national festival programme 2011
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Programme from the 2011 National Festival. Contains interviews with inspiring musicans and details of every group that participated.TRANSCRIPT
MAP & VENUESFESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTSABOUT MFY & FUNDRAISINGPLAYROGER ARGENTECECILIA SULTANA DE MARIAKIMBERLY BRETTBENJAMIN ELLINJOANNA LANGSTONDAVID MCDONALDFAMILY CONCERTREGIONAL FESTIVAL SERIESNYMOSSPONSORS & CREDITS
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WELCOME TO THE 2011
NATIONAL FESTIVAL
NATIONAL FESTIVAL LISTINGS
PAGE
25MON 4 JULYINFANTS & JUNIORS
PAGE
29TUES 5 JULYJUNIOR CHOIRS SENIOR CHOIRS
PAGE
36
WEDS 6 JULYORCHESTRASENSEMBLESROCK, POP & URBAN
PAGE
42
THURS 7 JULY BRASS BANDSTRADITIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC
PAGE
47
FRI 8 JULY WIND BANDS JAZZ
PAGE
51SAT 9 JULY ORCHESTRAS JAZZ
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NATIONAL FESTIVAL 2011 | 3
MAP & VENUESFESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTSABOUT MFY & FUNDRAISINGPLAYROGER ARGENTECECILIA SULTANA DE MARIAKIMBERLY BRETTBENJAMIN ELLINJOANNA LANGSTONDAVID MCDONALDFAMILY CONCERTREGIONAL FESTIVAL SERIESNYMOSSPONSORS & CREDITS
5681012151619212354576062
WELCOME TO THE 2011
NATIONAL FESTIVAL
NATIONAL FESTIVAL LISTINGS
PAGE
25MON 4 JULYINFANTS & JUNIORS
PAGE
29TUES 5 JULYJUNIOR CHOIRS SENIOR CHOIRS
PAGE
36
WEDS 6 JULYORCHESTRASENSEMBLESROCK, POP & URBAN
PAGE
42
THURS 7 JULY BRASS BANDSTRADITIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC
PAGE
47
FRI 8 JULY WIND BANDS JAZZ
PAGE
51SAT 9 JULY ORCHESTRAS JAZZ
Terms & Conditions: Offer ends 31st December 2011. Offer is valid for England and Wales delivery addresses only and is subject to availability. *6 issues for £1, then £11.25 every 13 issues offer open to Direct Debit subscribers only; all other payment methods are not eligible for the 6 issues for £1 offer and will cost £45 for a 12-month subscription. You will receive your first issue within 28 days. All savings are based on the £1.70 cover price. You may cancel at any time and receive a full refund on any outstanding issues. Refund may take up to 28 days. Overseas rates available on request. For a TESS offer please go to www.subscription.co.uk/tsl/order. Calls cost 5p per minute from a BT landline. Mobile providers and other networks may vary.
l First with the stories that matter to you
l Leading the debate on the future of education
l The only publication for the whole of the teaching profession
l The best source for career and classroom advice
l An informed and entertaining read on every teaching level
6 ISSUES FOR £1*
An offer too good to miss! Wherever you work in education, from nursery to FE, and whatever stage you’ve reached in your career, TES is the definitive weekly read for every teaching professional.
Get your first 6 issues of TES for just £1, then pay just £11.25 every quarter saving you a massive 52%*
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NATIONAL FESTIVAL 2011 | 3
SYMPHONY HALL TOWN HALL HMV INSTITUTE BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIREAdrian Boult Hall Recital Hall
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A beginner’s guide
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WORLD MUSIC Learn from the masters
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SYMPHONY HALL TOWN HALL HMV INSTITUTE BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIREAdrian Boult Hall Recital Hall
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FREE PERFORMANCE SPACES Centenary Square Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery The Arcadian
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Music Teacher Online: essential KS3, GCSE, IB and AS resources
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KODALY IN THECLASSROOM
A beginner’s guide
JOIN THE GANGThe National Association
of Music Educators
musicteachermagazine.co.ukJANUARY 2011
monthLY £4.95
WORLD MUSIC Learn from the masters
TEACHING ABROAD Is it for you?
GLEE Britain’s schools follow the craze
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NATIONAL CHILDREN’S ORCHESTRA FILM MUSIC WORKSHOPS �
From�Pirates of the Caribbean�to 007 Theme Tunes�this�workshop�looks�at�the�electrifying�scores�behind�some��of�the�world’s�biggest�films.�Led�by�NCO’s�top�professional�music�tutors�who�come�from�the�UK’s�major�national�orchestras�and�conservatoires.�
NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR OF GREAT BRITAINFUN WITH YOUNGER CHOIRS�
Led�by�Rachel�Staunton�and�with�singers�from�the�NYCGB�choirs,�this�session�is�aimed�at�giving�young�people�ideas��to�develop�their�choral�singing,�and�to�refresh�and�motivate�choral�leaders.���
NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR OF GREAT BRITAINJUMPING THE WALL�
Led�by�Dominic�Peckham�with�young�leaders�and�members�of�NYCGB,�this�session�will�allow�singers�to�let�go�and�enjoy�perhaps�the�most�spontaneous�and�rewarding�part�of�ensemble�singing.�From�sax�solos�to�beat�boxing�and��air�guitar,�participants�will�experience�what�happens�when��the�NYCGB�let�their�hair�down�at�the�end�of�rehearsals!�
NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA �
An�action-packed�workshop�led�by�Juliet�Hughes�Rees,��Zoe�Martlew,�Philippa�Davies,�John�Miller�and�NYO�musicians�providing�an�insight�into�the�fun�activities�that�happen�behind�the�scenes�at�Britain’s�biggest�orchestra.���
SOUTH ASIAN MUSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA INDIAN RHYTHM WORKSHOP�
Conductor�Kousic�Sen�and�players�of�Samyo’s�Percussion�Ensemble�provide�a�short�introduction�to�Indian�rhythms��on�the�fascinating�Tabla�and�Mridangam.
�
NATIONAL YOUTH BRASS BAND OF GREAT BRITAIN �
This�exciting�workshop,�led�by�NYBBGB’s�inspirational�tutors�and�principal�players,�will�help�participants�discover�new�techniques�and�repertoire.���
YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE UK �
These�workshops,�led�by�Abram�Wilson�will�take�musical�communication�to�another�level.�Participants�will�be�improvising�and�creating�music�with�musical�director�Tarek�Merchang�(currently�on�tour�with�Chess)�and�writer�Linda�Walton.���
SOUTH ASIAN MUSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA & NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ COLLECTIVE �
This�gathering�of�musicians�will�generate�a�whole�new�sound�world.�Led�by�NYJC’s�founder�and�artistic�director�Issie�Barratt�and�sitarist�and�Samyo�Conductor�Guarav�Mazumdar,�this�highly�inspirational�meeting�provides�an�adventure�in�collective�improvisation.��
NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ COLLECTIVE �
A�grooving�rhythm�section�forms�the�heart�of�every�star�jazz�performance.�Working�with�NYJC’s�illustrious�team�of�expert�tutors,�participants�will�never�not�groove�again!�
SEE PAGES 60-61 FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE NYMOS
MONDAY 12:40-14:30 Symphony Hall��Level�3�Foyer�
TUESDAY 11:30-18:00 Symphony Hall��Level�3�Foyer
WEDNESDAY 11:55-18:30 Centenary Square��NUT�Stage
THURSDAY 11:00-18:30 Centenary Square NUT�Stage
13:30-16:00 Birmingham Museum
& Art Gallery
FRIDAY 13:00-17:30 Centenary Square NUT�Stage
SATURDAY 12:30-12:50 13:40-14:00, 16:00-16:50 The ArcadianFREE PERFORMANCES
Sponsored�by�national union of Teachers
Festival HigHligHts
�
CO-MISSION �
Watch�out�for�the�Co-Missions,�taking�place�throughout�the�National�Festival.�These�top�secret�missions�will�take�Birmingham�City�centre�by�surprise�with�a�sudden�burst��of�musical�brilliance�when�it’s�least�expected!��
THE BIG SING WITH THE NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR OF GREAT BRITAIN �
Tuesday�5�July�Symphony Hall 13:15-14:15Join�Greg�Beardsell,�Dominic�Peckham�and�members�of�NYCGB�for�a�big�choral�mash-up�of�pop,�jazz�and�gospel�riffs.�With�hundreds�of�singers�already�signed�up,�why�not�come�and�join�in�-�just�bring�your�voice�and�your�imagination.�
DALCROZE EURHYTHMICS WORKSHOPS WITH PRO CORDA �
Monday�4�July��Symphony HallA�fun�and�different�way�to�help�children�with�musicianship.�These�sessions�will�work�with�groups�and�use�lots�of�whole�body�movement.�Pro�Corda�is�one�of�Europe’s�leading�music�organisations.�Its�activities�range�from�the�International�Chamber�Music�Academy�which�offers�specialist�chamber�music�courses�for�ages�6-18,�to�its�Nationwide�Chamber�Music�Festival�for�Schools;�and�from�its�Early�Years�programme�to�a�series�of�dedicated�performing�arts�“Create�Together”�courses�for�young�people�with�special�educational�needs�(SEN).procorda.com�
MEC�
Monday�4�July�Birmingham ConservatoireThe�Music�Education�Council�will�hold�its�AGM�and�Full�Council�Seminar�on�Monday�4�July.The�Music�Education�Council�believes�in�universal�inclusion�and�access�to�a�quality,�sustained,�progressive�and�personalised�lifelong�music�education�in�school,�community�and�home.mec.org.uk
�
E/VOLVE STUDIO �
Using�the�Patrick�Music�&�Multimedia�Suite�at�Symphony�Hall,�participants�will�create�reviews,�documentaries,�interviews�and�photographs�for�the�MFY�website�and�social�networking�sites.�The�Patrick�Music�&�Multi�Media�Suite�is�a�state�of�the�art�studio,�fitted�with�ten�iMacs�all�with�a�range�of�software�packages�for�visual,�music�and�animation�production.��
EVERYBODY PLAY�
Friday�8�July�Symphony Hall 12:55-14:00An�extra�large,�celebratory�performance�of�PLAY!��The�new�commission�by�MFY�and�Rockschool.��Join�musicians�from�across�the�festival�and�Birmingham�to�perform�in�this�unique,�eclectic�and�enormous�ensemble�led�by�the�piece’s�composer,�Tim�Steiner.�Discover�how�to�tackle�new�repertoire�with�a�diverse�ensemble�and�have�some�fun!���Come�and�perform�alongside�musicians�of�any�style,�any�age�and�any�level�of�ability�–�everyone�is�welcome!��PLAY�parts�can�be�downloaded�at:�mfy.org.uk/thesoundvault�
BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME SIx SUMMER SATURDAYS �
Birmingham�Hippodrome�will�be�animating�the�city�of�Birmingham�with�the�return�of�its�Six�Summer�Saturdays�from�9�July�–�13�August.�With�a�spectacular�number��of�free�outdoor�performances,��these�fantastical�events�are�suitable�for�all�ages.�Whether�you’re�on�a�day�out�with��the�family,�meeting�friends,�shopping,��or�simply�enjoying�a�glass�of�wine�in�an�outdoor�café,�look�out�for�extra�special�live�performances�in�and�around�the�city.sixsummersaturdays.com
NYMO WORKSHOPS
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�
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S ORCHESTRA FILM MUSIC WORKSHOPS �
From�Pirates of the Caribbean�to 007 Theme Tunes�this�workshop�looks�at�the�electrifying�scores�behind�some��of�the�world’s�biggest�films.�Led�by�NCO’s�top�professional�music�tutors�who�come�from�the�UK’s�major�national�orchestras�and�conservatoires.�
NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR OF GREAT BRITAINFUN WITH YOUNGER CHOIRS�
Led�by�Rachel�Staunton�and�with�singers�from�the�NYCGB�choirs,�this�session�is�aimed�at�giving�young�people�ideas��to�develop�their�choral�singing,�and�to�refresh�and�motivate�choral�leaders.���
NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR OF GREAT BRITAINJUMPING THE WALL�
Led�by�Dominic�Peckham�with�young�leaders�and�members�of�NYCGB,�this�session�will�allow�singers�to�let�go�and�enjoy�perhaps�the�most�spontaneous�and�rewarding�part�of�ensemble�singing.�From�sax�solos�to�beat�boxing�and��air�guitar,�participants�will�experience�what�happens�when��the�NYCGB�let�their�hair�down�at�the�end�of�rehearsals!�
NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA �
An�action-packed�workshop�led�by�Juliet�Hughes�Rees,��Zoe�Martlew,�Philippa�Davies,�John�Miller�and�NYO�musicians�providing�an�insight�into�the�fun�activities�that�happen�behind�the�scenes�at�Britain’s�biggest�orchestra.���
SOUTH ASIAN MUSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA INDIAN RHYTHM WORKSHOP�
Conductor�Kousic�Sen�and�players�of�Samyo’s�Percussion�Ensemble�provide�a�short�introduction�to�Indian�rhythms��on�the�fascinating�Tabla�and�Mridangam.
�
NATIONAL YOUTH BRASS BAND OF GREAT BRITAIN �
This�exciting�workshop,�led�by�NYBBGB’s�inspirational�tutors�and�principal�players,�will�help�participants�discover�new�techniques�and�repertoire.���
YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE UK �
These�workshops,�led�by�Abram�Wilson�will�take�musical�communication�to�another�level.�Participants�will�be�improvising�and�creating�music�with�musical�director�Tarek�Merchang�(currently�on�tour�with�Chess)�and�writer�Linda�Walton.���
SOUTH ASIAN MUSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA & NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ COLLECTIVE �
This�gathering�of�musicians�will�generate�a�whole�new�sound�world.�Led�by�NYJC’s�founder�and�artistic�director�Issie�Barratt�and�sitarist�and�Samyo�Conductor�Guarav�Mazumdar,�this�highly�inspirational�meeting�provides�an�adventure�in�collective�improvisation.��
NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ COLLECTIVE �
A�grooving�rhythm�section�forms�the�heart�of�every�star�jazz�performance.�Working�with�NYJC’s�illustrious�team�of�expert�tutors,�participants�will�never�not�groove�again!�
SEE PAGES 60-61 FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE NYMOS
MONDAY 12:40-14:30 Symphony Hall��Level�3�Foyer�
TUESDAY 11:30-18:00 Symphony Hall��Level�3�Foyer
WEDNESDAY 11:55-18:30 Centenary Square��NUT�Stage
THURSDAY 11:00-18:30 Centenary Square NUT�Stage
13:30-16:00 Birmingham Museum
& Art Gallery
FRIDAY 13:00-17:30 Centenary Square NUT�Stage
SATURDAY 12:30-12:50 13:40-14:00, 16:00-16:50 The ArcadianFREE PERFORMANCES
Sponsored�by�national union of Teachers
Festival HigHligHts
�
CO-MISSION �
Watch�out�for�the�Co-Missions,�taking�place�throughout�the�National�Festival.�These�top�secret�missions�will�take�Birmingham�City�centre�by�surprise�with�a�sudden�burst��of�musical�brilliance�when�it’s�least�expected!��
THE BIG SING WITH THE NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR OF GREAT BRITAIN �
Tuesday�5�July�Symphony Hall 13:15-14:15Join�Greg�Beardsell,�Dominic�Peckham�and�members�of�NYCGB�for�a�big�choral�mash-up�of�pop,�jazz�and�gospel�riffs.�With�hundreds�of�singers�already�signed�up,�why�not�come�and�join�in�-�just�bring�your�voice�and�your�imagination.�
DALCROZE EURHYTHMICS WORKSHOPS WITH PRO CORDA �
Monday�4�July��Symphony HallA�fun�and�different�way�to�help�children�with�musicianship.�These�sessions�will�work�with�groups�and�use�lots�of�whole�body�movement.�Pro�Corda�is�one�of�Europe’s�leading�music�organisations.�Its�activities�range�from�the�International�Chamber�Music�Academy�which�offers�specialist�chamber�music�courses�for�ages�6-18,�to�its�Nationwide�Chamber�Music�Festival�for�Schools;�and�from�its�Early�Years�programme�to�a�series�of�dedicated�performing�arts�“Create�Together”�courses�for�young�people�with�special�educational�needs�(SEN).procorda.com�
MEC�
Monday�4�July�Birmingham ConservatoireThe�Music�Education�Council�will�hold�its�AGM�and�Full�Council�Seminar�on�Monday�4�July.The�Music�Education�Council�believes�in�universal�inclusion�and�access�to�a�quality,�sustained,�progressive�and�personalised�lifelong�music�education�in�school,�community�and�home.mec.org.uk
�
E/VOLVE STUDIO �
Using�the�Patrick�Music�&�Multimedia�Suite�at�Symphony�Hall,�participants�will�create�reviews,�documentaries,�interviews�and�photographs�for�the�MFY�website�and�social�networking�sites.�The�Patrick�Music�&�Multi�Media�Suite�is�a�state�of�the�art�studio,�fitted�with�ten�iMacs�all�with�a�range�of�software�packages�for�visual,�music�and�animation�production.��
EVERYBODY PLAY�
Friday�8�July�Symphony Hall 12:55-14:00An�extra�large,�celebratory�performance�of�PLAY!��The�new�commission�by�MFY�and�Rockschool.��Join�musicians�from�across�the�festival�and�Birmingham�to�perform�in�this�unique,�eclectic�and�enormous�ensemble�led�by�the�piece’s�composer,�Tim�Steiner.�Discover�how�to�tackle�new�repertoire�with�a�diverse�ensemble�and�have�some�fun!���Come�and�perform�alongside�musicians�of�any�style,�any�age�and�any�level�of�ability�–�everyone�is�welcome!��PLAY�parts�can�be�downloaded�at:�mfy.org.uk/thesoundvault�
BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME SIx SUMMER SATURDAYS �
Birmingham�Hippodrome�will�be�animating�the�city�of�Birmingham�with�the�return�of�its�Six�Summer�Saturdays�from�9�July�–�13�August.�With�a�spectacular�number��of�free�outdoor�performances,��these�fantastical�events�are�suitable�for�all�ages.�Whether�you’re�on�a�day�out�with��the�family,�meeting�friends,�shopping,��or�simply�enjoying�a�glass�of�wine�in�an�outdoor�café,�look�out�for�extra�special�live�performances�in�and�around�the�city.sixsummersaturdays.com
NYMO WORKSHOPS
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ABOUT MFY FUNDRAISE FOR MFY
MUSIC FOR YOUTH IS A NATIONAL MUSIC EDUCATION CHARITY PROVIDING FREE ACCESS TO PERFORMANCE AND AUDIENCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS ACROSS THE UK. THROUGH ITS ANNUAL SEASON OF FESTIVALS AND CONCERTS, THE MFY SEASON SEEKS TO INSPIRE, CHALLENGE, ExCITE AND EDUCATE.
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REGIONAL FESTIVAL SERIES�
February–AprilNationwide
The�Regional�Festival�Series�is�the�gateway�to�the�MFY�Season.�Throughout�February,�March�and�April�around�50,000�young�musicians�take�part.�Regional�Festivals�provide�a�unique�opportunity�for�groups��to�perform�to�new�audiences,�listen�to�other�groups�from�their�area�and�get�valuable�feedback�from�the�team�of�MFY�Music�Mentors.
�
NATIONAL FESTIVAL
�
JulyBirmingham
From�the�Regional�Festivals,�around�12,000�young�musicians�are�invited�to�perform��in�some�of�Birmingham’s�top�venues.��The�National�Festival�has�become�one�of�the�major�highlights�in�the�music�education�calendar.�Packed�with�inspirational�performances�and�workshops,�this�six�day�festival�brings�together�some�of�the�country’s�most�exciting�young�performers.
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SCHOOLS PROM
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novemberRoyal�Albert�Hall,�London
3,000�young�musicians�are�invited�to�the�Schools�Prom�following�performances�at�the�National�Festival.�The�three�concerts�are�artistically�programmed�to�showcase�diverse,�high�quality�performances�-�the�most�eclectic�mix�of�musical�styles�performed��by�young�people�under�one�roof.
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INSPIRATIONAL CONCERTS �
Throughout the year Nationwide
Taking�place�throughout�the�year�these�inspirational�free�concerts�are�performed��by�young�people�for�young�people,�providing�first�hand�experience�of�live�music-making�in�a�fun�and�engaging�environment.
