectionals: Rhythm, Cello and Bass, Viola, Violin 2, Harp

Thursday 11 February – 5:45pm-8pm Sectionals: Violin 1 and 2, Cello and Bass, Woodwind, Brass, Harp

HALF TERM - no rehearsals.

Tuesday 23 February – 5:45pm-8pm Sectionals: Rhythm, Brass, Violin 1, Woodwind, Viola

Tuesday 2 March – 5:45pm-8pm Tutti

Sunday 7 March – 10am-4pm Tutti

Tuesday 9 March – 5:45pm-8pm Tutti

Sunday 14 March – 1:30pm-2:20pm General Rehearsal, 4:30pm-5:15pm Concert