THE SYMPHONIC CINEMA

The Symphonic Cinema launches the MHO’s new season with a thrilling celebration of film music at its very best. This programme brings some of the most iconic scores ever written to Market Harborough, performed in their full symphonic glory. From the awe and wonder of Jurassic Park and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to the unforgettable themes of Star Wars, John Williams’ music reminds us why his sound worlds have shaped generations of cinema lovers. Alongside these classics sits Bernard Herrmann’s gripping Suite from Psycho, music of extraordinary tension and atmosphere, and Joe Hisaishi’s luminous The Legend of Ashitaka from Princess Mononoke. At the heart of the concert is Shostakovich’s exuberant Suite for Variety Orchestra, brimming with colour, wit and energy, including the famous Waltz No. 2, known to many from Eyes Wide Shut. A night of drama, nostalgia and symphonic spectacle, this concert promises a powerful opening to the season.

FOR MHO PLAYERS

John Williams – Theme from “Jurassic Park” – 3(1.2.picc) 3(1.2.CA) 3(1.2.bass) 3(1.2.3/contra)  4331 Timp +3 Hrp Pno strings

Bernard Herrmann -Suite from “Psycho” (Prelude-The City – The Madhouse – The Murder – Finale) – Strings

John Williams -Music from the Star Wars Saga

• Imperial March – 3(1.2.picc)2(1.2/CA) 2 2 4331 Timp +2 hrp pno/celeste strngs
• Princess Leia’s Theme – 3(1.2.picc)2(1.CA) 3(1.2.bass)2 4331 Timp +2 hrp pno/celeste strngs
• Across the Stars – 3(1.2.picc)3(1.2.CA)33(1.2.3/contra) 4231 Tmp+1 hrp pno Strings
• Jedi Steps and Finale – 3(1.2.3/picc)3(1.2.3/CA)3(1.2.3/bass)3(1.2.3/contra) 4431 Timp +3 hrp pno/celeste strngs

Joe Hisaishi – The Legend of Ashitaka from “Princess Mononoke” 2,2,3(1.2.bass),2 – 4,3,3,1 – timp+4perc – pno,hp – strings

Dmitri Shostakovich – Suite for Variety Orchestra no. 1 – 2[1.2/pic] 1 2 1 — 3 3 3 1 — 4sx[2asx, 2tsx] — gtr, accordion — tmp+2 — hp — pf, cel/pf — str – perc: bd, cym, sus cym, sd, tri, tambn, glock, xyl, vib (note – guitar, accordion, piano, and celeste will be rationalised into 2 keyboard parts)

John Williams – Adventures on Earth from “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial” -3(3pic)2(2ca)23(3cbn)/4331/timp.3perc/hp.pf(cel)/str

2026 REHEARSALS

Sunday 27 September, 1.45–4.30pm – Methodist Church
E.T. – Adventures on Earth
Star Wars – all movements
Jurassic Park
BREAK
Princess Mononoke
Shostakovich – movements 1, 2, 3, 6 & 8
Please note: no saxophones required for this rehearsal.

STRING SECTIONAL Tuesday 30 September 7:30 – 9:30 PM– Welland Park Academy
Psycho
STRINGS ONLY

Sunday 4 October, 1.45–4.30pm – Methodist Church
Jurassic Park
E.T. – Adventures on Earth
Star Wars
BREAK
Shostakovich – all movements
Psycho

Friday 9 October, 7.30–9.30pm – Methodist Church – WIND REHEARSAL
Shostakovich – all movements
Star Wars
E.T. – as necessary
Princess Mononoke and Jurassic Park if time permits

Sunday 11 October, 1.45–4.30pm – Methodist Church
Princess Mononoke
E.T. – Adventures on Earth
Star Wars
BREAK
Shostakovich – all movements
Psycho

Friday 16 October, 7.30–9.30pm – Methodist Church
Shostakovich – all movements
Princess Mononoke
Star Wars
Jurassic Park
E.T. – Adventures on Earth
Psycho

Saturday 17 October – Concert Day
Rehearsal: 2.00–5.00pm
Planned rehearsal order:
Psycho – E.T. – Star Wars – Jurassic Park – Princess Mononoke – Shostakovich

Concert: 7.30pm