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Q&ARoger Argente was born in Neath, South Wales in 1962 and started playing the trombone at the age
of 12. A graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, Roger studied with Professors
Terry Nagle and Neville Roberts and was a joint recipient of the prestigious concerto prize.
As a young trombonist you played at the MFY Schools Prom with your school brass ensemble from dwr-y-felin Comprehensive School in neath. what are your memories of playing at the RAH in 1975?SUPERB!��I�was�very�fortunate�to�have�been�brought�up�and�educated�at�Neath�Boy’s�Grammar�School�which�was�overflowing�with�musical�talent.�Many�of�my�fellow�students�went�into�the�music�profession.�I’m�talking�about�being�exposed�to�playing�repertoire�such�as�Bartok’s�Concerto��for�Orchestra,�Brahm‘s�First�Symphony�and�Schubert’s�Ninth�Symphony�in�your�local�comprehensive�school.��None�of�this�of�course�would�have�been�possible�without�the�wonderful�team�of�dedicated�and�professional�classroom�and�peripatetic�music�teachers.�My�school�music�was�complimented�by�regular�weekend�and�holiday�period�music�courses�for�my�county�and�then�for�“The�NASH”,��The�National�Youth�Orchestra�of�Wales.�I�still�keep�in�touch�with�many�people�from�that�period�of�my�life�and�additionally�still�get�the�chance�to�work�with�quite�a�few��of�them�on�a�regular�basis.
As someone who spends a lot of time on stage, what do you consider to be the component parts that make up a great performance?That’s�the�64,000�dollar�question,�if�I�knew�the�answer�to�that�one�I�could�retire.�I�think�there�needs�to�be�the�right�chemistry,�there�must�be�a�team�dynamic�that�really�wants�to�get�it�right.�It�doesn’t�matter�if�the�programme�is�under�or�over�rehearsed,�if�the�conditions�are�superb�or�if�you’ve�spent�seven�hours�on�a�draughty�coach,�you’ve�just�got�to�want�to�get�it�right�and�love�your�job!�There will be 350 trombonists taking part in the national Festival. As a passionate promoter of the instrument’s possibilities, not least through your BonelAB project, what advice would you offer them?
350!�That’s�excellent,�I’d�love�to�hear�them�all�together.��Try�to�listen�to�as�many�live�concerts�as�possible,�vary�your�styles�and�tastes,�always�try�and�play�alongside�better�and�stronger�players,�help�younger�and�less�experienced�players.�It’s�important�to�start�developing�sustainable�and�regular�practice�regimes,�warm-up�well�and�listen�to�yourself�carefully.��You’ve been Principal Bass Trombone for the Royal Philharmonic orchestra for 19 years. That’s a lot of repertoire, rehearsals, conductors, tours, recording sessions, workshops and concerts! what have been some of the musical (and non-musical) highlights? A�good�place�to�start�would�be�performing�The�Rite��of�Spring�at�the�Royal�Festival�Hall�recently�with�Charles�Dutoit,�the�RPO�Mahler�cycle�with�Daniele�Gatti�at�the�Royal�Albert�Hall,�the�Royal�Philharmonic�Orchestra�tour�to�Oz�in�1992�(I�met�my�wife�on�that�tour!).�Recording�big�block-buster�film�scores�is�fun�but�Sleepy�Hollow�(six�Bass�Trombones!)�for�Danny�Elfman�and�all�the�David�Arnold/Nick�Dodds�James�Bond�collaborations�all�stick�out�and,��of�course,�recording�the�new�SUPERBRASS�CD�earlier�this�year.��
describe yourself using only musical directions. Prestissimo�e�fortissimo�sempre!superbrass.co.uk �
After�graduating�Roger�joined�the�Bournemouth�Symphony�Orchestra�before�moving�to�the�Royal�Philharmonic�Orchestra�in�April�1992.�During�the�past�10�years�he�has�appeared�as�a�guest�performer�with�a�wide�variety��of�orchestras�and�ensembles�including�the�London�Symphony�Orchestra,�London�Philharmonic�Orchestra,�BBC�Symphony�Orchestra,�Royal�Opera�House�Covent�Garden,�London�Sinfonietta,�London�Brass,�Symphonic�Brass�of�London�and�the�Super�World�Orchestra�at�the�Tokyo�International�Music�Festival.�He�now�holds�the�position��of�Bass�Trombone�with�the�Royal�Philharmonic�Orchestra,�with�whom�he�has�travelled�to�most�countries�of�the�world,�performing�at�the�most�prestigious�festivals�and�concert�halls�with�some�of�the�world’s�finest�conductors�including�Ashkenazy,�Previn,�Temirikanov,�Gergiev,�Gatti,�Haitink,�Mazel�and�Rostropovich.�In�March�2001,�Roger�started�BONELAB,�a�trombone�based�music�education�project.�This�was�as�a�direct�response�to�the�declining�number�of�school�children�learning�to�play�the�instrument�here�in�the�UK.�Roger�is�currently�Head�of�Brass�Studies�at�Trinity�Laban�Conservatoire�of�Music�and�Dance.�orchestral player, teacher, Head of department, band leader, improviser and collaborator – how do you do it all?You�could�add�husband,�dad�of�two�very�demanding�(and�expensive�teenagers),�record�producer,�music�publisher��and�chief�cook�and�bottle�washer�to�that�list.�It’s�all�a�matter��of�priorities,�being�practical�and�doing�everything�as�well�as�you�can.��
describe a typical Roger Argente day.I’m�a�very�light�sleeper,�so�I�usually�get�up�around�6am�without�an�alarm�call.�I�do�about�an�hour�of�admin,�answering�emails,�filling�out�proposals,�doing�references,�then�I�find�the�time�for�a�bit�of�breakfast�with�my�wife�and�the�kids�before�they�go�to�school.�I�then�try�to�go�to�the�gym.�As�you�know�I’m�not�what�you�would�call�the�slimmest�or�sport�conscious�of�people,�but�I�try�at�least�two�or�three�times�a�week�to�get�some�cardiovascular�exercise�done.�Following�that�I�usually�head�off�to�work�where-ever�that�is.�I�only�work�part-time�at�Trinity�College�of�Music,�so�I�tend�to�go�to�TCM�in�the�mornings�and�follow�that�by�heading�off�to�an�RPO�rehearsal/concert�at�either�Cadogan�Hall�or�the�Royal�Albert�Hall.�I�usually�get�home�about�11/11.30pm.�Of�course�I�don’t�work�such�long�days�every�day�of�the�week,�but�I�would�say�I�do�work�schedules�such�as�this�3-4�days�a�week.�It’s�not�unusual�to�work�for�at�least�two�weeks�without�a�day�off,�sometimes�without�a�night�off!
The National Union of Teachers believes that music isfundamental to the full and enriched education of ourchildren and young people.
Music has a powerful role to play in all our lives. We areproud of our long involvement with Music for Youth.
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www.teachers.org.ukFollow us on Twitter
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Q&ARoger Argente was born in Neath, South Wales in 1962 and started playing the trombone at the age
of 12. A graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, Roger studied with Professors
Terry Nagle and Neville Roberts and was a joint recipient of the prestigious concerto prize.
As a young trombonist you played at the MFY Schools Prom with your school brass ensemble from dwr-y-felin Comprehensive School in neath. what are your memories of playing at the RAH in 1975?SUPERB!��I�was�very�fortunate�to�have�been�brought�up�and�educated�at�Neath�Boy’s�Grammar�School�which�was�overflowing�with�musical�talent.�Many�of�my�fellow�students�went�into�the�music�profession.�I’m�talking�about�being�exposed�to�playing�repertoire�such�as�Bartok’s�Concerto��for�Orchestra,�Brahm‘s�First�Symphony�and�Schubert’s�Ninth�Symphony�in�your�local�comprehensive�school.��None�of�this�of�course�would�have�been�possible�without�the�wonderful�team�of�dedicated�and�professional�classroom�and�peripatetic�music�teachers.�My�school�music�was�complimented�by�regular�weekend�and�holiday�period�music�courses�for�my�county�and�then�for�“The�NASH”,��The�National�Youth�Orchestra�of�Wales.�I�still�keep�in�touch�with�many�people�from�that�period�of�my�life�and�additionally�still�get�the�chance�to�work�with�quite�a�few��of�them�on�a�regular�basis.
As someone who spends a lot of time on stage, what do you consider to be the component parts that make up a great performance?That’s�the�64,000�dollar�question,�if�I�knew�the�answer�to�that�one�I�could�retire.�I�think�there�needs�to�be�the�right�chemistry,�there�must�be�a�team�dynamic�that�really�wants�to�get�it�right.�It�doesn’t�matter�if�the�programme�is�under�or�over�rehearsed,�if�the�conditions�are�superb�or�if�you’ve�spent�seven�hours�on�a�draughty�coach,�you’ve�just�got�to�want�to�get�it�right�and�love�your�job!�There will be 350 trombonists taking part in the national Festival. As a passionate promoter of the instrument’s possibilities, not least through your BonelAB project, what advice would you offer them?
350!�That’s�excellent,�I’d�love�to�hear�them�all�together.��Try�to�listen�to�as�many�live�concerts�as�possible,�vary�your�styles�and�tastes,�always�try�and�play�alongside�better�and�stronger�players,�help�younger�and�less�experienced�players.�It’s�important�to�start�developing�sustainable�and�regular�practice�regimes,�warm-up�well�and�listen�to�yourself�carefully.��You’ve been Principal Bass Trombone for the Royal Philharmonic orchestra for 19 years. That’s a lot of repertoire, rehearsals, conductors, tours, recording sessions, workshops and concerts! what have been some of the musical (and non-musical) highlights? A�good�place�to�start�would�be�performing�The�Rite��of�Spring�at�the�Royal�Festival�Hall�recently�with�Charles�Dutoit,�the�RPO�Mahler�cycle�with�Daniele�Gatti�at�the�Royal�Albert�Hall,�the�Royal�Philharmonic�Orchestra�tour�to�Oz�in�1992�(I�met�my�wife�on�that�tour!).�Recording�big�block-buster�film�scores�is�fun�but�Sleepy�Hollow�(six�Bass�Trombones!)�for�Danny�Elfman�and�all�the�David�Arnold/Nick�Dodds�James�Bond�collaborations�all�stick�out�and,��of�course,�recording�the�new�SUPERBRASS�CD�earlier�this�year.��
describe yourself using only musical directions. Prestissimo�e�fortissimo�sempre!superbrass.co.uk �
After�graduating�Roger�joined�the�Bournemouth�Symphony�Orchestra�before�moving�to�the�Royal�Philharmonic�Orchestra�in�April�1992.�During�the�past�10�years�he�has�appeared�as�a�guest�performer�with�a�wide�variety��of�orchestras�and�ensembles�including�the�London�Symphony�Orchestra,�London�Philharmonic�Orchestra,�BBC�Symphony�Orchestra,�Royal�Opera�House�Covent�Garden,�London�Sinfonietta,�London�Brass,�Symphonic�Brass�of�London�and�the�Super�World�Orchestra�at�the�Tokyo�International�Music�Festival.�He�now�holds�the�position��of�Bass�Trombone�with�the�Royal�Philharmonic�Orchestra,�with�whom�he�has�travelled�to�most�countries�of�the�world,�performing�at�the�most�prestigious�festivals�and�concert�halls�with�some�of�the�world’s�finest�conductors�including�Ashkenazy,�Previn,�Temirikanov,�Gergiev,�Gatti,�Haitink,�Mazel�and�Rostropovich.�In�March�2001,�Roger�started�BONELAB,�a�trombone�based�music�education�project.�This�was�as�a�direct�response�to�the�declining�number�of�school�children�learning�to�play�the�instrument�here�in�the�UK.�Roger�is�currently�Head�of�Brass�Studies�at�Trinity�Laban�Conservatoire�of�Music�and�Dance.�orchestral player, teacher, Head of department, band leader, improviser and collaborator – how do you do it all?You�could�add�husband,�dad�of�two�very�demanding�(and�expensive�teenagers),�record�producer,�music�publisher��and�chief�cook�and�bottle�washer�to�that�list.�It’s�all�a�matter��of�priorities,�being�practical�and�doing�everything�as�well�as�you�can.��
describe a typical Roger Argente day.I’m�a�very�light�sleeper,�so�I�usually�get�up�around�6am�without�an�alarm�call.�I�do�about�an�hour�of�admin,�answering�emails,�filling�out�proposals,�doing�references,�then�I�find�the�time�for�a�bit�of�breakfast�with�my�wife�and�the�kids�before�they�go�to�school.�I�then�try�to�go�to�the�gym.�As�you�know�I’m�not�what�you�would�call�the�slimmest�or�sport�conscious�of�people,�but�I�try�at�least�two�or�three�times�a�week�to�get�some�cardiovascular�exercise�done.�Following�that�I�usually�head�off�to�work�where-ever�that�is.�I�only�work�part-time�at�Trinity�College�of�Music,�so�I�tend�to�go�to�TCM�in�the�mornings�and�follow�that�by�heading�off�to�an�RPO�rehearsal/concert�at�either�Cadogan�Hall�or�the�Royal�Albert�Hall.�I�usually�get�home�about�11/11.30pm.�Of�course�I�don’t�work�such�long�days�every�day�of�the�week,�but�I�would�say�I�do�work�schedules�such�as�this�3-4�days�a�week.�It’s�not�unusual�to�work�for�at�least�two�weeks�without�a�day�off,�sometimes�without�a�night�off!
The National Union of Teachers believes that music isfundamental to the full and enriched education of ourchildren and young people.
Music has a powerful role to play in all our lives. We areproud of our long involvement with Music for Youth.
Christine Blower, General Secretary
‘‘’’
Music for all
Our aim: one union for all teachersNUT – the largest teachers’ union
www.teachers.org.ukFollow us on Twitter
http://twitter.com/NUTonline
Music for all
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he�Universities�of�London�
Symphony�Orchestra.�
How did you get into music and what are your memories
of learning music at school?
When�I�was�growing�up�my�parents�alw
ays�had�music�playing�
in�the�house.�I’m�not�sure�wha
t�drew�me�to�the�harp�but�I�
started�the�piano�and�viol
in�at�school�after�being�ins
pired�by�
my�older�sister.�It�wasn’t�unt
il�some�years�later�that�we�found
�
a�local�harp�teacher�by�ch
ance�and�it�all�started�from
�there!�
I�loved�my�music�lessons�at�school.�I�had
�some�very�inspiring�
teachers�who�got�us�playin
g�instruments�from�a�young�age.�
When�I�was�12�I�moved�to�the�P
urcell�School�of�Music�so�t
he�
way�in�which�music�was�mixed�into�my�schedule�co
mpletely�
changed�and�quickly�beca
me�my�main�focus.�
You currently study performance at the Royal College
of Music. How are you finding this experience so far?
I�absolutely�love�student�lif
e!�I�am�in�my�third�year�out�of�four�
at�the�RCM�and�can’t�belie
ve�how�quickly�it�has�gone
.��
I�have�a�fantastic�teacher,�D
aphne�Boden�who�I�am�extremely�
grateful�to�for�all�her�help,
�patience�and�inspiring�tea
ching.��
I�have�played�with�some�incredible�m
usicians�and�made�great�
friends.�I�would�recommend�music�college�t
o�all�who�love�
playing�and�performing.
is there anything that you have had to sacrifice for your
music?
There�are�always�going�to�
be�times�when�you�have�to�miss�
out�on�the�odd�thing�to�ge
t�that�extra�bit�of�practice
�done�
or�make�it�to�a�rehearsal.�I�woul
dn’t�consider�it�a�sacrifice�
though,�I�chose�to�follow�t
his�career�path�and�there�
is�so�
much�to�love�about�it.
what elements do you think go towards making a great
performance?
I�think�a�great�performance�has�to�b
e�something�that�moves�
you�in�one�way�or�another
.�As�long�as�the�performer�is�able�
to�convey�their�energy�and
�passion�for�the�music�in�their�
performance�then�it’s�great!
do you have any advice you could give to Music for Youth
performers about how they can improve their performances
and continue to develop as musicians?
When�it�comes�to�performing�there�can
�be�a�huge�amount�
of�pressure�placed�on�a�m
usician�to�get�it�‘perfect’.�R
ather�
than�thinking�about�how�m
any�notes�you�are�going�t
o�play�
right,�just�think�of�a�perform
ance�as�a�way�for�you�to�s
hare�
the�music�you�love�with�others.�
A�lot�of�it�is�about�experie
nce�
and�practice.�Getting�onto
�a�stage�in�front�of�a�large�
audience�
can�be�a�daunting�thing,�s
o�play�to�anyone�who�is�w
illing�to�
listen,�whether�that�is�family�or�friends,
�then�when�it�comes�to�
performing�it�for�lots�of�people�it�
suddenly�feels�much�less�
�of�a�challenge.
Could you offer one piece of advice that might help any
young musicians and composers navigate their way through
to a musical career?
Obviously�keep�up�the�pra
ctice,�but�respect�and�liste
n�to�the�
teachers�or�musicians�you�
get�to�play�with�and�meet.��
There�is�so�much�to�learn�f
rom�other�cultures,�generation
s�
and�nationalities.�Travel�as
�much�as�you�can�and�play�as
�many�
different�types�of�music�as�possib
le.
what is your favourite music venue and why?
I�love�the�intimacy�of�Wigmore�Hall�in�Lo
ndon.�Playing�there�
was�amazing�and�I�have�never�be
en�to�a�concert�there�that�
I�
didn’t�enjoy!�The�acoustic
s�are�wonderful,�I�really�ho
pe�I�will�
get�the�chance�to�play�ther
e�again.
if you could recommend one recording to a young musician,
what would it be?
Claudio�Abbado�conductin
g�the�Lucerne�Festival�Orc
hestra�
playing�Debussy’s�La�Mer�i
s�incredible.�There�is�a�DVD
�of�
it�and�it�is�amazing�to�watc
h.�In�complete�contrast,�I�love�
Bill�Withers�‘Ain’t�no�sunshine�w
hen�she’s�gone’�from�1971.�
Another�great�one�to�watc
h.
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Cecilia is in her third year of studies at the Royal College of Music and has
performed at a number of high profile venues including Birmingham Symphony
Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, Barbican, Southbank Centre and Wigmore Hall.
Q+A
Cecilia�has�been�principal�h
arpist�with�the�London�Sch
ools�
Symphony�Orchestra�(LSSO),�t
he�Royal�College�of�Music
�
(Junior�Department)�Symphony�Orche
stra�and�the�National�
Children’s�Orchestra�(NCO
).��She�pursued�her�second
ary�
education�at�the�Purcell�Sc
hool�of�Music�and�in�2008
�reached�
the�string�finals�of�the�BB
C�Young�Musician�of�the�Y
ear.
Cecilia�is�currently�principa
l�harp�with�the�Imperial�College
�
University�Orchestra�and�t
he�Universities�of�London�
Symphony�Orchestra.�
How did you get into music and what are your memories
of learning music at school?
When�I�was�growing�up�my�parents�alw
ays�had�music�playing�
in�the�house.�I’m�not�sure�wha
t�drew�me�to�the�harp�but�I�
started�the�piano�and�viol
in�at�school�after�being�ins
pired�by�
my�older�sister.�It�wasn’t�unt
il�some�years�later�that�we�found
�
a�local�harp�teacher�by�ch
ance�and�it�all�started�from
�there!�
I�loved�my�music�lessons�at�school.�I�had
�some�very�inspiring�
teachers�who�got�us�playin
g�instruments�from�a�young�age.�
When�I�was�12�I�moved�to�the�P
urcell�School�of�Music�so�t
he�
way�in�which�music�was�mixed�into�my�schedule�co
mpletely�
changed�and�quickly�beca
me�my�main�focus.�
You currently study performance at the Royal College
of Music. How are you finding this experience so far?
I�absolutely�love�student�lif
e!�I�am�in�my�third�year�out�of�four�
at�the�RCM�and�can’t�belie
ve�how�quickly�it�has�gone
.��
I�have�a�fantastic�teacher,�D
aphne�Boden�who�I�am�extremely�
grateful�to�for�all�her�help,
�patience�and�inspiring�tea
ching.��
I�have�played�with�some�incredible�m
usicians�and�made�great�
friends.�I�would�recommend�music�college�t
o�all�who�love�
playing�and�performing.
is there anything that you have had to sacrifice for your
music?
