Orphée Music Institute
ROQUECOURBE , Tarn – Cultural heritage
About
Orphée Music Institute for the promotion of wind music: music school, wind music museum, research centre,
auditorium, sheet music library.
Open since 2015, the Orphée Music Institute hosts and develops a variety of musical activities, thereby supporting a
rich local cultural life. It houses several programs within its walls:
– A music school (early music education and training, wind instruments, percussion, piano, guitar, accordion, masterclasses, choirs, and junior orchestras).
– The Grand Orchestre d’Harmonie, formerly known as OHBLER (Orchestre d’Harmonie Barral Lacrouzette Eveil
Roquecourbain).
– A saxophone ensemble: Les Saxos d’Orphée.
– The historical and technical museum dedicated to concert band music: permanent and thematic exhibitions, multimedia content, and wood carvings.
– Educational activities for ages 7 to 77 to explore different aspects of music through fun, hands-on, and multimedia experiences.
– A research and documentation center: preservation of sheet music from the musical heritage (sheet music library), documentary collection
(library), and publication of articles in specialized journals.
– The Gérard Laval Auditorium, a 200-square-meter performance space, hosts rehearsals, recordings, and artistic events. Don’t miss the “Lyrae” fresco adorning its ceiling—inspired by the myth of Orpheus—and the statue of Jacques Bourges.
Spoken languages : German – English – French
Opening
- From jeudi 1 juillet 2027 to mardi 31 août 2027
Payment
- Cheque
- Cash
Services
Facilities
- Film room
- Parking
- Exhibition space
- Toilets
Services
- Themed tour
- Guided tours
Activities
- Temporary exhibition
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