{"id":2293,"date":"2022-09-06T11:10:18","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T10:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/?page_id=2082"},"modified":"2025-10-07T10:42:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T09:42:47","slug":"gsso","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/city-groups\/gsso\/","title":{"rendered":"GSSO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" data-attachment-id=\"5369\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/city-groups\/gsso\/gsso-hero\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2025\/09\/10145421\/GSSO-hero.png\" data-orig-size=\"1260,473\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"GSSO hero\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2025\/09\/10145421\/GSSO-hero-300x113.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2025\/09\/10145421\/GSSO-hero-1024x384.png\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2025\/09\/10145421\/GSSO-hero-1024x384.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2025\/09\/10145421\/GSSO-hero-1024x384.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2025\/09\/10145421\/GSSO-hero-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2025\/09\/10145421\/GSSO-hero-768x288.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2025\/09\/10145421\/GSSO-hero.png 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-glasgow-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color has-capture-it-font-family has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-633f791d1d2314055592dfcfd7db176d\">GSSO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Information for Members and Parents\/Carers&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-montserrat-font-family\">Applications for Glasgow Schools\u2019 Symphony Orchestra (GSSO) 2025\u201326 are now&nbsp;<strong>closed<\/strong>. The deadline for applications was&nbsp;<strong>Sunday 8 September 2025<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-montserrat-font-family\">GSSO offers a unique opportunity for young people from across Glasgow\u2019s schools to experience professional orchestral training, explore exciting repertoire, and perform in high-quality concerts, all delivered by our team of highly skilled staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-montserrat-font-family\">The programme consists of&nbsp;<strong>seven Sunday rehearsals<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>five concerts<\/strong>, and a&nbsp;<strong>residential course<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Auditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-montserrat-font-family\">Auditions will take place during the week beginning&nbsp;<strong>Monday 6 October 2025<\/strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<strong>City Halls<\/strong>. You will be informed of your audition time by email once your application has been received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-montserrat-font-family\">At the audition, you will be asked to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default has-montserrat-font-family\">\n<li>Perform a short solo piece (approximately Grade 4 level or above)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play a scale of your choice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a short sight-reading exercise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-montserrat-font-family\">Your instrumental instructor can support you in preparing for your audition and answering any further questions you may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GSSO Course Fees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-montserrat-font-family\"><strong>Full fee<\/strong>: \u00a3280<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-montserrat-font-family\"><strong>Reduced fee<\/strong>: \u00a393 (for pupils in receipt of a Clothing Grant and\/or Free School Meals)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-montserrat-font-family\">Please note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-montserrat-font-family\">\n<li>Fees apply to the GSSO programme only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invoices will be issued following confirmation and acceptance of your place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acceptance is conditional upon&nbsp;<strong>full attendance<\/strong>&nbsp;at all rehearsals, concerts, and the residential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-montserrat-font-family\">As places are limited and in high demand, please only accept a place if you are fully committed to participating in the full programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-montserrat-font-family\">If you require further information, please contact&nbsp;<strong>Pamela Black<\/strong> at <a href=\"mailto:Pamela.Black@education.glasgow.gov.uk\">Pamela.Black@education.glasgow.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=oyzTzM4Wj0KVQTctawUZKf7c8JGFegVPoBpy32EoCjJUOUg2SldBSjAzM1daT1ZXSlJaSUpUTTU2VC4u\">Click here for the application form.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rehearsal &amp; Concert Dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>November<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sunday 23rd | 10:00\u201313:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday 30th | 10:00\u201313:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>December<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sunday 7th | 10:00\u201313:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monday 8th | 15:00\u201321:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday 9th | 17:00\u201321:30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sunday 22nd | 10:00\u201313:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sunday 1st | 10:00\u201313:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday 8th | 10:00\u201313:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday 15th | 13:00\u201321:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monday 16th | 17:00\u201321:30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>June<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saturday 6th | 10:00\u201313:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday 7th | 10:00\u201313:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Residential<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monday 15th \u2013 Friday 19th June 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div id=\"eo_fullcalendar_1_loading\" class=\"eo-fullcalendar-loading\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/wp-content\/plugins\/event-organiser\/css\/images\/loading-image.gif\" class=\"eo-fullcalendar-loading-icon\" alt=\"Loading&#8230;\" \/> Loading&#8230;<\/div><div class=\"eo-fullcalendar eo-fullcalendar-shortcode eo-fullcalendar-reset eo-fullcalendar-responsive\" id=\"eo_fullcalendar_1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GSSO Information for Members and Parents\/Carers&nbsp; Applications for Glasgow Schools\u2019 Symphony Orchestra (GSSO) 2025\u201326 are now&nbsp;closed. 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