THE North Yorkshire Schools' Symphony Orchestra will perform in Ripon Cathedral at 7pm on Thursday.

Musicians from schools across the county will take part in a residential course all week, and will be conducted by Simon Wright.

He has earned acclaim as a conductor for his interpretations of wide-ranging and challenging orchestral and choral pieces.

The programme will include music by Tchaikovsky, Shostakovitch and Borodin

Tickets are £5 for adults and £3 for elderly people and students.

Call (01609) 532599 to reserve tickets.

Published: 02/07/2004