There�are�always�going�to�
be�times�when�you�have�to�miss�
out�on�the�odd�thing�to�ge
t�that�extra�bit�of�practice
�done�
or�make�it�to�a�rehearsal.�I�woul
dn’t�consider�it�a�sacrifice�
though,�I�chose�to�follow�t
his�career�path�and�there�
is�so�
much�to�love�about�it.
what elements do you think go towards making a great
performance?
I�think�a�great�performance�has�to�b
e�something�that�moves�
you�in�one�way�or�another
.�As�long�as�the�performer�is�able�
to�convey�their�energy�and
�passion�for�the�music�in�their�
performance�then�it’s�great!
do you have any advice you could give to Music for Youth
performers about how they can improve their performances
and continue to develop as musicians?
When�it�comes�to�performing�there�can
�be�a�huge�amount�
of�pressure�placed�on�a�m
usician�to�get�it�‘perfect’.�R
ather�
than�thinking�about�how�m
any�notes�you�are�going�t
o�play�
right,�just�think�of�a�perform
ance�as�a�way�for�you�to�s
hare�
the�music�you�love�with�others.�
A�lot�of�it�is�about�experie
nce�
and�practice.�Getting�onto
�a�stage�in�front�of�a�large�
audience�
can�be�a�daunting�thing,�s
o�play�to�anyone�who�is�w
illing�to�
listen,�whether�that�is�family�or�friends,
�then�when�it�comes�to�
performing�it�for�lots�of�people�it�
suddenly�feels�much�less�
�of�a�challenge.
Could you offer one piece of advice that might help any
young musicians and composers navigate their way through
to a musical career?
Obviously�keep�up�the�pra
ctice,�but�respect�and�liste
n�to�the�
teachers�or�musicians�you�
get�to�play�with�and�meet.��
There�is�so�much�to�learn�f
rom�other�cultures,�generation
s�
and�nationalities.�Travel�as
�much�as�you�can�and�play�as
�many�
different�types�of�music�as�possib
le.
what is your favourite music venue and why?
I�love�the�intimacy�of�Wigmore�Hall�in�Lo
ndon.�Playing�there�
was�amazing�and�I�have�never�be
en�to�a�concert�there�that�
I�
didn’t�enjoy!�The�acoustic
s�are�wonderful,�I�really�ho
pe�I�will�
get�the�chance�to�play�ther
e�again.
if you could recommend one recording to a young musician,
what would it be?
Claudio�Abbado�conductin
g�the�Lucerne�Festival�Orc
hestra�
playing�Debussy’s�La�Mer�i
s�incredible.�There�is�a�DVD
�of�
it�and�it�is�amazing�to�watc
h.�In�complete�contrast,�I�love�
Bill�Withers�‘Ain’t�no�sunshine�w
hen�she’s�gone’�from�1971.�
Another�great�one�to�watc
h.
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what made you first pick up an instrument and how old
were you?
The�very�first�instrument�I�picked�up�was
�the�recorder�
at�the�age�of�four.��From�the�recorder�I�prog
ressed�to�
singing,�which�I�thoroughly�enjoy.�At�M
iddle�School�I�then�
started�playing�the�saxophone,�which�I�
immediately�fell�in�
love�with.�Then�at�High�School�I�wanted
�to�take�on�a�real�
challenge,�and�really�push�myself�to�learn�an�inte
resting�yet�
challenging�instrument,�so�aged�15�I�sta
rted�to�learn�the�
oboe.�It�was�a�huge�challenge,�but�I�per
severed.��
After�a�few�months�of�sounding�like�a�duck�and�gettin
g�
frustrated�with�myself,�I�started�to�enjoy�the�sound�I�was�
making�and�received�a�lot�of�praise�from�my�teacher.
what attracted you to study at Birmingham Conservatoire?
I�was�unsure�where�I�wanted�to�go�after
�my�A-levels.��
My�sister�was�already�at�Trinity�College�
of�Music�in�London�
and�told�me�about�the�pros�and�cons�of�music�college.�
Under�her�guidance,�I�started�to�do�som
e�research�about��
the�different�courses�and�professors.�A�
few�names�caught�
my�eye,�and�I�contacted�Birmingham�Conservatoire�
and�asked�to�have�a�few�consultation�le
ssons�with�
their�professors.�Shortly�after�contactin
g�them�I�had�
a�consultation�lesson.�The�professor�wh
o�I�had�the�
consultation�with�was�lovely;�full�of�com
pliments�and�advice.�
When�I�visited�the�Conservatoire�and�saw
�the�Adrian�
Boult�Hall,�I�could�see�myself�performing�on�the�stage.�
The�professors�were�all�so�inspiring�and
�told�us�of�all�the�
famous�people�who�had�performed�in�the�hall.�From
�the�
consultation�classes�I’d�had�I�formed�a�strong�relation
ship�
with�the�professor�and�knew�I�wanted�h
er�to�teach�me�and�
help�me�improve.
what are your top tourist tips for anyone coming
to Birmingham for the first time?
Definitely�visit�Cadbury�World�(free�chocolate
!).��
The�Bullring�shopping�centre�is�definite
ly�worth�a�visit.�
Depending�on�what�time�of�year�you�visit�y
ou�may�catch��
the�food�festival�(9-16�June),�or�if�you�v
isit�at�Christmas�
time,�you’ll�catch�the�German�Market.�For�art�lo
vers�there�
are�art�galleries�and�for�music�lovers,�Birmingham�Town�
Hall,�and�Birmingham�Symphony�Hall�offer�great�concerts,�
housing�the�City�of�Birmingham�Symphony�Orchestra.
what’s been your favourite gig/concert to date
as an audience member?
My�favourite�gig,�has�to�be�watching�th
e�Royal�Marines�in�
concert.�The�principal�oboist�played�the
�solo�in�Gabriel’s�
Oboe�from�the�film�The�Mission,�directed�by�Roland�Joffé,�
starring�Robert�de�Niro�and�Jeremy�Irons.�Seeing�this�
concert�was�the�main�factor�that�led�me�to�carry�on�playin
g�
the�oboe�this�far!�
How has MFY played a part in your musical development?
MFY�has�played�a�huge�part�in�my�musical�development.�
It�has�changed�me�as�a�musician,�developed�my�aural�skills�
and�helped�me�to�take�on�constructive�feedback.�My�
first�
ever�performance�with�a�wind�quintet�was�at�MFY.�Th
is�gave�
me�a�leadership�role�and�a�chance�to�spea
k�up�in�public,�
announcing�who�we�were�and�what�we�
were�playing.�
what’s been your own most memorable performance
to date?
My�most�memorable�performance�to�date�has�to�be�playing�
Gabriel’s�Oboe�with�the�band�of�The�Bu
gles�and�Rifles.�The�
next�in�line�would�be�a�choir�performance�at�an�MFY�fest
ival�
with�Taunton’s�College�choir.�
if you could perform alongside any other musicians
who would they be?
I’d�love�to�perform�alongside�my�teacher�Jenni�Phillips��
and�alongside�the�principal�oboist�of�th
e�CBSO.�
what advice would you give to someone picking up an
instrument/starting to sing for the first time (however old
they may be)?
Make�sure�that�it’s�something�you�want�to�
do�-�make�sure�
it’s�your�own�goal!�Don’t�put�practise�off
�and�say�‘Oh�I’ll�do�
it�later!’.�Love�your�instrument�and�take�good�c
are�of�it�-��
they�are�very�expensive�things!�
what’s the last album you downloaded?
The�last�album�I�downloaded�was:�Bach�(CPE):�Oboe�
Concertos,�Oboe�Sonata;�Marcello�(A):�O
boe�Concerto.�
�I�downloaded�this�album�as�I�was�looking�for
�inspiration��
as�to�what�to�play�for�my�second�year�recita
l!
what are your plans for the future?
I�hope�to�be�principal�oboist�of�an�orch
estra.�I�would�also�
like�to�take�a�PGCE�as�teaching�is�something�I’m�very�
interested�in.�These�are�my�main�goals,�but�my�back-up�
dream�is�to�join�the�army�as�a�musician.�Joining�the�Royal�
Marines�would�be�a�dream�fulfilled,�but�the�sta
ndard�is�
extremely�high!
conservatoire.bcu.ac.uk
Kimberley Brett is a 19 year old undergraduate student on the BMus (Honours) course at Birmingham
Conservatoire, studying the oboe. From Carisbrooke, on the Isle of Wight, Kimberley’s life has been very
music orientated since a young age. By the age of 16 Kimberley was Grade 8 in saxophone, Grade 5 in
singing and piano and also Grade 6 in recorder.
Q+A
KIMBERLEY BRETT
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what made you first pick up an instrument and how old
were you?
The�very�first�instrument�I�picked�up�was
�the�recorder�
at�the�age�of�four.��From�the�recorder�I�prog
ressed�to�
singing,�which�I�thoroughly�enjoy.�At�M
iddle�School�I�then�
started�playing�the�saxophone,�which�I�
immediately�fell�in�
love�with.�Then�at�High�School�I�wanted
�to�take�on�a�real�
challenge,�and�really�push�myself�to�learn�an�inte
resting�yet�
challenging�instrument,�so�aged�15�I�sta
rted�to�learn�the�
oboe.�It�was�a�huge�challenge,�but�I�per
severed.��
After�a�few�months�of�sounding�like�a�duck�and�gettin
g�
frustrated�with�myself,�I�started�to�enjoy�the�sound�I�was�
making�and�received�a�lot�of�praise�from�my�teacher.
what attracted you to study at Birmingham Conservatoire?
I�was�unsure�where�I�wanted�to�go�after
�my�A-levels.��
My�sister�was�already�at�Trinity�College�
of�Music�in�London�
and�told�me�about�the�pros�and�cons�of�music�college.�
Under�her�guidance,�I�started�to�do�som
e�research�about��
the�different�courses�and�professors.�A�
few�names�caught�
my�eye,�and�I�contacted�Birmingham�Conservatoire�
and�asked�to�have�a�few�consultation�le
ssons�with�
their�professors.�Shortly�after�contactin
g�them�I�had�
a�consultation�lesson.�The�professor�wh
o�I�had�the�
consultation�with�was�lovely;�full�of�com
pliments�and�advice.�
When�I�visited�the�Conservatoire�and�saw
�the�Adrian�
Boult�Hall,�I�could�see�myself�performing�on�the�stage.�
The�professors�were�all�so�inspiring�and
�told�us�of�all�the�
famous�people�who�had�performed�in�the�hall.�From
�the�
consultation�classes�I’d�had�I�formed�a�strong�relation
ship�
with�the�professor�and�knew�I�wanted�h
er�to�teach�me�and�
help�me�improve.
what are your top tourist tips for anyone coming
to Birmingham for the first time?
Definitely�visit�Cadbury�World�(free�chocolate
!).��
The�Bullring�shopping�centre�is�definite
ly�worth�a�visit.�
Depending�on�what�time�of�year�you�visit�y
ou�may�catch��
the�food�festival�(9-16�June),�or�if�you�v
isit�at�Christmas�
time,�you’ll�catch�the�German�Market.�For�art�lo
vers�there�
are�art�galleries�and�for�music�lovers,�Birmingham�Town�
Hall,�and�Birmingham�Symphony�Hall�offer�great�concerts,�
housing�the�City�of�Birmingham�Symphony�Orchestra.
what’s been your favourite gig/concert to date
as an audience member?
My�favourite�gig,�has�to�be�watching�th
e�Royal�Marines�in�
concert.�The�principal�oboist�played�the
�solo�in�Gabriel’s�
Oboe�from�the�film�The�Mission,�directed�by�Roland�Joffé,�
starring�Robert�de�Niro�and�Jeremy�Irons.�Seeing�this�
concert�was�the�main�factor�that�led�me�to�carry�on�playin
g�
the�oboe�this�far!�
How has MFY played a part in your musical development?
MFY�has�played�a�huge�part�in�my�musical�development.�
It�has�changed�me�as�a�musician,�developed�my�aural�skills�
and�helped�me�to�take�on�constructive�feedback.�My�
first�
ever�performance�with�a�wind�quintet�was�at�MFY.�Th
is�gave�
me�a�leadership�role�and�a�chance�to�spea
k�up�in�public,�
announcing�who�we�were�and�what�we�
were�playing.�
what’s been your own most memorable performance
to date?
My�most�memorable�performance�to�date�has�to�be�playing�
Gabriel’s�Oboe�with�the�band�of�The�Bu
gles�and�Rifles.�The�
next�in�line�would�be�a�choir�performance�at�an�MFY�fest
ival�
with�Taunton’s�College�choir.�
if you could perform alongside any other musicians
who would they be?
I’d�love�to�perform�alongside�my�teacher�Jenni�Phillips��
and�alongside�the�principal�oboist�of�th
e�CBSO.�
what advice would you give to someone picking up an
instrument/starting to sing for the first time (however old
they may be)?
Make�sure�that�it’s�something�you�want�to�
do�-�make�sure�
it’s�your�own�goal!�Don’t�put�practise�off
�and�say�‘Oh�I’ll�do�
it�later!’.�Love�your�instrument�and�take�good�c
are�of�it�-��
they�are�very�expensive�things!�
what’s the last album you downloaded?
The�last�album�I�downloaded�was:�Bach�(CPE):�Oboe�
Concertos,�Oboe�Sonata;�Marcello�(A):�O
boe�Concerto.�
�I�downloaded�this�album�as�I�was�looking�for
�inspiration��
as�to�what�to�play�for�my�second�year�recita
l!
what are your plans for the future?
I�hope�to�be�principal�oboist�of�an�orch
estra.�I�would�also�
like�to�take�a�PGCE�as�teaching�is�something�I’m�very�
interested�in.�These�are�my�main�goals,�but�my�back-up�
dream�is�to�join�the�army�as�a�musician.�Joining�the�Royal�
Marines�would�be�a�dream�fulfilled,�but�the�sta
ndard�is�
extremely�high!
conservatoire.bcu.ac.uk
Kimberley Brett is a 19 year old undergraduate student on the BMus (Honours) course at Birmingham
Conservatoire, studying the oboe. From Carisbrooke, on the Isle of Wight, Kimberley’s life has been very
music orientated since a young age. By the age of 16 Kimberley was Grade 8 in saxophone, Grade 5 in
singing and piano and also Grade 6 in recorder.
Q+A
KIMBERLEY BRETT
Enthusiastic partnEr ofMusic for Youththe royal albert hall is proud to support many charities across the year and partner with Music for Youth to inspire the nation’s young musicians and encourage young people to be creative, enjoy and participate in the largest youth music festival. please support our education team to deliver music for the future.
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In�recent�seasons�Benjamin�has�performed�with�the�Shanghai�Opera�House�Orchestra,�Gunma�Symphony�Orchestra�(Japan),�St�Petersburg�Philharmonic,�Orchestre�National�de�Montpellier,�Teatro�Massimo�Palermo,�Orchestra�del�Teatro�Regio�Turin,�Russian�State�Symphony�Orchestra,�New�Russian�Symphony�Orchestra,�Orchestre�National�de�Lyon,�BBC�Scottish�Symphony�Orchestra,�BBC�National�Orchestra�of�Wales,�BBC�Philharmonic�Orchestra,�Orchestre�Chambre�de�Catalogne�and�the�Luxembourg�Philharmonic.�Immediate�plans�include�return�visits�to�orchestras�in�Japan,�France,�Russia,�Canada�and�USA,�combined�with�his�commitments�across�the�UK.what inspired you to get involved in music?Whilst�my�parents�had�different�vocations,�music�was�always�in�the�house.�I�suppose�the�epiphany�came�when�my�mum�took�me�to�see�Tchaikovsky’s�The�Nutcracker�in�London.�I�was�hooked�on�the�music,�the�theatre�of�live�performance�and�the�energy�and�emotion�in�it.How did you progress from playing music in your school band to becoming a professional conductor and composer?That�is�difficult�to�answer�simply�as�it�involves�a�mixture�of�dedication,�passion,�hard�work�and�a�small�dose�of�serendipity.�I�had�an�amazing�music�teacher�at�school�in�Bolton,�Chris�Wormald.�He�made�me�believe�that�I�could�do�what�I�wanted�as�long�as�I�worked�hard�enough.�That�was�a�good�place�to�start�and�it�has�carried�on�from�there.�I�have�always�tried�to�make�the�most�out�of�every�opportunity�too,�both�in�terms�of�learning�and�developing�new�opportunities,�even�if�you�have�to�get�them�going�yourself�to�start�with.As an alumni of MFY, can you tell us about your experiences of performing in MFY events?At�Smithills�School�in�Bolton,�where�I�studied�before�Chetham’s�Music�School�in�Manchester,�we�took�part�in�many�MFY�events.�I�always�remember�these�as�major�challenges�and�things�to�be�excited�and�proud�about.�I�am�sure�we�were�all�very�nervous,�being�on�the�main�stage�in�London�at�the�Royal�Albert�Hall�for�the�Schools�Prom,�but�all�of�us�loved�every�moment.�No�matter�what�any�of�us�have�gone�on�to�do,�having�that�opportunity�to�perform�on�these�platforms�was�a�great�thrill�that�cannot�be�taken�away.what did you find most valuable about taking part in MFY’s events?In�hindsight,�it�would�be�the�opportunity�the�festivals�presented�individually�and�collectively.�When�you�are�actually�taking�part,�the�wider�philosophy�is�perhaps�not�at�the�top�of�one’s�agenda.�Looking�back,�MFY�events�reward�your�hard�work,�make�you�realise�that�it�can�really�pay�off,�they�motivate�and�inspire.You have written and conducted for a wide range of musicians and ensembles. what attracts you to working with a broad spectrum of genres? In�short,�a�genuine�fascination�and�love�for�music�across�the�board.�As�long�as�it�is�honest�and�created�with�honesty�I’ll�listen�to�it�and,�invariably,�enjoy�it.�I�don’t�see�music�or�musicians�as�something�to�pigeon�hole.�Music�is�ultimately,�for�me,�about�people.�
what’s the most exciting project you’ve ever been involved in and why?Each�project�has�something�to�take�from�it�and�can�provide�many�memories�and�moments�of�discovery.�My�debut�in�Japan�as�a�conductor�last�year�was�pretty�unforgettable.�The�programme�included�Walton’s�Belshazzar’s�Feast.�A�huge,�terrifically�exciting�work�and�there�were�about�600�performers�and�singers�on�stage.�A�sound�and�a�buzz�that�I�will�never�forget.�Composition�wise,�perhaps�the�premiere�of�my�Tafahum�project�in�London.�It’s�an�Arabic�cross�genre�idea�with�a�Ney�(Arabic�flute)�soloist�as�the�other�director;�Syrian�born�Louai�Alhenawi.�We�performed�a�variety�of�works�and�arrangements�with�his�band�and�symphony�orchestra�including�my�Concerto�for�Ney�and�Orchestra�which��we�are�recording�next�year.�At�the�end�of�it�a�genuine�cross�cultural�audience�immediately�gave�us�a�standing�ovation.��A�moving�moment�after�such�a�tough�journey�to�get�the�concert�off�the�ground.what are you working on at the moment?Well,�as�I�write�I�am�in�Canada�at�a�festival�with�a�new�work�of�mine.�After�this�trip�I�have�various�commissions�to�finish�alongside�performances�of�Stravinksky’s�Petroushka.�After�that,��I�have�concerts�for�the�Festival�of�Britain,�my�debut�CD�to�finish�in�September,�many�orchestral�concerts�in�the�UK�and�France�plus�the�Thursford�show�to�prepare�and�perform�–�there�are�86�shows�in�one�season�for�this�show�alone�–�and�then�it’s�Christmas�for�a�break!You started your career off as a performer. what led you to take such a clear decision to become a composer and conductor?I�started�composing�before�I�could�read�music�properly�or�write�it�down.�I�would�play�at�the�piano�and�record�my�pieces�on�a�tape�player.�I�am�delighted�that�I�used�to�perform.�You�can�learn�an�enormous�amount�regarding�compositional�style�and�conducting�from�sitting�in�an�ensemble.�Ultimately�though,�I�have�always�known�that�I�wanted�to�conduct�and�compose.�Composers�write�the�stories�and�conductors�can�help�tell�them�–�as�long�as�they�let�the�musicians�help�tell�them�too!benjaminellin.com
BENJAMIN
ELLIN
Award winning British conductor and composer Benjamin Ellin is currently Music Director
of Thursford Productions, Principal Conductor of the Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra,
Music Director of Southbank Centre’s Soundbank Ensemble, President of Pembroke
Academy of Music, London and Music Director of Focus Opera.Q+A
• Awiderangeofindividuallessons,choirs,orchestrasandchambermusic
• SuccessfulGCSEandALevelMusicandMusicTechnologycourses
• StringTimecourseforages3–11
• Greatperformanceopportunities
A Saturday School for talented young musicians aged 3–19 based at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in Greenwich.
www.tr in i t y l aban . ac .uk /jun iortr in i t y
Whynotcometooneofourtermlyopendays?
