PENANG PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PRESENTS
PPO VIRTUAL ACADEMY
Penang Philharmonic Orchestra is excited to launch our very first ‘PPO Virtual Academy’!
Our mission is to foster unity and growth among PPO members, and within the local music community. From January through June, join us in a series of workshops, webinars and master classes featuring renowned conductors and performers who have transformed the face of music on a global scale.
Sessions are open to the public at a nominal fee of RM 10/session; free for PPO musicians.
All are welcome to be a part of this unique opportunity and to experience a shared space of inspiration and motivation.
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FEBRUARY 2021
FUN & CREATIVE MUSICIANSHIP WITH JOKYMBO & JERISON HARPER LEE
Join JoKymbo and Jerison Harper Lee in finding out how to creatively explore approaches to learning, teaching, and performing music!
INTO THE MIND OF A CONDUCTOR WITH JEBAT KEE
Join Jebat Kee in finding out how and what does an orchestra conductor do, a glimpse into the mind of an orchestra conductor!
A CONVERSATION WITH PAPAGENA & RINGMASTERS
Join us in conversation with Papagena, a female vocal ensemble from the UK, and Ringmasters, a barbershop quartet from Sweden!
JANUARY 2021
AN EVENING WITH MARK CARPIO & THE PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS
Find out what goes on behind the scenes of one of the world’s most celebrated choirs - The Philippines Madrigal Singers.
Hear from their choirmaster, Mark Anthony Carpio on how they continue to build their sublime artistry, passion and commitment to their art.
PLANNING PRACTICE SESSIONS WITH LOW WEN HONG (LANCE)
Join us as we hear from Lance Low Wen Hong from the Oulu Symphony Orchestra of Finland, who will share on keeping motivated with daily practices, and his experiences with daily practice challenges on Instagram and Facebook.