Residential student, Felicity Martin (3rd year Science), sought to harness the musical talent of members of the Trinity community and has created the Trinity College Orchestra.
‘I knew we had plenty of talent at Trinity in terms of instrumentalists so I thought I would have a go at harnessing that talent and seeing what we could put together,’ Felicity said.
Pat Miller, who had previously been a music tutor at the College, conducts the group. The group is open to everyone in the Trinity community, including tutors and alumni as well. They rehearse on Monday nights, with a few extra rehearsals before a concert. Their repertoire consists of a mix of classical and contemporary music with current students helping with the transposition of music.
‘Playing in an orchestra is a great way for students to interact and work together. My hope is to have more Foundation Studies and Theological students join the group – I can see it being a really good way to forge stronger relationships between the three arms of the College.
‘I really want this to be a sustainable project, and something that will continue to flourish after I leave Trinity.’
The group has already performed at Big Day In and the Dean’s Dinner and is set to perform at future events later this year.