Tobookyourplacecall020 8305 4326/[email protected]
2011
MusicalNationalConferenceTraining, development and critical debate for music teaching professionals
Fri 23rd, Sat 24th SeptemberYarnfi eld Park Conference Centre, Stone, Staffordshire ST15 0NL
Pathways
How to bookGo to www.name.org.uk and click on Conference 2011 for full programme, prices and details of how to book and pay online.
What does it cost?For day delegates; from £125 for membersand £175 for non-members.
Join NAME now to qualify for member rates.
Apply now for summer auditions.
The CBSO Children’s Chorus is anauditioned choir open to boys andgirls in school years 4–8. TheChorus performs regularly with theCBSO, as well as with many otherfamous choirs and orchestras. Italso provides its members with afantastic start to their musicallives, and opens their eyes to aworld of musical possibilities.
Do you enjoy singing? Get involved with the CBSO Youth Chorus or CBSO Children’s Chorus.
The CBSO receives funding from
91 years of enlightened support
Visit www.cbso.co.uk/choruses or email [email protected] to find out more.
The CBSO Youth Chorus is anauditioned choir open to girls inschool years 9–13, and is agroup of the best young femalesingers in the Midlands. TheChorus performs regularly withthe CBSO, as well as with otherprestigious orchestras andchoirs. An integral part of theCBSO family, this vibrant anddynamic choir offers itsmembers a great musicaleducation in a fun and friendlyenvironment.
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In�recent�seasons�Benjamin�has�performed�with�the�Shanghai�Opera�House�Orchestra,�Gunma�Symphony�Orchestra�(Japan),�St�Petersburg�Philharmonic,�Orchestre�National�de�Montpellier,�Teatro�Massimo�Palermo,�Orchestra�del�Teatro�Regio�Turin,�Russian�State�Symphony�Orchestra,�New�Russian�Symphony�Orchestra,�Orchestre�National�de�Lyon,�BBC�Scottish�Symphony�Orchestra,�BBC�National�Orchestra�of�Wales,�BBC�Philharmonic�Orchestra,�Orchestre�Chambre�de�Catalogne�and�the�Luxembourg�Philharmonic.�Immediate�plans�include�return�visits�to�orchestras�in�Japan,�France,�Russia,�Canada�and�USA,�combined�with�his�commitments�across�the�UK.what inspired you to get involved in music?Whilst�my�parents�had�different�vocations,�music�was�always�in�the�house.�I�suppose�the�epiphany�came�when�my�mum�took�me�to�see�Tchaikovsky’s�The�Nutcracker�in�London.�I�was�hooked�on�the�music,�the�theatre�of�live�performance�and�the�energy�and�emotion�in�it.How did you progress from playing music in your school band to becoming a professional conductor and composer?That�is�difficult�to�answer�simply�as�it�involves�a�mixture�of�dedication,�passion,�hard�work�and�a�small�dose�of�serendipity.�I�had�an�amazing�music�teacher�at�school�in�Bolton,�Chris�Wormald.�He�made�me�believe�that�I�could�do�what�I�wanted�as�long�as�I�worked�hard�enough.�That�was�a�good�place�to�start�and�it�has�carried�on�from�there.�I�have�always�tried�to�make�the�most�out�of�every�opportunity�too,�both�in�terms�of�learning�and�developing�new�opportunities,�even�if�you�have�to�get�them�going�yourself�to�start�with.As an alumni of MFY, can you tell us about your experiences of performing in MFY events?At�Smithills�School�in�Bolton,�where�I�studied�before�Chetham’s�Music�School�in�Manchester,�we�took�part�in�many�MFY�events.�I�always�remember�these�as�major�challenges�and�things�to�be�excited�and�proud�about.�I�am�sure�we�were�all�very�nervous,�being�on�the�main�stage�in�London�at�the�Royal�Albert�Hall�for�the�Schools�Prom,�but�all�of�us�loved�every�moment.�No�matter�what�any�of�us�have�gone�on�to�do,�having�that�opportunity�to�perform�on�these�platforms�was�a�great�thrill�that�cannot�be�taken�away.what did you find most valuable about taking part in MFY’s events?In�hindsight,�it�would�be�the�opportunity�the�festivals�presented�individually�and�collectively.�When�you�are�actually�taking�part,�the�wider�philosophy�is�perhaps�not�at�the�top�of�one’s�agenda.�Looking�back,�MFY�events�reward�your�hard�work,�make�you�realise�that�it�can�really�pay�off,�they�motivate�and�inspire.You have written and conducted for a wide range of musicians and ensembles. what attracts you to working with a broad spectrum of genres? In�short,�a�genuine�fascination�and�love�for�music�across�the�board.�As�long�as�it�is�honest�and�created�with�honesty�I’ll�listen�to�it�and,�invariably,�enjoy�it.�I�don’t�see�music�or�musicians�as�something�to�pigeon�hole.�Music�is�ultimately,�for�me,�about�people.�
what’s the most exciting project you’ve ever been involved in and why?Each�project�has�something�to�take�from�it�and�can�provide�many�memories�and�moments�of�discovery.�My�debut�in�Japan�as�a�conductor�last�year�was�pretty�unforgettable.�The�programme�included�Walton’s�Belshazzar’s�Feast.�A�huge,�terrifically�exciting�work�and�there�were�about�600�performers�and�singers�on�stage.�A�sound�and�a�buzz�that�I�will�never�forget.�Composition�wise,�perhaps�the�premiere�of�my�Tafahum�project�in�London.�It’s�an�Arabic�cross�genre�idea�with�a�Ney�(Arabic�flute)�soloist�as�the�other�director;�Syrian�born�Louai�Alhenawi.�We�performed�a�variety�of�works�and�arrangements�with�his�band�and�symphony�orchestra�including�my�Concerto�for�Ney�and�Orchestra�which��we�are�recording�next�year.�At�the�end�of�it�a�genuine�cross�cultural�audience�immediately�gave�us�a�standing�ovation.��A�moving�moment�after�such�a�tough�journey�to�get�the�concert�off�the�ground.what are you working on at the moment?Well,�as�I�write�I�am�in�Canada�at�a�festival�with�a�new�work�of�mine.�After�this�trip�I�have�various�commissions�to�finish�alongside�performances�of�Stravinksky’s�Petroushka.�After�that,��I�have�concerts�for�the�Festival�of�Britain,�my�debut�CD�to�finish�in�September,�many�orchestral�concerts�in�the�UK�and�France�plus�the�Thursford�show�to�prepare�and�perform�–�there�are�86�shows�in�one�season�for�this�show�alone�–�and�then�it’s�Christmas�for�a�break!You started your career off as a performer. what led you to take such a clear decision to become a composer and conductor?I�started�composing�before�I�could�read�music�properly�or�write�it�down.�I�would�play�at�the�piano�and�record�my�pieces�on�a�tape�player.�I�am�delighted�that�I�used�to�perform.�You�can�learn�an�enormous�amount�regarding�compositional�style�and�conducting�from�sitting�in�an�ensemble.�Ultimately�though,�I�have�always�known�that�I�wanted�to�conduct�and�compose.�Composers�write�the�stories�and�conductors�can�help�tell�them�–�as�long�as�they�let�the�musicians�help�tell�them�too!benjaminellin.com
BENJAMIN
ELLIN
Award winning British conductor and composer Benjamin Ellin is currently Music Director
of Thursford Productions, Principal Conductor of the Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra,
Music Director of Southbank Centre’s Soundbank Ensemble, President of Pembroke
Academy of Music, London and Music Director of Focus Opera.Q+A
• Awiderangeofindividuallessons,choirs,orchestrasandchambermusic
• SuccessfulGCSEandALevelMusicandMusicTechnologycourses
• StringTimecourseforages3–11
• Greatperformanceopportunities
A Saturday School for talented young musicians aged 3–19 based at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in Greenwich.
www.tr in i t y l aban . ac .uk /jun iortr in i t y
Whynotcometooneofourtermlyopendays?
Tobookyourplacecall020 8305 4326/[email protected]
2011
MusicalNationalConferenceTraining, development and critical debate for music teaching professionals
Fri 23rd, Sat 24th SeptemberYarnfi eld Park Conference Centre, Stone, Staffordshire ST15 0NL
Pathways
How to bookGo to www.name.org.uk and click on Conference 2011 for full programme, prices and details of how to book and pay online.
What does it cost?For day delegates; from £125 for membersand £175 for non-members.
Join NAME now to qualify for member rates.
Apply now for summer auditions.
The CBSO Children’s Chorus is anauditioned choir open to boys andgirls in school years 4–8. TheChorus performs regularly with theCBSO, as well as with many otherfamous choirs and orchestras. Italso provides its members with afantastic start to their musicallives, and opens their eyes to aworld of musical possibilities.
Do you enjoy singing? Get involved with the CBSO Youth Chorus or CBSO Children’s Chorus.
The CBSO receives funding from
91 years of enlightened support
Visit www.cbso.co.uk/choruses or email [email protected] to find out more.
The CBSO Youth Chorus is anauditioned choir open to girls inschool years 9–13, and is agroup of the best young femalesingers in the Midlands. TheChorus performs regularly withthe CBSO, as well as with otherprestigious orchestras andchoirs. An integral part of theCBSO family, this vibrant anddynamic choir offers itsmembers a great musicaleducation in a fun and friendlyenvironment.
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JOANNA LANGSTON
Q+A Joanna Langston was born blind and with quite severe learning difficulties
in 1984. The one thing that shone through was her love of music, listening
and performing.
The�Orpheus�Centre�is�a�perform
ing�arts�centre�for�young�disabled�adults
orp
he
us.
org
.uk
GRADED MUSIC EXAMS IN ROCK AND
POP MUSICRockschool grade exams are unique in being the original accreditedgraded music exam alternative to classical exams. Our grades have an element of free choice, which means you can play your favouritesong in the exam!
Graded Music Exams are available in:
Guitar Bass Drums
Vocals Piano Keyboards
Visit www.rockschool.co.uk for more informationRockschool grades are accredited by Ofqual.
Rockschool, the Rockschool logo and all other Rockschool product or service names are trademarks of Rockschool Ltd.© 2011 Rock School Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Europe’s No.1 Rock music exam board
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Jo�began�drumming�when�she
�was�12.�Whilst�attending�Dorton�Hou
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ve�Saunders,��
that�her�playing�became�more�structure
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owards�a�Rockschool�Leve
l�4�
Performance�Diploma.��
How did you first get into music and how old were you?
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as�a�toddler�and�I�used�to�d
rum�on�the�
radiator�and�anything�I�co
uld�find.�When�I�was�old�enough�my�parents�
bought�me�a�drum�kit�and�I�have�never�looke
d�back!�
what prompted you to take Rockschool Graded Music exams?
My�drum�teacher�advised�me�to�consider
�Rockschool�as�it�offered�
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out�to�Noam�
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miner,�who�was�fantastic.
what do you enjoy the most about studying Rockschool Grades?
I�entered�the�Rockschool�
system�at�Grade�8;�I�found�it�upli
fting�and�
it�suited�my�style�of�playing.��‘Whatever�Happ
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favourite�Rockschool�track
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drums,�I�must�have�played�it�a�million�times!
what’s been your favourite gig/concert to date, as an audience
member?
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The�Bootleg�Beatles,�I’ve�s
een�them�four�
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do you want music to be part of your future career and if so how?
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most memorable performance to date?
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who would they be?
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who’s your favourite band or musician and why?
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what’s the last track you bought/downloaded?
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each.
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JOANNA LANGSTON
Q+A Joanna Langston was born blind and with quite severe learning difficulties
in 1984. The one thing that shone through was her love of music, listening
and performing.
The�Orpheus�Centre�is�a�perform
ing�arts�centre�for�young�disabled�adults
orp
he
us.
org
.uk
GRADED MUSIC EXAMS IN ROCK AND
POP MUSICRockschool grade exams are unique in being the original accreditedgraded music exam alternative to classical exams. Our grades have an element of free choice, which means you can play your favouritesong in the exam!
Graded Music Exams are available in:
Guitar Bass Drums
Vocals Piano Keyboards
Visit www.rockschool.co.uk for more informationRockschool grades are accredited by Ofqual.
Rockschool, the Rockschool logo and all other Rockschool product or service names are trademarks of Rockschool Ltd.© 2011 Rock School Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Europe’s No.1 Rock music exam board
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enoaks�she�had�two�drum
�tutors�but��
it�wasn’t�until�she�started�
with�her�present�tutor,�Ste
ve�Saunders,��
that�her�playing�became�more�structure
d.
Jo�recently�achieved�a�dis
tinction�in�her�Rockschool
�Grade�8�drum�
Grade�Exam�and�is�currently�working�t
owards�a�Rockschool�Leve
l�4�
Performance�Diploma.��
How did you first get into music and how old were you?
I�first�started�music�when�I�w
as�a�toddler�and�I�used�to�d
rum�on�the�
radiator�and�anything�I�co
uld�find.�When�I�was�old�enough�my�parents�
bought�me�a�drum�kit�and�I�have�never�looke
d�back!�
what prompted you to take Rockschool Graded Music exams?
My�drum�teacher�advised�me�to�consider
�Rockschool�as�it�offered�
me�
the�freedom�to�play�and�develop�the�st
yles�of�music�I�love.�I�found�the�
exam�really�relaxed�and�a�grea
t�deal�of�praise�has�to�go�
out�to�Noam�
Lederman,�Rockschool’s�Chief�Exa
miner,�who�was�fantastic.
what do you enjoy the most about studying Rockschool Grades?
I�entered�the�Rockschool�
system�at�Grade�8;�I�found�it�upli
fting�and�
it�suited�my�style�of�playing.��‘Whatever�Happ
ened�to�Jazz’,�is�my�
favourite�Rockschool�track
,�I�love�playing�Jazz�and�sw
ing�parts�on�the�
drums,�I�must�have�played�it�a�million�times!
what’s been your favourite gig/concert to date, as an audience
member?
My�favourite�concert�was�
The�Bootleg�Beatles,�I’ve�s
een�them�four�
times�and�I�love�The�Beatles’�
music,�both�listening�and�pla
ying.
do you want music to be part of your future career and if so how?
Yes,�I�would�love�to�help�y
oung�people�enjoy�perfor
ming�and�writing�
songs,�both�singing�and�d
rumming.�At�the�Orpheus�Centr
e�we�have�
done�workshops�with�loca
l�schools.�I�am�also�working
�towards�the�
Rockschool�Level�4�Perfor
mance�Diploma�with�my�teacher�and
�hope�
to�take�the�exam�very�soon.�
do you get the opportunity to perform and if so what’s been your
most memorable performance to date?
Yes�I�perform�regularly�wit
h�the�Orpheus�Centre�in�G
odstone.��
I�have�performed�at�various
�venues�and�I�played�drum
s�at�the�Linbury�
Theatre,�Royal�Opera�Hou
se,�Covent�Garden�in�our�
band’s�version��
of�The�Tempest.
if you could perform alongside any other musicians (dead or alive)
who would they be?
As�I�love�The�Beatles�I�wo
uld�have�to�say�them!�I�would�also
�love�the�
chance�to�play�some�swing�jazz�
in�a�small�band.
who’s your favourite band or musician and why?
My�favorite�band�are�The�B
eatles.�As�for�musicians�there
�are�so�many.�
For�example�Buddy�Rich�and�Ringo
�Starr.�Buddy�Rich�for�his�b
ig�band�
and�jazz�drumming.�Patsy�Cli
ne�with�her�early�country�
style.�I�love�so�
many�styles�of�music�from�big�band,�jaz
z,�blues,�country,�folk,�rock
�
and�roll.�
what’s the last track you bought/downloaded?
Brenda�Lee�-�Just�out�of�R
each.
rockschool.co.uk
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As MFY prepares to develop its work in Scotland, David McDonald, Youth
Arts Manager at Creative Scotland gives us an insight into Creative
Scotland and his role there.
Q+A
what is Creative Scotland? Tell us about your role.
Creative�Scotland�is�the�national
�development�body��
for�the�arts,�screen�and�creative�
industries�in�Scotland.
Our�vision�is�that�Scotland�is�rec
ognised�as�a�leading�creative�
nation�–�one�that�attracts,�develo
ps�and�retains�talent,�where�
the�arts�and�the�creative�industr
ies�are�supported��
and�celebrated�and�their�econom
ic�contribution�fully�
captured,�a�nation�where�the�arts
�and�creativity�play�a�central�
part�in�the�lives,�education�and�w
ell-being�of�our�population.�
My�role�as�Youth�Arts�Manager�is
�all�about�investing�in�
Scotland’s�young�people�by�creat
ing�opportunities�for�them�
to�access�and�unlock�their�individ
ual�creativity.�I�currently�
run�two�national�programmes�on�behalf�of�t
he�Scottish�
Government:�the�Youth�Music�Initiative�an
d�Creative�Identities�
which�combined,�each�year�creates�£10.75�m
illion�of�high�
quality�music,�dance�and�film�participatory�ac
tivities�for�
young�people�who�would�not�no
rmally�have�the�chance�to�
take�part.�
Together with colleagues from various Scottish music
education initiatives, you came to the MFY Schools Prom
last november. what were your observations?
I’ve�wanted�to�come�to�a�Schools�P
rom�for�many�years�and�
last�year�I�came�down�with�some�of�Scotland’s�m
overs�and�
shakers�in�music�education.�We’d�all�been�to�th
e�Royal�Albert�
Hall�before�either�as�performers�or�members�of�the�audie
nce,�
so�we�knew�how�special�the�venu
e�was.�What�we�hadn’t�
prepared�ourselves�for�was�how
�amazing�the�evening�would�
turn�out�to�be.�There�were�times�when�the�atm
osphere�was�
truly�electric�and�I�could�feel�the�
hairs�on�my�arms�and�neck�
prickle.�It’s�on�occasions�such�as�
this�that�I’m�reminded�why��
I�love�my�job.�The�young�performers�were�magnificent.��
I�can’t�begin�to�imagine�the�excite
ment�they�must�have�felt�
from�performing�on�probably�the�most�famous�and�coveted
�
stage�in�the�world.�The�range�of�
styles�of�music�being�played�
was�totally�refreshing.�The�produ
ction�quality�provided�for�
the�young�performers�was�exceptio
nal.�It�was�a�celebration��
of�young�people,�for�young�peop
le�and�by�young�people.�
what is your vision for MFY’s work in Scotland? where will
we be in three years time?
I�think�it�would�be�reasonable�to�
say�that�both�MFY�and�
myself�share�the�same�vision�for�our�p
artnership�in�Scotland.�
We’ve�already�developed�a�fantast
ic�understanding�
and�shared�commitment�to�creating�m
ore�performance�
opportunities�for�Scotland’s�you
ng�people.�Music�educators�
in�Scotland�are�proud�of�what�we
’ve�achieved�with�our�young�
musicians�and�we�want�to�share�th
at�with�colleagues�across�
the�UK.�MFY�have�a�long-establis
hed�and�successful�model�of�
regional�festivals�that�can�be�rolled
�out�across�Scotland’s�regions.
Both�our�organisations�recognise
�and�respect�the�cultural�and�
infrastructural�differences�betwe
en�Scotland�and�England�and�
we’re�committed�to�establishing�an�annual�na
tional�Scotland�
showcase�event�with�invited�per
formers�from�England;��
a�growing�portfolio�of�festivals�ac
ross�Scotland’s�regions�and�
regular�performance�opportunities�at�the�Schools
�Proms.
