A music project in Thetford ends with public celebrations this Sunday.

North-East based chamber orchestra, Britten Sinfonia, has been resident in Thetford for five months, interacting with various community groups in live music-making.

The project has left a legacy of local music groups who are set to work together in the future.

A series of events will take place on March 17 at The Carnegie to conclude the project.

Eastern Daily Press: The concert will feature new songs from the workshop which nurseries, schools and community groups have helped to write The concert will feature new songs from the workshop which nurseries, schools and community groups have helped to write (Image: Submitted)

Britten Sinfonia’s director of learning and participation, Chris Bell, said: “This residency has been embraced by many local partners who have contributed greatly to the project – not only the venues and the groups who will be performing on stage, but also Inspiration Trust, which aims to raise the aspirations of school pupils across Norfolk and Suffolk, Ancient House Museum and Thetford and District Dementia Support."

Britten Sinfonia musicians visited four nurseries and worked with school pupils at Thetford Academy and Diamond Academy, as well as with members of the local community at Cloverfield Community Church and Ancient House Museum.

They also worked with Bury Friendly Orchestra and Thetford Singers

These different partnerships and strands of the project unite for the upcoming day of events.

Conductor of Bury Friendly Orchestra and musical director of Thetford Singers, Chris Parsons, said: “It is such a privilege to be working with Britten Sinfonia on this fantastic project.

"The Bury Friendly Orchestra have thoroughly enjoyed working closely with Britten Sinfonia players and the coaching the orchestra has received has been invaluable.

Eastern Daily Press: Pupils from Thetford Academy and Drake Primary School in a coaching session Pupils from Thetford Academy and Drake Primary School in a coaching session (Image: Submitted)

"For both Thetford Singers and Bury Friendly Orchestra, to have the opportunity to perform with world-class players is not something that comes along every day.

"Projects like this are so important to keep leisure time music thriving and we are incredibly grateful.

"I know that all the members involved are greatly looking forward to it.”

Tickets and information for all of the performances can be found at: https://www.brittensinfonia.com/events/thetford-residency-finale