YOUNG musicians can learn from the professionals of the English Symp-hony Orchestra.

There is a range of projects open to youngsters from Grade 1 standard to Grade 8 and above.

The four-day Side by Side project, held during half term, offers youngsters the unique chance to work alongside professionals.

The course ends in a concert at Malvern Theatres on Saturday, October 30, at 7.30pm. Tickets are available on 01684 892277.

The intermediate orchestra course, aimed at players at Grade 4-6, is at The Downs on October 23-24.

Aimed at beginners, the children's orchestra meets at Colwall's Downs School on November 20-21.

Fees for the intermediate and children's orchestra courses are £29 a day (£58 weekend) and the Side by Side course is £280, bursaries available. Details from 01684 560696.