It’d�be�great�if�the�three�year�inve
stment�that�Creative�
Scotland�has�committed�is�the�catal
yst�for�colleagues�both�
sides�of�the�border�to�continue�to
�invest�in�MFY�festivals�here�
in�Scotland.
At a time when Scotland is considering becoming more
autonomous, what do you think the advantages are of
young musicians from Scotland, england, wales and
northern ireland joining together?
Ever�since�people�began�to�make�music�and�travel�a
cross�
the�oceans�and�lands�of�the�wor
ld,�they�have�been�playing�
together.�Creativity�transcends�p
olitical,�cultural�and�
linguistic�barriers.�Music�itself�is�
a�great�equaliser�and�it’s��
a�language�that�resonates�with�p
eople�no�matter�what�their�
colour,�class�or�creed.
I’m�really�excited�about�the�prospec
t�of�Scotland’s�young�
people�learning�from,�and�sharing�the
ir�talents�with�their�
peers�from�across�all�corners�of�the�UK.�It’s
�so�easy�and�
immediate�nowadays�for�young�peop
le�to�quickly�link�up�
with�other�young�people�from�around�the�wor
ld�through��
a�range�of�social�media�platforms.�Young�people
�can�easily�
share�the�music�they�make�in�the�virtual�world�but�you�c
an’t�
replace�the�emotive�connection�you�get�from�a�live�music�
experience.�
The�MFY�Festival�Series�provides
�an�opportunity�for�young�
people�with�a�passion�and�talent�
for�music�making�to�come�
together,�learn�from�each�other,�play
�music�together,�form�
bonds�and�friendships�that�may�last�a�lifetime.�I’m�delighted�
that�over�the�next�few�years�Cre
ative�Scotland�is�opening��
a�window�of�opportunity�for�youn
g�people�across�Scotland�
to�take�part.
� creativescotland.com
Odyssey®
PREMIEREDesigned in association withMastercraftsmanPeter Pollard
www.jhs.co.ukWORLDWIDE TRADE DISTRIBUTORS: JOHN HORNBY SKEWES & CO. LTD., SALEM HOUSE, PARKINSON APPROACH, GARFORTH, LEEDS LS25 2HR, UK
Our extensive range of outfits includes: ‘C’ Flute, ‘C’ Curved Flute, Bb Clarinet, Bb Pocket Trumpet, Bb Trumpet, Bb Cornet, EbFlugel Horn, Bb Baby French Horn, Bb Tenor Trombone, Bb Straight Soprano Saxophone, Bb Curved Soprano Saxophone, Eb Alto Saxophone & Bb Tenor Saxophone.
“The best student instruments provide enjoyment and en-courage practice.The Odyssey range was developed using all my experienceand expertise with input from repairers, players and teachers, tocreate a high quality, feature rich range ideal for the student determined to be seriously progressive.”
For information on all of our educational products please visit our website.
INSTRUMENTSOrchestral Stringed
and accessories
‘The purpose of music is to inspire,to entertain, to lift the soul.’
Discernment comes with experience and aspiration.
The Antoni ‘Symphonique’ violin, with it’s luxurious timbers, finish and appointments sets it apart, making a clear statement of serious intent, marking the player out as one for whom
care, attention to detail, finesse, subtle nuances and beauty are all essential personal and musical attributes.
Provided with a superlative Brazilwood bow, also beautifully appointed, and protected by a professional and luxurious case, the ‘Symphonique’ will astonish the most accomplished player with it’s focused tone, beauty and breadth of ability.
As the player matures in capability, so too will the Symphonique, proving to be a worthy long term companion in a lifetime of fulfilling performances.
Perfect for the progressing student the Antoni ‘Premiere’ Series violin outfit features a carefully selected, highly figured solid carved maple back, close grain spruce top and select solid maple ribs.
With ebony fittings including heart-shaped pegs the ‘Pre-miere’ is finished in a traditional, high-gloss ‘moose nosebrown’ varnish, and supplied with an octagonal Brazilwoodbow.
The ‘Premiere’ is an ideal ‘step-up’ and is an instrument which will prove its worth in any environment.
The ‘Premiere’ will appeal to the eye, delight the ears and please the purse.
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£339.00rrp
£219.00rrp
from £79.99rrp
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It's a well known recipe - add lots of colour and a highfun factor into the equation and kids everywhere love to learn about music!
Coloured Music Scale System
Whacky Hand Bells also available
™
USA Made
Perfect for the new player, the Antoni ‘Debut’ Series features solid carved maple back table and ribs, a superb bow and many other attributes.
To ensure a superior sound, straight out of the case, the Antoni ‘Debut’ Series comes fitted with premium strings.
Antoni ‘Debut’ series is available in a range of sizes, in violin, cello and bass.
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As MFY prepares to develop its work in Scotland, David McDonald, Youth
Arts Manager at Creative Scotland gives us an insight into Creative
Scotland and his role there.
Q+A
what is Creative Scotland? Tell us about your role.
Creative�Scotland�is�the�national
�development�body��
for�the�arts,�screen�and�creative�
industries�in�Scotland.
Our�vision�is�that�Scotland�is�rec
ognised�as�a�leading�creative�
nation�–�one�that�attracts,�develo
ps�and�retains�talent,�where�
the�arts�and�the�creative�industr
ies�are�supported��
and�celebrated�and�their�econom
ic�contribution�fully�
captured,�a�nation�where�the�arts
�and�creativity�play�a�central�
part�in�the�lives,�education�and�w
ell-being�of�our�population.�
My�role�as�Youth�Arts�Manager�is
�all�about�investing�in�
Scotland’s�young�people�by�creat
ing�opportunities�for�them�
to�access�and�unlock�their�individ
ual�creativity.�I�currently�
run�two�national�programmes�on�behalf�of�t
he�Scottish�
Government:�the�Youth�Music�Initiative�an
d�Creative�Identities�
which�combined,�each�year�creates�£10.75�m
illion�of�high�
quality�music,�dance�and�film�participatory�ac
tivities�for�
young�people�who�would�not�no
rmally�have�the�chance�to�
take�part.�
Together with colleagues from various Scottish music
education initiatives, you came to the MFY Schools Prom
last november. what were your observations?
I’ve�wanted�to�come�to�a�Schools�P
rom�for�many�years�and�
last�year�I�came�down�with�some�of�Scotland’s�m
overs�and�
shakers�in�music�education.�We’d�all�been�to�th
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Hall�before�either�as�performers�or�members�of�the�audie
nce,�
so�we�knew�how�special�the�venu
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prepared�ourselves�for�was�how
�amazing�the�evening�would�
turn�out�to�be.�There�were�times�when�the�atm
osphere�was�
truly�electric�and�I�could�feel�the�
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prickle.�It’s�on�occasions�such�as�
this�that�I’m�reminded�why��
I�love�my�job.�The�young�performers�were�magnificent.��
I�can’t�begin�to�imagine�the�excite
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from�performing�on�probably�the�most�famous�and�coveted
�
stage�in�the�world.�The�range�of�
styles�of�music�being�played�
was�totally�refreshing.�The�produ
ction�quality�provided�for�
the�young�performers�was�exceptio
nal.�It�was�a�celebration��
of�young�people,�for�young�peop
le�and�by�young�people.�
what is your vision for MFY’s work in Scotland? where will
we be in three years time?
I�think�it�would�be�reasonable�to�
say�that�both�MFY�and�
myself�share�the�same�vision�for�our�p
artnership�in�Scotland.�
We’ve�already�developed�a�fantast
ic�understanding�
and�shared�commitment�to�creating�m
ore�performance�
opportunities�for�Scotland’s�you
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the�UK.�MFY�have�a�long-establis
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�out�across�Scotland’s�regions.
Both�our�organisations�recognise
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en�Scotland�and�England�and�
we’re�committed�to�establishing�an�annual�na
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showcase�event�with�invited�per
formers�from�England;��
a�growing�portfolio�of�festivals�ac
ross�Scotland’s�regions�and�
regular�performance�opportunities�at�the�Schools
�Proms.
It’d�be�great�if�the�three�year�inve
stment�that�Creative�
Scotland�has�committed�is�the�catal
yst�for�colleagues�both�
sides�of�the�border�to�continue�to
�invest�in�MFY�festivals�here�
in�Scotland.
At a time when Scotland is considering becoming more
autonomous, what do you think the advantages are of
young musicians from Scotland, england, wales and
northern ireland joining together?
Ever�since�people�began�to�make�music�and�travel�a
cross�
the�oceans�and�lands�of�the�wor
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together.�Creativity�transcends�p
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linguistic�barriers.�Music�itself�is�
a�great�equaliser�and�it’s��
a�language�that�resonates�with�p
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colour,�class�or�creed.
I’m�really�excited�about�the�prospec
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people�learning�from,�and�sharing�the
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peers�from�across�all�corners�of�the�UK.�It’s
�so�easy�and�
immediate�nowadays�for�young�peop
le�to�quickly�link�up�
with�other�young�people�from�around�the�wor
ld�through��
a�range�of�social�media�platforms.�Young�people
�can�easily�
share�the�music�they�make�in�the�virtual�world�but�you�c
an’t�
replace�the�emotive�connection�you�get�from�a�live�music�
experience.�
The�MFY�Festival�Series�provides
�an�opportunity�for�young�
people�with�a�passion�and�talent�
for�music�making�to�come�
together,�learn�from�each�other,�play
�music�together,�form�
bonds�and�friendships�that�may�last�a�lifetime.�I’m�delighted�
that�over�the�next�few�years�Cre
ative�Scotland�is�opening��
a�window�of�opportunity�for�youn
g�people�across�Scotland�
to�take�part.
� creativescotland.com
Odyssey®
PREMIEREDesigned in association withMastercraftsmanPeter Pollard
www.jhs.co.ukWORLDWIDE TRADE DISTRIBUTORS: JOHN HORNBY SKEWES & CO. LTD., SALEM HOUSE, PARKINSON APPROACH, GARFORTH, LEEDS LS25 2HR, UK
Our extensive range of outfits includes: ‘C’ Flute, ‘C’ Curved Flute, Bb Clarinet, Bb Pocket Trumpet, Bb Trumpet, Bb Cornet, EbFlugel Horn, Bb Baby French Horn, Bb Tenor Trombone, Bb Straight Soprano Saxophone, Bb Curved Soprano Saxophone, Eb Alto Saxophone & Bb Tenor Saxophone.
“The best student instruments provide enjoyment and en-courage practice.The Odyssey range was developed using all my experienceand expertise with input from repairers, players and teachers, tocreate a high quality, feature rich range ideal for the student determined to be seriously progressive.”
For information on all of our educational products please visit our website.
INSTRUMENTSOrchestral Stringed
and accessories
‘The purpose of music is to inspire,to entertain, to lift the soul.’
Discernment comes with experience and aspiration.
The Antoni ‘Symphonique’ violin, with it’s luxurious timbers, finish and appointments sets it apart, making a clear statement of serious intent, marking the player out as one for whom
care, attention to detail, finesse, subtle nuances and beauty are all essential personal and musical attributes.
Provided with a superlative Brazilwood bow, also beautifully appointed, and protected by a professional and luxurious case, the ‘Symphonique’ will astonish the most accomplished player with it’s focused tone, beauty and breadth of ability.
As the player matures in capability, so too will the Symphonique, proving to be a worthy long term companion in a lifetime of fulfilling performances.
Perfect for the progressing student the Antoni ‘Premiere’ Series violin outfit features a carefully selected, highly figured solid carved maple back, close grain spruce top and select solid maple ribs.
With ebony fittings including heart-shaped pegs the ‘Pre-miere’ is finished in a traditional, high-gloss ‘moose nosebrown’ varnish, and supplied with an octagonal Brazilwoodbow.
The ‘Premiere’ is an ideal ‘step-up’ and is an instrument which will prove its worth in any environment.
The ‘Premiere’ will appeal to the eye, delight the ears and please the purse.
cÜxÅ|xÜx
W xuâà
£339.00rrp
£219.00rrp
from £79.99rrp
Antoni
fçÅÑ{ÉÇ|Öâx
It's a well known recipe - add lots of colour and a highfun factor into the equation and kids everywhere love to learn about music!
Coloured Music Scale System
Whacky Hand Bells also available
™
USA Made
Perfect for the new player, the Antoni ‘Debut’ Series features solid carved maple back table and ribs, a superb bow and many other attributes.
To ensure a superior sound, straight out of the case, the Antoni ‘Debut’ Series comes fitted with premium strings.
Antoni ‘Debut’ series is available in a range of sizes, in violin, cello and bass.
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MONDAY4 JULYINFANTS& JUNIORS
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INFANTS & JUNIORS SYMPHONY HALL 10:45-19:20PReSenTeR Michelle Holloway
MuSiC MenToRS
Jane Sebba
if you hadn’t chosen a career in music, what would you have done? �I�would�be�a�travel�journalist,�although�wherever�I�travelled�to,�I’d�go�to�hear�some�local�music�being�performed,�as�that’s�part�of�the�joy�of�travelling.
during your own studies, who inspired you? �Sharing�a�house�with�a�musician�called�Jeremy�Sams�changed�my�musical�path.��He�introduced�me�to�the�art�of�improvisation�and�showed�me�how�easy�it�is�to�compose;�and�he�gave�me�one�lesson�on�his�piano�accordion�and�then�I�was�off,�playing�the�most�sociable�instrument�of�all.
Sarah watts
what are the cells that make up your musical dnA?�My�mother�was�a�jazz�pianist�and�played��in�dance�bands�during�the�war.��She�encouraged�me�to�improvise�from�the�age�of�about�three.�My�father�played�the�violin�(quite�badly)�but�he�was�an�excellent�cartoonist.
what was the last recording you bought or downloaded?��The�Robert�Farnon�harmonica�concerto.
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? �Something�that�pulls�you�in,�takes�you�somewhere�else�and�makes�you�want�to��join�in!
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Sam dunkley
during your own studies, who inspired you?�Hugh�Nankivell�was�a�community�musician�who�did�some�lecturing�at�Huddersfield�Uni�whilst�I�was�there.�Although�I�now�work�as�a�community�musician�I�didn’t�ever�have�any�formal�training�in�this�area�but�I�did�get�involved�in�as�many�of�his�community�groups�and�projects�as�I�could�–�I�prefer�to�learn�by�doing.
what’s been your most memorable musical experience?�Conducting�the�East�Riding�of�Yorkshire�Massed�Choir�at�the�MFY�Schools�Prom�in�2008.�It�was�a�fantastic�opportunity�for�everyone�involved�–�4,000�audience�members,�500�young�people,�50�teachers,�15�dancers,�10�instrumentalists�and�me!��
Andy Grappy
what was the last concert you went to? I�went�to�see�Beyoncé�at�Glastonbury�and�before�that�it�was�my�daughter’s�school�concert.�She�plays�the�cello�and�the�concert�featured�lots�of�grade�one�pieces.�It�was�thrilling�as�a�parent�to�see�so�much�progress�in�such�a�short�time.�Both�concerts�were�full�of�energy,�fun�and�creativity.�I’m�also�thinking�I’d�like�to�play�the�cello!
what’s been your most memorable musical experience?�My�most�memorable�musical�experience�to�date�was�my�first�concert�with�the�London�Symphony�Orchestra,�probably�the�first�time�I�really�believed�I�could�have�a�career�as��a�player.
There are lots of changes going on in the world of music education. what is your vision of the future? A�world�in�which�music-making�is�part�of�our�everyday,�where�music�is�valued�and�shared�by�everyone�and�is�used�to�communicate,�educate�and�stimulate.
what’s the best advice anyone ever gave you?�Enjoy�what�you�do,�listen,�contribute,��be�aware�and�keep�learning.
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Pro Corda Symphony�Hall�
PlAY Symphony�Hall
Pop4Schools helped us gain positive feedback from our OFSTED report, of which we were deemed ‘Outstanding’.
The Pop4Schools programme will help you teach captivating, fun-filled lessons.
Unlock your pupils’ potential as they have fun creating music
and role playing industry jobs, whilst learning key curriculum
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WWW.POP4SCHOOLS.COM
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Hillcross Primary School
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24 | NATIONAL FESTIVAL 2011 NATIONAL FESTIVAL 2011 | 25
MONDAY4 JULYINFANTS& JUNIORS
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INFANTS & JUNIORS SYMPHONY HALL 10:45-19:20PReSenTeR Michelle Holloway
MuSiC MenToRS
Jane Sebba
if you hadn’t chosen a career in music, what would you have done? �I�would�be�a�travel�journalist,�although�wherever�I�travelled�to,�I’d�go�to�hear�some�local�music�being�performed,�as�that’s�part�of�the�joy�of�travelling.
during your own studies, who inspired you? �Sharing�a�house�with�a�musician�called�Jeremy�Sams�changed�my�musical�path.��He�introduced�me�to�the�art�of�improvisation�and�showed�me�how�easy�it�is�to�compose;�and�he�gave�me�one�lesson�on�his�piano�accordion�and�then�I�was�off,�playing�the�most�sociable�instrument�of�all.
Sarah watts
what are the cells that make up your musical dnA?�My�mother�was�a�jazz�pianist�and�played��in�dance�bands�during�the�war.��She�encouraged�me�to�improvise�from�the�age�of�about�three.�My�father�played�the�violin�(quite�badly)�but�he�was�an�excellent�cartoonist.
what was the last recording you bought or downloaded?��The�Robert�Farnon�harmonica�concerto.
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? �Something�that�pulls�you�in,�takes�you�somewhere�else�and�makes�you�want�to��join�in!
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Alice�was�a�delightful�person�whose�musical�talent�shone�through�her�violin�playing.�She�was�a�very�popular�leader�of�the�Northamptonshire�County�Junior�Orchestra�and�her�smile�used�to�light�up�rehearsals.
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INFANTS & JUNIORS ADRIAN BOULT HALL 11:00-19:20PReSenTeR Rob Farrer
MuSiC MenToRS
Sam dunkley
during your own studies, who inspired you?�Hugh�Nankivell�was�a�community�musician�who�did�some�lecturing�at�Huddersfield�Uni�whilst�I�was�there.�Although�I�now�work�as�a�community�musician�I�didn’t�ever�have�any�formal�training�in�this�area�but�I�did�get�involved�in�as�many�of�his�community�groups�and�projects�as�I�could�–�I�prefer�to�learn�by�doing.
what’s been your most memorable musical experience?�Conducting�the�East�Riding�of�Yorkshire�Massed�Choir�at�the�MFY�Schools�Prom�in�2008.�It�was�a�fantastic�opportunity�for�everyone�involved�–�4,000�audience�members,�500�young�people,�50�teachers,�15�dancers,�10�instrumentalists�and�me!��
Andy Grappy
what was the last concert you went to? I�went�to�see�Beyoncé�at�Glastonbury�and�before�that�it�was�my�daughter’s�school�concert.�She�plays�the�cello�and�the�concert�featured�lots�of�grade�one�pieces.�It�was�thrilling�as�a�parent�to�see�so�much�progress�in�such�a�short�time.�Both�concerts�were�full�of�energy,�fun�and�creativity.�I’m�also�thinking�I’d�like�to�play�the�cello!
what’s been your most memorable musical experience?�My�most�memorable�musical�experience�to�date�was�my�first�concert�with�the�London�Symphony�Orchestra,�probably�the�first�time�I�really�believed�I�could�have�a�career�as��a�player.
There are lots of changes going on in the world of music education. what is your vision of the future? A�world�in�which�music-making�is�part�of�our�everyday,�where�music�is�valued�and�shared�by�everyone�and�is�used�to�communicate,�educate�and�stimulate.
what’s the best advice anyone ever gave you?�Enjoy�what�you�do,�listen,�contribute,��be�aware�and�keep�learning.
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STudenT CoMPoSiTion AwARdS SPonSoRed BY
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WORKSHOPS national Children’s orchestra Birmingham�Conservatoire�
Pro Corda Symphony�Hall�
PlAY Symphony�Hall
Pop4Schools helped us gain positive feedback from our OFSTED report, of which we were deemed ‘Outstanding’.
The Pop4Schools programme will help you teach captivating, fun-filled lessons.
Unlock your pupils’ potential as they have fun creating music
and role playing industry jobs, whilst learning key curriculum
subjects and skills along the way.
WWW.POP4SCHOOLS.COM
TEACH
Access an inspiring library of 50+ lesson plans written by teachers covering all our resources and curriculum subjects.
LEARN
Discover our specifically created range of 70 films on the pop world to fascinate, inspire and educate your class.
CREATE
Join now to unlock all the resources you need to facilitate writing and recording your own pop song.
Hillcross Primary School
For more information contact us direct via [email protected] or visit pop4schools.com where you can register to download free sample resources.
FREE DOWNLOADS
POP4SCHOOLS.COM AN ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE THAT TEACHES THE CURRICULUM THROUGH THE STIMULUS OF POP MUSIC.
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE SAMPLE RESOURCES AT POP4SCHOOLS.COM
FREE DOWNLOADS
HEAR SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE SONGS AT POP4SCHOOLS.COM
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JUSTTEXT GIVING�
TEXT MFYD40 £2/£5/£10 To 70070 �MAKE A DIFFEREncEToDAy!�
24 | NATIONAL FESTIVAL 2011 NATIONAL FESTIVAL 2011 | 25
* Student�Composititon
MONDAY 4 JULYINFANTS & JUNIORSSYMPHONY HALL10:45–19:20
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10:45 �
THE CO-OPERATIVE JUNIOR WIND BAND Crewe, Cheshire Age 7-13
Musical director �Emma�Clark Band Manager Jackie�Davies
Fanfare for an occasion Alan�Fernie�Festival March Nick�Mills�Yellow Bird arr�Alan�Fernie�Mystery Mansion David�Bellwood�JF Rock Liz�Hawke�Tequila! arr Alan Fernie
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LECKHAMPTON SCHOOL INFANT CHOIR Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Age 5-7
Conductor �Janet�Crompton
don’t Touch Me, i’m a Hedgehog! Helen�Wright�The dolphin Song Rebecca�Lawrence�i am the light Thomas�Hewitt-Jones�wannabe Sue�Nicholls
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LLANDAFF CITY PRIMARY SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Cardiff, South Glamorgan Age 7-11
Conductor Matthew�Hardy
Man in the Mirror Ballard,�Garrett�Ar Hyd Y nos (All through the night) Trad Star wars John�Williams�All arr M Hardy
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THE DRAGON SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR & ORCHESTRA Oxford, Oxfordshire Age 9-13
Musical director Gerald�Hopkin�Conductor Liz�Van�Tromp
Hallelujah Chorus Handel�Gloria Vivaldi
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SILKSTONE COMMON JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Barnsley, South Yorkshire Age 7-11
Conductor Kathryn�Smith
Russian Rumpus Helen�Butterworth�laura’s lullaby Helen�Butterworth�Stamping Song Helen�Butterworth�Cossacks Katherine�&�Hugh�Colledge�arr K Smith
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BLACKPOOL YOUTH BAND Blackpool, Lancashire Age 9-14
Musical director Brent�Warren�Music Advisor Andrew�White
let me entertain you Robbie�Williams�arr Cameron Mabon She’s the one Robbie�Williams�arr Cameron Mabon The eye of the Tiger James�Peterik,�Frank�Sullivan�arr Cameron Mabon Crimebusters (The Sweeney & Hawaii Five-o) Harry�South,�Morton�Stevens�arr Rom Stanko
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THE WALTON OAK JUNIOR CHOIR Walton-on-Thames, Surrey Age 7-11
Musical director M�Harte�Accompanist Shane�Thomas�(Year�6)
Angels don’t die* Shane�Thomas�Steam Train Lin�Marsh
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THE ABBEY SCHOOL LOWER JUNIOR CHOIR Reading, Berkshire Age 7-9
Head of Music/Musical director Ruth�Adams�Accompanist Sacha�Heard
Paddy on the Railway English/Irish�Butterfly Catherine�&�Alan�Simmons�isodora Vo�Fletcher�do-Re-Mi Rodgers,�Hammerstein
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SUSSEx ROAD JUNIOR CHOIR Tonbridge, Kent Age 7-11
Musical director Kate�Le�Page�
lady dressed in white Linda�Marsh��Rhythm of life Cy�Coleman��arr Richard Barnes
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FEEDBACK13:00– 13:25�
LUNCH1 HOUR�
ST ANDREW’S SCHOOL CHOIR Streatham, London Age 7-11
Musical director Francesca�Mosconi
Five eyes C�Armstrong�Gibbs�Macavity, the Mystery Cat Lloyd�Webber�arr N Hare Cat and Mouse Games M�Abbs
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY JUNIOR STRINGS�Northamptonshire�Age 8-11
Conductors Jane�Hargrave,��Carly�Sephton
Conquistador Deborah�Baker�Monday�Gaelic Air & dance Trad arr D Baker Monday
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NETHER GREEN JUNIOR SCHOOL ORCHESTRASheffield, South Yorkshire�Age 8-11
Musical director/Conductor Tom�Heritage�Assistant directors Kathryn�Winson,�Emma�Price
Jamaican Farewell Trad�Jamaican��Aladdin Menken,�Ashman,�Rice�All arr Jan Van Der Goot
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SMITHY BRIDGE BRASS BAND�Rochdale, Lancashire Age 7-11
Conductor Lee�Rigg
everybody arr C Barnes Concert overture arr Francis Clifford Colonel Bogey Kenneth�Allford�Scooby doo arr Cameron Mabon Snake, Rattle ‘n’ Roll arr Keith Starachan
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KMS COLNE VALLEY JUNIOR STRINGS Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age 6-11
Musical director Ralph�Barker
Blues & Things for Strings i String Street Stomp ii looking for Hidden Treasure iii Big Sounds Best iv Half Term Blues Ralph�Barker
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ST ELPHEGE’S SCHOOL INFANT CHOIR Wallington, Surrey Age 4-7
Musical director Frances�Hawkes
Assistant Musical director Vida�Quansah�Singing Playground arr Ledgard, S Vango, U Weber
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STUDLEY GREEN SINGERS�Trowbridge, Wiltshire Age 4-11
Musical director Heather�Adcock�Assistant director/Accompanist Lesley�Prendergast
Hear the wind Emily�Crocker�i Hear the Band Sue�Nicholls�where is the love? Black�Eyed�Peas�arr Lesley Prendergast
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TLA YEAR 7 STEELBAND Littlehampton, West Sussex Age 11-12
Musical director Lee�Nelson
Billionaire Travie�McCoy�Hallelujah Leonard�Cohen�dynamite Taio�Cruz�All arr Lee Nelson
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FEEDBACK16:20– 16:45�
BREAK10 MINS�
ST JOSEPH’S CHOIR & ORCHESTRA�Oxford, Oxfordshire Age�8-11
director Edwina�Vernon��Conductor Caroline�Hobbs-Smith�
look at the world John�Rutter��Mama Mia Ulvaeus,�Andersson��All arr Caroline Hobbs-Smith
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ROCHDALE JUNIOR BRASS BAND Rochdale, Greater Manchester�Age�7-13
Musical director Hayley�Walsh�Band Co-ordinator Julie�Morris
Highland Cathedral�Foolin About�Tijuana Taxi�A Team
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WM & AC TOP BRASS TEENIES�Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Age�9-13
Musical director Ruth�Allen�Choreography & Staging Sarah�Wise
vive la France! Can-Can Offenbach�arr Gary Young French Folk Song Trad�arr Mike Frederick Barcarolle Offenbach�arr Ruth Allen Frere Jacques Swings Adrian�Biddulph�Theme from 1812 overture Tchaikovsky�arr John Higgins
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WITHYCOMBE STOMP Exmouth, Devon Age�10-11�Musical director Gill�Chalkley
Skeletones* Withycombe�Stomp�arr Gill Chalkley
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COMBINED AREA ACADEMY JUNIOR STRINGS Cambridgeshire Age�8-11�Conductor Neil�Browne
wexford Circle Elliot�Del�Borgo�Shoe Symphony John�Caponegro��
CROMPTON HOUSE SCHOOL JUNIOR ORCHESTRA�Shaw, Greater Manchester Age�10-13
Conductor Jane�Brammall
String Street Stomp Ralph�Barker�March of the Mouse Battalion�Carrie�Lane�Gruselle�Rhythm ‘n’ Blues Soon�Hee�Newbold
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ST MARY’S RC PRIMARY SCHOOL�Clapham, London Age�9-11
Music Co-ordinator Julie�McCann�Accompanist Tamara�Vasylenko
william Tell overture Rossini�arr David R Bellwood Chinese dragon dance* St�Mary’s�School�Orchestra��The lord is my Shepherd H�Goodall�Ain’t no Mountain High enough�V�Simpson,�N�Ashford
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ST JAMES C OF E BRASS BAND�Rochdale, Lancashire Age�7-11
Conductor Gwen�Smith�Zoo Ball Keith�Strachan
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FEEDBACK18:55– 19:20�
* Student�Composititon
MONDAY 4 JULYINFANTS & JUNIORSADRIAN BOULT HALL 11:00–19:20
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11:00 �
SPRATTON HALL SCHOOL JAZZ BAND Northampton, Northamptonshire Age�9-13
Musical director Nicola�Morrell
woodchopper's Ball Joe�Bishop,�Woody�Herman�louie, louie Richard�Berry�All arr Michael Sweeney
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HARMONIA YOUTH SINGERS Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Age�6-11
director Kirsty�Body
double Talk Nancy�Telfer�engine, engine Trad�American�arr Jo McNally California dreamin' John�Phillips�arr Milt Rogers Furrem be me Heen Trad�Gaelic
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"STRINGS & THINGS" Daventry, Northamptonshire Age�6-10
director/instrumental Teacher Jane�Hargrave
Thing-a-mi-Jig Franks,�Pring�uncle Sam Hilary�Burgonyne�Siesta Hilary�Burgonyne�Toodle Pip Edward�Huw�Jones�Tango Hilary�Burgonyne�Patricks Reel Trad��
MANORSIDE SAMBA BAND Finchley, London Age�8-11
Musical director Hannah�Malhotra
Batida do Coracao
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UKE 'N' PLAY King's Lynn, Norfolk Age�9-11
Musical director Jessica�Berners�Assistant director Brian�Eade
Sing a Rainbow Arthur�Hamilton�arr J Berners, B Eade Caribbean Rhythm Round Duckett,�Price�arr J Berners ukulele Ceilidh - Mairi's wedding Trad�arr J Berners, B Eade
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TRINITY SAMBA BAND Taunton, Somerset Age�9-12
Headteacher Nigel�Bright
Samba Rock* Trinity�Samba�Band�Samba Trinity* Trinity�Samba�Band�Samba Funk* Trinity�Samba�Band
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PIPSqUEAKS�London Age�8-11
Conductor Fred�Greenhill�Assistant Conductor Freda�Greenhill
Gospel Rock Jock�McKenzie�Men of Harlech Trad�Welsh��arr Greenhill Ground Bass Jock�McKenzie�Catch a Falling Star Vance,�Pockiss�Trumpet voluntary Jeremiah�Clarke�arr Clarke
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ST JOHN'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY ORCHESTRA Trowbridge, Wiltshire Age�7-11
Conductor Linda�Fuller
The Pink Panther Henry�Mancini�arr Linda Fuller in the Mood Joe�Garland
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FEEDBACK 13:00-13:25�
LUNCH 1 HOUR �
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THE BIG BANG AFRICAN DRUMMERS Sheffield, South Yorkshire Age�8-12
director Bert�Rogers
king kong Trad�African�arr Heald, Rogers kaki lambe Trad�African�arr Rogers Sinta Trad�African�arr Rogers Horse! Trad�African�arr Rogers, Students
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MALTMAN'S BELLES Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Age�9-11
Conductor Vienna�Guy
St Anthony Chorale Haydn�The Man on the Flying Trapeze G�Leybourne�All arr S Berry, J Valey
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TRIFLE WITH CHILDREN 2 Exmouth, Devon Age�9-10
Musical director Gill�Chalkley
From Spring to winter* Trifle�with�Children�2�arr Gill Chalkley
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HULL TRAINING PERCUSSION GROUP Hull, East Yorkshire Age�8-13
Conductor Jayne�Hunt
Sword Fight J�Hunt�Stick to it J�Hunt
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WEST LYNN COUNT US IN! King's Lynn, Norfolk Age�5-7
Musical director Jessica�Berners�Assistant director Julie�Lister
i like to be in America Bernstein�Jazzamatazz Sarah�Watts�Got the e B G B's Sarah�Watts�Senwa dedende Trad�All arr J Berners, J Lister
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BUCKINGHAM ALLSTARS Hull, East Yorkshire Age�9-11
Percussion Tutor Tom�Lawrence
City/Cat/Balloon* Buckingham�All�Stars�
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MOORFIELD SWING BAND Ilkley, West Yorkshire Age�8-10
director of Music Lynsey�Clark
Swing low/when the Saints�Anon�Swinging Brown Jug Anon�Groovy Blues L�Clark�All arr L Clark
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ST JOSEPH'S MIDDLESBROUGH TAIKO GROUP Middlesbrough, Teesside Age�8-9
Musical director Phil�McFarlane�Assistant director Miss�Murray
douYou daiko Phil�McFarlane�Matsuri Phil�McFarlane
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ST JAMES RECORDER GROUP Rochdale, Lancashire Age�9-11
Jester Gwen�Smith
See the Conquering Hero Comes Handel�Ronde Susato�Greensleeves Henry�VIII�Pastime with Good Company Henry�VIII
�
FEEDBACK�
16:35-17:00�
BREAK�
10 MINS �
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ST ELPHEGE'S STRINGS Wallington, Surrey Age�9-10
Music Co-ordinator Gwen�Russell�wider opportunities Teachers Phil�Aslangul,��Carole�Wileman
Airplane Thomas�Gregory�Sailing Home Thomas�Gregory�Hokey Cokey Trad�Boogie Bass David�Brooker
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LINTHWAITE TAIKO GROUP Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�10-11
Shimubyashi Trad�Baatchi Ha* Linthwaite�Taiko�Group�Stick Stax* Linthwaite�Taiko�Group
�
ST MARY'S TUDOR MINSTRELS Whitstable, Kent Age�10-11
director Deborah�Porro
la Morisque Susato�Ah Robin, Gentle Robin William�Cornish�now is the Month of Maying Thomas�Morely�Galliard Anthony�Holborne
�
LUTLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL YEAR 3 CHOIR Halesowen, West Midlands Age�7-8
Music Co-ordinator/Year 3 Class Teacher Margaret�Jones
Bassez down Trad�Caribbean�Calypso�i love the Flowers Trad�latin lingo Jan�Faulkner�Roller Ghoster Alan�Simmons
�
DULWICH PREP BIG BAND Dulwich, London Age�11-13
Musical director Kevin�Street
Moondance�Van�Morrison�arr C Charman li'l darlin' Neal�Hefti�arr J Novak Jazz Police Gordon�Goodwin�arr Mike Lewis
�
ST ANDREW'S BRASS ENSEMBLE Oxford, Oxfordshire Age�9-11
Conductor Mark�Prowen
James Bond Monty�Norman�Tinga layo Trad�West�Indian�Song�The lion Sleeps Tonight Renewed�by�Weiss,��Peretti,�Creatore�excerpt from william Tell overture Rossini�All arr Mark Prowen
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ROCHDALE JUNIOR BIG BAND Rochdale, Lancashire Age�9-13
Co-ordinator Peter�Reynoldson�Musical director Ian�Nelson
Gonna Fly now Bill�Conti�Sentimental Journey Bud�Green�Proud Mary John�Fogerty
�
FEEDBACK 18:55-19:20�
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* Student�Composititon
MONDAY 4 JULYINFANTS & JUNIORSSYMPHONY HALL10:45–19:20
�
10:45 �
THE CO-OPERATIVE JUNIOR WIND BAND Crewe, Cheshire Age 7-13
Musical director �Emma�Clark Band Manager Jackie�Davies
Fanfare for an occasion Alan�Fernie�Festival March Nick�Mills�Yellow Bird arr�Alan�Fernie�Mystery Mansion David�Bellwood�JF Rock Liz�Hawke�Tequila! arr Alan Fernie
�
LECKHAMPTON SCHOOL INFANT CHOIR Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Age 5-7
Conductor �Janet�Crompton
don’t Touch Me, i’m a Hedgehog! Helen�Wright�The dolphin Song Rebecca�Lawrence�i am the light Thomas�Hewitt-Jones�wannabe Sue�Nicholls
�
LLANDAFF CITY PRIMARY SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Cardiff, South Glamorgan Age 7-11
Conductor Matthew�Hardy
Man in the Mirror Ballard,�Garrett�Ar Hyd Y nos (All through the night) Trad Star wars John�Williams�All arr M Hardy
�
THE DRAGON SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR & ORCHESTRA Oxford, Oxfordshire Age 9-13
Musical director Gerald�Hopkin�Conductor Liz�Van�Tromp
Hallelujah Chorus Handel�Gloria Vivaldi
�
SILKSTONE COMMON JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Barnsley, South Yorkshire Age 7-11
Conductor Kathryn�Smith
Russian Rumpus Helen�Butterworth�laura’s lullaby Helen�Butterworth�Stamping Song Helen�Butterworth�Cossacks Katherine�&�Hugh�Colledge�arr K Smith
�
BLACKPOOL YOUTH BAND Blackpool, Lancashire Age 9-14
Musical director Brent�Warren�Music Advisor Andrew�White
let me entertain you Robbie�Williams�arr Cameron Mabon She’s the one Robbie�Williams�arr Cameron Mabon The eye of the Tiger James�Peterik,�Frank�Sullivan�arr Cameron Mabon Crimebusters (The Sweeney & Hawaii Five-o) Harry�South,�Morton�Stevens�arr Rom Stanko
�
THE WALTON OAK JUNIOR CHOIR Walton-on-Thames, Surrey Age 7-11
Musical director M�Harte�Accompanist Shane�Thomas�(Year�6)
Angels don’t die* Shane�Thomas�Steam Train Lin�Marsh
�
THE ABBEY SCHOOL LOWER JUNIOR CHOIR Reading, Berkshire Age 7-9
Head of Music/Musical director Ruth�Adams�Accompanist Sacha�Heard
Paddy on the Railway English/Irish�Butterfly Catherine�&�Alan�Simmons�isodora Vo�Fletcher�do-Re-Mi Rodgers,�Hammerstein
�
SUSSEx ROAD JUNIOR CHOIR Tonbridge, Kent Age 7-11
Musical director Kate�Le�Page�
lady dressed in white Linda�Marsh��Rhythm of life Cy�Coleman��arr Richard Barnes
�
FEEDBACK13:00– 13:25�
LUNCH1 HOUR�
ST ANDREW’S SCHOOL CHOIR Streatham, London Age 7-11
Musical director Francesca�Mosconi
Five eyes C�Armstrong�Gibbs�Macavity, the Mystery Cat Lloyd�Webber�arr N Hare Cat and Mouse Games M�Abbs
�
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY JUNIOR STRINGS�Northamptonshire�Age 8-11
Conductors Jane�Hargrave,��Carly�Sephton
Conquistador Deborah�Baker�Monday�Gaelic Air & dance Trad arr D Baker Monday
�
NETHER GREEN JUNIOR SCHOOL ORCHESTRASheffield, South Yorkshire�Age 8-11
Musical director/Conductor Tom�Heritage�Assistant directors Kathryn�Winson,�Emma�Price
Jamaican Farewell Trad�Jamaican��Aladdin Menken,�Ashman,�Rice�All arr Jan Van Der Goot
�
SMITHY BRIDGE BRASS BAND�Rochdale, Lancashire Age 7-11
Conductor Lee�Rigg
everybody arr C Barnes Concert overture arr Francis Clifford Colonel Bogey Kenneth�Allford�Scooby doo arr Cameron Mabon Snake, Rattle ‘n’ Roll arr Keith Starachan
�
KMS COLNE VALLEY JUNIOR STRINGS Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age 6-11
Musical director Ralph�Barker
Blues & Things for Strings i String Street Stomp ii looking for Hidden Treasure iii Big Sounds Best iv Half Term Blues Ralph�Barker
�
ST ELPHEGE’S SCHOOL INFANT CHOIR Wallington, Surrey Age 4-7
Musical director Frances�Hawkes
Assistant Musical director Vida�Quansah�Singing Playground arr Ledgard, S Vango, U Weber
�
STUDLEY GREEN SINGERS�Trowbridge, Wiltshire Age 4-11
Musical director Heather�Adcock�Assistant director/Accompanist Lesley�Prendergast
Hear the wind Emily�Crocker�i Hear the Band Sue�Nicholls�where is the love? Black�Eyed�Peas�arr Lesley Prendergast
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TLA YEAR 7 STEELBAND Littlehampton, West Sussex Age 11-12
Musical director Lee�Nelson
Billionaire Travie�McCoy�Hallelujah Leonard�Cohen�dynamite Taio�Cruz�All arr Lee Nelson
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FEEDBACK16:20– 16:45�
BREAK10 MINS�
ST JOSEPH’S CHOIR & ORCHESTRA�Oxford, Oxfordshire Age�8-11
director Edwina�Vernon��Conductor Caroline�Hobbs-Smith�
look at the world John�Rutter��Mama Mia Ulvaeus,�Andersson��All arr Caroline Hobbs-Smith
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ROCHDALE JUNIOR BRASS BAND Rochdale, Greater Manchester�Age�7-13
Musical director Hayley�Walsh�Band Co-ordinator Julie�Morris
Highland Cathedral�Foolin About�Tijuana Taxi�A Team
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WM & AC TOP BRASS TEENIES�Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Age�9-13
Musical director Ruth�Allen�Choreography & Staging Sarah�Wise
vive la France! Can-Can Offenbach�arr Gary Young French Folk Song Trad�arr Mike Frederick Barcarolle Offenbach�arr Ruth Allen Frere Jacques Swings Adrian�Biddulph�Theme from 1812 overture Tchaikovsky�arr John Higgins
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WITHYCOMBE STOMP Exmouth, Devon Age�10-11�Musical director Gill�Chalkley
Skeletones* Withycombe�Stomp�arr Gill Chalkley
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COMBINED AREA ACADEMY JUNIOR STRINGS Cambridgeshire Age�8-11�Conductor Neil�Browne
wexford Circle Elliot�Del�Borgo�Shoe Symphony John�Caponegro��
CROMPTON HOUSE SCHOOL JUNIOR ORCHESTRA�Shaw, Greater Manchester Age�10-13
Conductor Jane�Brammall
String Street Stomp Ralph�Barker�March of the Mouse Battalion�Carrie�Lane�Gruselle�Rhythm ‘n’ Blues Soon�Hee�Newbold
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ST MARY’S RC PRIMARY SCHOOL�Clapham, London Age�9-11
Music Co-ordinator Julie�McCann�Accompanist Tamara�Vasylenko
william Tell overture Rossini�arr David R Bellwood Chinese dragon dance* St�Mary’s�School�Orchestra��The lord is my Shepherd H�Goodall�Ain’t no Mountain High enough�V�Simpson,�N�Ashford
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ST JAMES C OF E BRASS BAND�Rochdale, Lancashire Age�7-11
Conductor Gwen�Smith�Zoo Ball Keith�Strachan
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FEEDBACK18:55– 19:20�
* Student�Composititon
MONDAY 4 JULYINFANTS & JUNIORSADRIAN BOULT HALL 11:00–19:20
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11:00 �
SPRATTON HALL SCHOOL JAZZ BAND Northampton, Northamptonshire Age�9-13
Musical director Nicola�Morrell
woodchopper's Ball Joe�Bishop,�Woody�Herman�louie, louie Richard�Berry�All arr Michael Sweeney
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HARMONIA YOUTH SINGERS Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Age�6-11
director Kirsty�Body
double Talk Nancy�Telfer�engine, engine Trad�American�arr Jo McNally California dreamin' John�Phillips�arr Milt Rogers Furrem be me Heen Trad�Gaelic
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"STRINGS & THINGS" Daventry, Northamptonshire Age�6-10
director/instrumental Teacher Jane�Hargrave
Thing-a-mi-Jig Franks,�Pring�uncle Sam Hilary�Burgonyne�Siesta Hilary�Burgonyne�Toodle Pip Edward�Huw�Jones�Tango Hilary�Burgonyne�Patricks Reel Trad��
MANORSIDE SAMBA BAND Finchley, London Age�8-11
Musical director Hannah�Malhotra
Batida do Coracao
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UKE 'N' PLAY King's Lynn, Norfolk Age�9-11
Musical director Jessica�Berners�Assistant director Brian�Eade
Sing a Rainbow Arthur�Hamilton�arr J Berners, B Eade Caribbean Rhythm Round Duckett,�Price�arr J Berners ukulele Ceilidh - Mairi's wedding Trad�arr J Berners, B Eade
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TRINITY SAMBA BAND Taunton, Somerset Age�9-12
Headteacher Nigel�Bright
Samba Rock* Trinity�Samba�Band�Samba Trinity* Trinity�Samba�Band�Samba Funk* Trinity�Samba�Band
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PIPSqUEAKS�London Age�8-11
Conductor Fred�Greenhill�Assistant Conductor Freda�Greenhill
Gospel Rock Jock�McKenzie�Men of Harlech Trad�Welsh��arr Greenhill Ground Bass Jock�McKenzie�Catch a Falling Star Vance,�Pockiss�Trumpet voluntary Jeremiah�Clarke�arr Clarke
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ST JOHN'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY ORCHESTRA Trowbridge, Wiltshire Age�7-11
Conductor Linda�Fuller
The Pink Panther Henry�Mancini�arr Linda Fuller in the Mood Joe�Garland
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FEEDBACK 13:00-13:25�
LUNCH 1 HOUR �
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THE BIG BANG AFRICAN DRUMMERS Sheffield, South Yorkshire Age�8-12
director Bert�Rogers
king kong Trad�African�arr Heald, Rogers kaki lambe Trad�African�arr Rogers Sinta Trad�African�arr Rogers Horse! Trad�African�arr Rogers, Students
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MALTMAN'S BELLES Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Age�9-11
Conductor Vienna�Guy
St Anthony Chorale Haydn�The Man on the Flying Trapeze G�Leybourne�All arr S Berry, J Valey
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TRIFLE WITH CHILDREN 2 Exmouth, Devon Age�9-10
Musical director Gill�Chalkley
From Spring to winter* Trifle�with�Children�2�arr Gill Chalkley
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HULL TRAINING PERCUSSION GROUP Hull, East Yorkshire Age�8-13
Conductor Jayne�Hunt
Sword Fight J�Hunt�Stick to it J�Hunt
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WEST LYNN COUNT US IN! King's Lynn, Norfolk Age�5-7
Musical director Jessica�Berners�Assistant director Julie�Lister
i like to be in America Bernstein�Jazzamatazz Sarah�Watts�Got the e B G B's Sarah�Watts�Senwa dedende Trad�All arr J Berners, J Lister
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BUCKINGHAM ALLSTARS Hull, East Yorkshire Age�9-11
Percussion Tutor Tom�Lawrence
City/Cat/Balloon* Buckingham�All�Stars�
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MOORFIELD SWING BAND Ilkley, West Yorkshire Age�8-10
director of Music Lynsey�Clark
Swing low/when the Saints�Anon�Swinging Brown Jug Anon�Groovy Blues L�Clark�All arr L Clark
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ST JOSEPH'S MIDDLESBROUGH TAIKO GROUP Middlesbrough, Teesside Age�8-9
Musical director Phil�McFarlane�Assistant director Miss�Murray
douYou daiko Phil�McFarlane�Matsuri Phil�McFarlane
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ST JAMES RECORDER GROUP Rochdale, Lancashire Age�9-11
Jester Gwen�Smith
See the Conquering Hero Comes Handel�Ronde Susato�Greensleeves Henry�VIII�Pastime with Good Company Henry�VIII
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FEEDBACK�
16:35-17:00�
BREAK�
10 MINS �
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ST ELPHEGE'S STRINGS Wallington, Surrey Age�9-10
Music Co-ordinator Gwen�Russell�wider opportunities Teachers Phil�Aslangul,��Carole�Wileman
Airplane Thomas�Gregory�Sailing Home Thomas�Gregory�Hokey Cokey Trad�Boogie Bass David�Brooker
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LINTHWAITE TAIKO GROUP Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�10-11
Shimubyashi Trad�Baatchi Ha* Linthwaite�Taiko�Group�Stick Stax* Linthwaite�Taiko�Group
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ST MARY'S TUDOR MINSTRELS Whitstable, Kent Age�10-11
director Deborah�Porro
la Morisque Susato�Ah Robin, Gentle Robin William�Cornish�now is the Month of Maying Thomas�Morely�Galliard Anthony�Holborne
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LUTLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL YEAR 3 CHOIR Halesowen, West Midlands Age�7-8
Music Co-ordinator/Year 3 Class Teacher Margaret�Jones
Bassez down Trad�Caribbean�Calypso�i love the Flowers Trad�latin lingo Jan�Faulkner�Roller Ghoster Alan�Simmons
�
DULWICH PREP BIG BAND Dulwich, London Age�11-13
Musical director Kevin�Street
Moondance�Van�Morrison�arr C Charman li'l darlin' Neal�Hefti�arr J Novak Jazz Police Gordon�Goodwin�arr Mike Lewis
�
ST ANDREW'S BRASS ENSEMBLE Oxford, Oxfordshire Age�9-11
Conductor Mark�Prowen
James Bond Monty�Norman�Tinga layo Trad�West�Indian�Song�The lion Sleeps Tonight Renewed�by�Weiss,��Peretti,�Creatore�excerpt from william Tell overture Rossini�All arr Mark Prowen
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ROCHDALE JUNIOR BIG BAND Rochdale, Lancashire Age�9-13
Co-ordinator Peter�Reynoldson�Musical director Ian�Nelson
Gonna Fly now Bill�Conti�Sentimental Journey Bud�Green�Proud Mary John�Fogerty
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FEEDBACK 18:55-19:20�
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JUNIOR CHOIRS SYMPHONY HALL 10:30-18:50PReSenTeR Rob Farrer
MuSiC MenToRS
leonora davies
There are lots of changes going on in the world of music education. what is your vision of the future? Music�has�the�power�to�change�lives�and�we�know�it�does,�so,�level�out�the�playing�fields�so�all�young�people�can�have�equal�opportunities.��
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? Ladysmith�Black�Mambazo�–�they�perform�not�just�from�the�heart�but�from�deep,�deep�inside�their�souls.
what’s the best advice anyone ever gave you? John�Paynter�–�Don’t�teach�anyone�anything�that�they�will�have�to�‘unlearn’�later.
Sam dunkley describe yourself in musical directions. Colla�voce.��Ad�libitum.�
what’s the best advice anyone ever gave you? My�dad�always�told�me�to�keep�smiling.���I�try�to�–�especially�after�wrong�notes!
what was the last concert you went to? Gamelan�Setar�Petak�at�the�University��of�York.��They�were�joined�by�students�from�Woldgate�College�and�dancers�from�the�Northern�School�of�Contemporary�Dance�as�well�as�a�choir�–�I�had�never�heard�a�Requiem�for�Gamelan�and�choir�before.
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SENIOR CHOIRS TOWN HALL 10:30-19:50PReSenTeR will Horner
MuSiC MenToRS
Gillian dibden
if you hadn’t chosen a career in music, what would you have done? I�would�have�still�entered�the�teaching�profession�as�it�was�what�I�always�wanted��to�do�–�probably�modern�languages.
what are the cells that make up your musical dnA? Passion,�commitment,�energy�and�a�love�of�leadership�of�all�kinds�of�people�of�all�ages.
if you could recommend one recording, what would it be? King’s�College,�Cambridge�-�Fauré’s�‘Requiem’�with�Sir�David�Willcocks�conducting�and�Bob�Chilcott�as�the�treble�soloist�and�the�rich�orchestration�that�has�double�violas�and�cellos.
eric Tebbett what has your musical journey been to date? Tell us about the various twists, turns, ups and downs of your career.
From�being�a�trumpet�player�in�the�NYO�to�becoming�a�professional�singer,�my�career�has�taken�me�all�round�the�world�as�a�performer/teacher/examiner/adjudicator.�
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? King’s�Singers�/�The�Black�Dyke�Band�-�sheer�excellence!
what was the last concert you went to? Brahms�Liebeslieder/Requiem�performed��by�Northampton�Philharmonic�Choir.
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SENIOR CHOIRS ADRIAN BOULT HALL 17:30-19:40PReSenTeR Music for Youth
MuSiC MenToRS
Suzy digby (lady eatwell) oBe
who are your musical heroes? Alfred�Brendel,�Bach,�Beethoven,��Lady�Gaga,�Bobby�McFerrin.
if you could be joined by any musician as co-music mentor, who would they be? Gustavo�Dudamel.
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? I�Fagiolini�–�attractive,�brilliant�young�singers�presenting�‘old’�music�in�exciting,�incredibly�inventive�ways.
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? Preparation,�preparation,�preparation.��Start�from�the�text�and�a�very�clear�vision.��
Adey Grummet
what has your musical journey been to date? Tell us about the various twists, turns, ups and downs of your career.Career�high�–�singing�a�huge�site-specific�event�with�The�Shout,�30�feet�up�in�the�air�on�a�scissor�lift,�singing�to�20,000�people�in�Stavanger,�Norway.��Career�low�–�a�13-week�tour�to�tiny�theatres�of�a�truly�dreadful�piece�of�opera�–�it�was�all�so�bad�I�felt�embarrassed�every�night.
who are your musical heroes? Britten,�Poulenc,�Bernstein,�Stephen�McNeff,�Mike�Henry,�Orlando�Gough.
what are you most looking forward to at the national Festival? what do you enjoy about being a MFY Mentor? I�get�very�excited�seeing�the�huge�numbers�of�young�people�being�so�passionate�and�hard-working�about�something�they�love.��It�is�the�best�job�in�the�world!
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STudenT CoMPoSiTion AwARdS SPonSoRed BY
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WORKSHOPS national Youth Choirs of Great Britain Symphony�Hall
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EVENTS The Big Sing 13:15-14:15�Symphony�Hall�
upbeat Birmingham�Conservatoire�
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2 MONTHSFREE membership!
FREEmembership! Join usThe ISM is the UK’s professional body for musicians.
This special offer gives you 2 months free membership.
We are the voice of the music profession, lobbying government on the issues that matter to you such as the changes facing music education.
This support, coupled with our high quality services, offers you outstanding value and peace of mind.
Our services include: a dedicated and responsive in-house legal team, comprehensive insurance, resources and guidance about your work, help lines, hundreds of discounts and much more.
To join us, simply go online or contact us with the promotional code below to get your 2 months free membership:
Full membership £150 £120. Code: ‘MFYF’Graduate membership £60 £50. Code: ‘MFYG’Student membership £12 £10. Code: ‘MFYS’
Online: ism.org/joinEmail: [email protected]: 020 7629 4413
This offer will be available to those who are not already members of the ISM and is available for the fi rst membership year only. This offer expires on 31/07/2011.
Supporting musicians andchampioning music since 1882
Play it safeInstrument insurance from just £30
Terms, conditions and excess apply. Allianz Musical Insurance is a trading name of British Reserve Insurance Company Limited (BRIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Allianz Insurance plc. BRIC is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered office: 57 Ladymead, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1DB. Registered in England No. 307622.
Allianz Musical Insurance provides specialist policies for all types of musical instruments. Cover starts from just £30 a year Flexible cover to suit your individual needs Call now or visit us online for a quote
0800 048 0065 www.allianzmusic.co.uk
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JUNIOR CHOIRS SYMPHONY HALL 10:30-18:50PReSenTeR Rob Farrer
MuSiC MenToRS
leonora davies
There are lots of changes going on in the world of music education. what is your vision of the future? Music�has�the�power�to�change�lives�and�we�know�it�does,�so,�level�out�the�playing�fields�so�all�young�people�can�have�equal�opportunities.��
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? Ladysmith�Black�Mambazo�–�they�perform�not�just�from�the�heart�but�from�deep,�deep�inside�their�souls.
what’s the best advice anyone ever gave you? John�Paynter�–�Don’t�teach�anyone�anything�that�they�will�have�to�‘unlearn’�later.
Sam dunkley describe yourself in musical directions. Colla�voce.��Ad�libitum.�
what’s the best advice anyone ever gave you? My�dad�always�told�me�to�keep�smiling.���I�try�to�–�especially�after�wrong�notes!
what was the last concert you went to? Gamelan�Setar�Petak�at�the�University��of�York.��They�were�joined�by�students�from�Woldgate�College�and�dancers�from�the�Northern�School�of�Contemporary�Dance�as�well�as�a�choir�–�I�had�never�heard�a�Requiem�for�Gamelan�and�choir�before.
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SENIOR CHOIRS TOWN HALL 10:30-19:50PReSenTeR will Horner
MuSiC MenToRS
Gillian dibden
if you hadn’t chosen a career in music, what would you have done? I�would�have�still�entered�the�teaching�profession�as�it�was�what�I�always�wanted��to�do�–�probably�modern�languages.
what are the cells that make up your musical dnA? Passion,�commitment,�energy�and�a�love�of�leadership�of�all�kinds�of�people�of�all�ages.
if you could recommend one recording, what would it be? King’s�College,�Cambridge�-�Fauré’s�‘Requiem’�with�Sir�David�Willcocks�conducting�and�Bob�Chilcott�as�the�treble�soloist�and�the�rich�orchestration�that�has�double�violas�and�cellos.
eric Tebbett what has your musical journey been to date? Tell us about the various twists, turns, ups and downs of your career.
From�being�a�trumpet�player�in�the�NYO�to�becoming�a�professional�singer,�my�career�has�taken�me�all�round�the�world�as�a�performer/teacher/examiner/adjudicator.�
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? King’s�Singers�/�The�Black�Dyke�Band�-�sheer�excellence!
what was the last concert you went to? Brahms�Liebeslieder/Requiem�performed��by�Northampton�Philharmonic�Choir.
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SENIOR CHOIRS ADRIAN BOULT HALL 17:30-19:40PReSenTeR Music for Youth
MuSiC MenToRS
Suzy digby (lady eatwell) oBe
who are your musical heroes? Alfred�Brendel,�Bach,�Beethoven,��Lady�Gaga,�Bobby�McFerrin.
if you could be joined by any musician as co-music mentor, who would they be? Gustavo�Dudamel.
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? I�Fagiolini�–�attractive,�brilliant�young�singers�presenting�‘old’�music�in�exciting,�incredibly�inventive�ways.
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? Preparation,�preparation,�preparation.��Start�from�the�text�and�a�very�clear�vision.��
Adey Grummet
what has your musical journey been to date? Tell us about the various twists, turns, ups and downs of your career.Career�high�–�singing�a�huge�site-specific�event�with�The�Shout,�30�feet�up�in�the�air�on�a�scissor�lift,�singing�to�20,000�people�in�Stavanger,�Norway.��Career�low�–�a�13-week�tour�to�tiny�theatres�of�a�truly�dreadful�piece�of�opera�–�it�was�all�so�bad�I�felt�embarrassed�every�night.
who are your musical heroes? Britten,�Poulenc,�Bernstein,�Stephen�McNeff,�Mike�Henry,�Orlando�Gough.
what are you most looking forward to at the national Festival? what do you enjoy about being a MFY Mentor? I�get�very�excited�seeing�the�huge�numbers�of�young�people�being�so�passionate�and�hard-working�about�something�they�love.��It�is�the�best�job�in�the�world!
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STudenT CoMPoSiTion AwARdS SPonSoRed BY
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WORKSHOPS national Youth Choirs of Great Britain Symphony�Hall
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EVENTS The Big Sing 13:15-14:15�Symphony�Hall�
upbeat Birmingham�Conservatoire�
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TUESDAY 5 JULY JUNIOR CHOIRS SYMPHONY HALL10:30–18:50
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10:30 �
FOUR OAKS CLUSTER CHOIR�Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Age�9-13
Musical directors/Conductors�Richard�Jeffries,�Liz�Birch
don't Stop Believing Perry,�Cain,�Shon�arr R Jeffries Children are the Future of the world Russell�Robinson�Circle of life Elton�John,�Tim�Rice
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ASHDELL PREPARATORY SCHOOL CHOIR Sheffield, South Yorkshire Age�9-11
Musical director Rachael�Nyarko
Seven R�Chew�Soualli Trad�African�off to the Races! M�Donnelly,�G�Strid�Amani utupi P�F�Simms
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BORLASE JUNIOR GIRLS' CHOIR Marlow, Buckinghamshire Age�11-14
Musical director Robina�Redgard-Siler�Assistant Musical director Caroline�Hopper
Mozartissimo Mozart�arr Lin Marsh, Robina Redgard-Siler Hard knock life Charles�Strouse�arr Robina Redgard-Siler
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WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY CHORISTERS Warwickshire Age�8-14
director Garry�Jones�Accompanist Julian�Grimshaw
Adoramus te Christe Orlando�di�Lasso�Gimme Some lovin’ Steve�Winwood,�Muff�Winwood,�Spencer�Davis�arr Alan Billingsley Catch a Falling Star Bob�Chilcott�The old Piano Trad�Russian�arr Garry Jones
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HEATHFIELD HOUSE CHAMBER CHOIR Hounslow, London Age�8-11
Music Teacher Helen�Smith
Treasure island Medley Nick�Perrin,�Ruth�Kenward�Great Big House in new orleans Trad�i'm a Believer Neil�Diamond
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SHAKESPEARE PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR Fleetwood, Lancashire Age�7-11�Musical director Catherine�Muir�Accompanist Leanne�Oldfield
(Something inside) So Strong Labi�Siffre�Adiemus Karl�Jenkins�it don't Mean a Thing (if it ain't got that Swing) Duke�Ellington,�Irving�Mills�arr Mark Brymer
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BREAK 15 MINS �
THE RAINBOW CONNECTION JUNIOR CHOIR Doncaster, South Yorkshire Age�7-13
Musical director Paul�Mellors�Conductor Deborah�Mellors
in Harmony Lucy�Simon,�Kate�Taylor�The kangaroo Alec�Rowley�Goodnight John�Lennon�All arr Paul Mellors
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COR Y CWM Rhondda, Rhondda Cynon Taf Age�9-13
Conductor�Elin�Llywelyn-Williams�Accompanist Gavin�Ashcroft
Come & Sing Wallace�Hornady�Gwenllian�Eric�Jones�Hotaru koi Trad�Razzamataz Rhys�Jones,�Aled�Lloyd�Davies
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ASH FIELD CHOIR Leicester Age�8-17
Musical director/Conductor Helen�Collins�Rackley�Assistant director/Accompanist Rhian�Richardson
Price Tag/let the Sun Shine Jessie�J,�Dr�Luke,�BoB,�Claude�Kelly�All my Trials Trad�Spiritual�arr H Collins Rackley, R Richardson Rule the world Gary�Barlow,�Howard�Donald,�Jason�Orange,��Mark�Owen�arr H Collins Rackley
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LUNCH1 HOUR 15 MINS �
LARMENIER & SACRED HEART SCHOOL CHOIR London Age�7-11
Conductor Felicity�McGonigal�Head of Music J�Teverson
Ah Robin William�Cornysh�Can you Feel the love Tonight? Elton�John�The Heavenly Aeroplane John�Rutter
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THE VOICE SqUAD CADETS Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Age�6-12
director/Accompanist Birgitta�Kenyon�Conductor Bethany�Barber
The ugly Bug Ball Sherman,�Sherman�Me ole Bamboo Sherman,�Sherman�down by the Riverside Trad�arr performed by Birgitta's Brigade Alone in the universe Flaherty,�Ahrens�How lucky you are Flaherty,�Ahrens
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ALL SAINTS CHAMBER CHOIR Fleet, Hampshire Age�9-11
Conductor Emma�Mabin�Accompanist�Roy�Woodhams
i Feel the Spirit! Trad�Spiritual�arr Don Besig Gonna Rise up Singing Don�Besig�Gaelic Blessing John�Rutter�A la Carte Judith�Watson
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SING CHILDREN'S CHOIR Selby, North Yorkshire Age�4-11
Choral director Andrea�Commins�Assistant director Jay�Commins
Si Si Si Trad�Congolese�nanuma Trad�Ghanaian�A keelie Trad�Ghanaian�Senwa dedende Trad�Ghanaian�Soualle Trad�African
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ST VINCENT'S RC PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR Rochdale, Lancashire Age�9-11
Musical director Judith�Golding�Conductor Stephen�Callaghan
Al Shlosha d'varim E�Naplan�electricity Elton�John,�Lee�Hall�Cantar�Jay�Althouse
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HOLMEWOOD HOUSE CHAMBER CHOIR Tunbridge Wells, Kent Age�9-13
Musical director Glynis�Dickinson�Accompanist Chris�Bass�Gualbert
wade in the water Trad�Spiritual�The Stars Rachel�Portman�All arr Richard Allain like an eagle Carl�Strommen
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COLOMA JUNIOR CHAMBER CHOIR Croydon, Surrey Age�11-13
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MOUNT ST MARY'S COLLEGE JUNIOR CHOIR Spinkhill, Derbyshire Age�11-13
Musical director Lucy�Kitchener�Assistant director Accompanist Katharine�Prestwood,�James�Humphries
Cantique de Jean Racine Faure�arr Rutter Someone to watch over me Gershwin�arr Kirby Shaw Feel Good Tyson,�Scott�arr Baker, Elliot
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WAVERLEY ABBEY JUNIOR SCHOOL CHOIR Farnham, Surrey Age�8-12
Head of Music Hannah�Good
Flying Free Don�Besig�Blues, Blues, Blues Kirby�Shaw�Two northumbrian Folk-songs Michael�Neaum
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15 MINS �
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ST MICHAEL'S SCHOOL CHOIR Rochdale, Lancashire Age�7-11
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LINDLEY JUNIOR SCHOOL CHOIR Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�8-11
Musical director Alison�North�Accompanist Emma�Binns
Creo en dios Francisco�Nunez�like a Rainbow Bob�Chilcott�dodi li Nina�Chen�arr Doreen Rao Chatanooga Choo Choo H�Warren�arr P Schmutte
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COTSWOLD CHILDREN'S JUNIOR CHOIR Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire Age�9-12
Musical director Jacki�Pattenden�Accompanist Bernard�West
donna, donna Trad�Can you Hear me? Bob�Chilcott�it don't Mean a Thing (if it ain't got that Swing) Mills,�Ellington�arr Mac Huff
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BASSALEG SCHOOL JUNIOR CHOIR Newport, Gwent Age�11-13
Musical director Carol�Williams�Accompanist Lisa�Norbury
The Magic's in me Cristi Cary�Miller�Bendithia di T�Gwynn�Jones�Chattanooga Choo Choo H�Warren,�M�Gordon�arr P Schmutte
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WYKE REGIS CE JUNIOR SCHOOL CHOIR Weymouth, Dorset Age�9-11
Conductor Helen�Rewse�Accompanist David�Payne
Rhythm of life Cy�Coleman�arr Richard Barnes Throw your Arms Around the world David�Payne�arr David Payne, Helen Rewse How Much is that doggie in the window? Bob�Merrill�arr Kirby Shaw
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ROCHDALE GIRLS' CHOIR Rochdale, Lancashire Age�7-12
Musical director Chris�Willis�Accompanist Judith�Golding
Antiphonal kyrie Susan�Thrift�Clouds Andy�Beck�A Clare Benediction John�Rutter
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YSGOL GLANAETHWY JUNIOR CHOIR Bangor, Gwynedd Age�8-13
Conductor Rhian�Roberts
Cantilena Karl�Jenkins�with my voice Einion�Dafydd,�Cefin�Roberts�ladybird Kodaly�As long as i have Music Don�Besig,�Nancy�Price
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HIGH WYCOMBE MUSIC CENTRE JUNIOR CHOIR�High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Age�7-11
Conductor�Katherine�Venvell
The Flea Jim�Parker�Aliens�Lin�Marsh�Flying Alan�Simmons�Me 'ol Bamboo R�&�R�Sherman�arr Steve Milloy
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HOLWELL & PEARTREE CHOIR�Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Age�7-11
Musical director Glynis�Farrell�Pianist Peter�Farrell
walking for water Richard�Allain�Rhythm of life Cy�Coleman�arr Richard Barnes
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TUESDAY 5 JULY JUNIOR CHOIRS SYMPHONY HALL10:30–18:50
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10:30 �
FOUR OAKS CLUSTER CHOIR�Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Age�9-13
Musical directors/Conductors�Richard�Jeffries,�Liz�Birch
don't Stop Believing Perry,�Cain,�Shon�arr R Jeffries Children are the Future of the world Russell�Robinson�Circle of life Elton�John,�Tim�Rice
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ASHDELL PREPARATORY SCHOOL CHOIR Sheffield, South Yorkshire Age�9-11
Musical director Rachael�Nyarko
Seven R�Chew�Soualli Trad�African�off to the Races! M�Donnelly,�G�Strid�Amani utupi P�F�Simms
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BORLASE JUNIOR GIRLS' CHOIR Marlow, Buckinghamshire Age�11-14
Musical director Robina�Redgard-Siler�Assistant Musical director Caroline�Hopper
Mozartissimo Mozart�arr Lin Marsh, Robina Redgard-Siler Hard knock life Charles�Strouse�arr Robina Redgard-Siler
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WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY CHORISTERS Warwickshire Age�8-14
director Garry�Jones�Accompanist Julian�Grimshaw
Adoramus te Christe Orlando�di�Lasso�Gimme Some lovin’ Steve�Winwood,�Muff�Winwood,�Spencer�Davis�arr Alan Billingsley Catch a Falling Star Bob�Chilcott�The old Piano Trad�Russian�arr Garry Jones
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HEATHFIELD HOUSE CHAMBER CHOIR Hounslow, London Age�8-11
Music Teacher Helen�Smith
Treasure island Medley Nick�Perrin,�Ruth�Kenward�Great Big House in new orleans Trad�i'm a Believer Neil�Diamond
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SHAKESPEARE PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR Fleetwood, Lancashire Age�7-11�Musical director Catherine�Muir�Accompanist Leanne�Oldfield
(Something inside) So Strong Labi�Siffre�Adiemus Karl�Jenkins�it don't Mean a Thing (if it ain't got that Swing) Duke�Ellington,�Irving�Mills�arr Mark Brymer
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THE RAINBOW CONNECTION JUNIOR CHOIR Doncaster, South Yorkshire Age�7-13
Musical director Paul�Mellors�Conductor Deborah�Mellors
in Harmony Lucy�Simon,�Kate�Taylor�The kangaroo Alec�Rowley�Goodnight John�Lennon�All arr Paul Mellors
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COR Y CWM Rhondda, Rhondda Cynon Taf Age�9-13
Conductor�Elin�Llywelyn-Williams�Accompanist Gavin�Ashcroft
Come & Sing Wallace�Hornady�Gwenllian�Eric�Jones�Hotaru koi Trad�Razzamataz Rhys�Jones,�Aled�Lloyd�Davies
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ASH FIELD CHOIR Leicester Age�8-17
Musical director/Conductor Helen�Collins�Rackley�Assistant director/Accompanist Rhian�Richardson
Price Tag/let the Sun Shine Jessie�J,�Dr�Luke,�BoB,�Claude�Kelly�All my Trials Trad�Spiritual�arr H Collins Rackley, R Richardson Rule the world Gary�Barlow,�Howard�Donald,�Jason�Orange,��Mark�Owen�arr H Collins Rackley
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LUNCH1 HOUR 15 MINS �
LARMENIER & SACRED HEART SCHOOL CHOIR London Age�7-11
Conductor Felicity�McGonigal�Head of Music J�Teverson
Ah Robin William�Cornysh�Can you Feel the love Tonight? Elton�John�The Heavenly Aeroplane John�Rutter
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THE VOICE SqUAD CADETS Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Age�6-12
director/Accompanist Birgitta�Kenyon�Conductor Bethany�Barber
The ugly Bug Ball Sherman,�Sherman�Me ole Bamboo Sherman,�Sherman�down by the Riverside Trad�arr performed by Birgitta's Brigade Alone in the universe Flaherty,�Ahrens�How lucky you are Flaherty,�Ahrens
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ALL SAINTS CHAMBER CHOIR Fleet, Hampshire Age�9-11
Conductor Emma�Mabin�Accompanist�Roy�Woodhams
i Feel the Spirit! Trad�Spiritual�arr Don Besig Gonna Rise up Singing Don�Besig�Gaelic Blessing John�Rutter�A la Carte Judith�Watson
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SING CHILDREN'S CHOIR Selby, North Yorkshire Age�4-11
Choral director Andrea�Commins�Assistant director Jay�Commins
Si Si Si Trad�Congolese�nanuma Trad�Ghanaian�A keelie Trad�Ghanaian�Senwa dedende Trad�Ghanaian�Soualle Trad�African
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ST VINCENT'S RC PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR Rochdale, Lancashire Age�9-11
Musical director Judith�Golding�Conductor Stephen�Callaghan
Al Shlosha d'varim E�Naplan�electricity Elton�John,�Lee�Hall�Cantar�Jay�Althouse
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HOLMEWOOD HOUSE CHAMBER CHOIR Tunbridge Wells, Kent Age�9-13
Musical director Glynis�Dickinson�Accompanist Chris�Bass�Gualbert
wade in the water Trad�Spiritual�The Stars Rachel�Portman�All arr Richard Allain like an eagle Carl�Strommen
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COLOMA JUNIOR CHAMBER CHOIR Croydon, Surrey Age�11-13
Conductor Hilary�Meyer�Accompanist Gillian�Hope
Banuwa Trad�Zulu��arr Brewer Quem Pastores Trad�arr Rutter edelweiss Rodgers�arr Hope Gospel Medley Trad��arr Allen
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MOUNT ST MARY'S COLLEGE JUNIOR CHOIR Spinkhill, Derbyshire Age�11-13
Musical director Lucy�Kitchener�Assistant director Accompanist Katharine�Prestwood,�James�Humphries
Cantique de Jean Racine Faure�arr Rutter Someone to watch over me Gershwin�arr Kirby Shaw Feel Good Tyson,�Scott�arr Baker, Elliot
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WAVERLEY ABBEY JUNIOR SCHOOL CHOIR Farnham, Surrey Age�8-12
Head of Music Hannah�Good
Flying Free Don�Besig�Blues, Blues, Blues Kirby�Shaw�Two northumbrian Folk-songs Michael�Neaum
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15 MINS �
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ST MICHAEL'S SCHOOL CHOIR Rochdale, Lancashire Age�7-11
Musical director C�Willis�Headteacher G�M�Rhodes�Ride out the Storm Oram�arr�Davies�The Moon Andy�Beck�Brother James' Air Bain�arr Gibson The Happy w Muller
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LINDLEY JUNIOR SCHOOL CHOIR Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�8-11
Musical director Alison�North�Accompanist Emma�Binns
Creo en dios Francisco�Nunez�like a Rainbow Bob�Chilcott�dodi li Nina�Chen�arr Doreen Rao Chatanooga Choo Choo H�Warren�arr P Schmutte
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COTSWOLD CHILDREN'S JUNIOR CHOIR Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire Age�9-12
Musical director Jacki�Pattenden�Accompanist Bernard�West
donna, donna Trad�Can you Hear me? Bob�Chilcott�it don't Mean a Thing (if it ain't got that Swing) Mills,�Ellington�arr Mac Huff
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BASSALEG SCHOOL JUNIOR CHOIR Newport, Gwent Age�11-13
Musical director Carol�Williams�Accompanist Lisa�Norbury
The Magic's in me Cristi Cary�Miller�Bendithia di T�Gwynn�Jones�Chattanooga Choo Choo H�Warren,�M�Gordon�arr P Schmutte
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WYKE REGIS CE JUNIOR SCHOOL CHOIR Weymouth, Dorset Age�9-11
Conductor Helen�Rewse�Accompanist David�Payne
Rhythm of life Cy�Coleman�arr Richard Barnes Throw your Arms Around the world David�Payne�arr David Payne, Helen Rewse How Much is that doggie in the window? Bob�Merrill�arr Kirby Shaw
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ROCHDALE GIRLS' CHOIR Rochdale, Lancashire Age�7-12
Musical director Chris�Willis�Accompanist Judith�Golding
Antiphonal kyrie Susan�Thrift�Clouds Andy�Beck�A Clare Benediction John�Rutter
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YSGOL GLANAETHWY JUNIOR CHOIR Bangor, Gwynedd Age�8-13
Conductor Rhian�Roberts
Cantilena Karl�Jenkins�with my voice Einion�Dafydd,�Cefin�Roberts�ladybird Kodaly�As long as i have Music Don�Besig,�Nancy�Price
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HIGH WYCOMBE MUSIC CENTRE JUNIOR CHOIR�High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Age�7-11
Conductor�Katherine�Venvell
The Flea Jim�Parker�Aliens�Lin�Marsh�Flying Alan�Simmons�Me 'ol Bamboo R�&�R�Sherman�arr Steve Milloy
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HOLWELL & PEARTREE CHOIR�Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Age�7-11
Musical director Glynis�Farrell�Pianist Peter�Farrell
walking for water Richard�Allain�Rhythm of life Cy�Coleman�arr Richard Barnes
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CROESYCEILIOG SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR Croesyceiliog, Torfaen Age�13-19
Musical director/Conductor Susie�Webb�Assistant Musical director Neil�Parker
And so it Goes Billy Joel�lux Arumque Eric�Whitacre�Seasons of love Jonathan�Larson�arr Susie Webb
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S PETER’S COLLEGIATE SCHOOL SENIOR CHOIR Wolverhampton, West Midlands Age�14-18
Musical director Kathryn�Morgan�Accompanist Toby�Barnard
it don’t Mean a Thing Ellington�arr Huff The Bluebird Stanford�it was a lover and his lass Rutter�The lord’s Prayer Lees
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BRADFORD GIRLS’ CHOIR Bradford, West Yorkshire Age�11-18
director Christopher�McElroy�Piano Keith�Roberts
everyone Sang Keith�Roberts�Salmo 150 Ernani�Aguiar
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YSGOL DINAS BRAN MALE ENSEMBLE Llangollen, Denbishire Age�16-18
Conductor�Aled�Phillips
viva la vida Coldplay�Patience Take�That�Chasing Cars Snow�Patrol�Just the way you are Bruno�Mars�All arr A Phillips
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WYVERN CHOIR Fair Oak, Hampshire Age�11-16
director�Kim�Shawyer
The Cuckoo Trad�American�arr Robert I Hugh Chasing Cars Paul�Wilson,�Gary�Lightbody,�Jonathan�Quinn,�Nathan�Connolly,�Tom�Simpson�arr Gitika Partington Happy Together Alan�Gordon,�Garry�Bonner�arr Gitika Partington
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BRIDGWATER COLLEGE SHOW CHOIR Bridgwater, Somerset Age�16-18
Music & Artistic director Kathryn�Stevens�Assistant director Claire�Switzer
That’s when the Music Takes Me/who loves You N�Sedaka,�F�Valli�Rule the world/ Happy ending�Take�That/Mika�Thriller in the Mirror M�Jackson�All arr K Stevens
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CHESHIRE YOUTH CHOIR Cheshire Age�13-21
Conductor Shirley�Court
Accompanist, Music Service leader�Margaret�Corlett,��Alison�Corten�Money canst not Buy me love Cartnye�arr Mark Williams The Heart of a Rose Michael�Neaum�kaal kalla Eric�Whitacre�Chatanooga choo choo Harry�Warren�arr Peter Schmutte
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LINCOLN MINSTER SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR Lincoln, Lincolnshire Age�11-17
director Aric�Prentice
ev’ry Time i Feel the Spirit Trad�arr Bob Chilcott Rest Ken�Burton�Sanctus (from Requiem) Fauré�Hamba lulu Trad�arr Mike Brewer
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NSG MADRIGALIS Northampton, Northamptonshire�Age�12-18
Conductor Julie�Shaw
Tota Pulchra es Maurice�Durufle�Making waves Bob�Chilcott�diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend Jule�Styne�arr Nicholas Hare
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CHARVIL GIRLS’ CHOIR Reading, Berkshire Age�10-18
Musical director Suzanne�Newman�Accompanist Mary�Daniels
out Here on my own Michael�Gore�arr Jeff Funk Circles of Motion Bob�Chilcott�Hold the wind Folk�song�arr Mary Goetze Fields of Gold G�M�Sumner�arr Roger Emerson
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EMANUEL SCHOOL CHAPEL CHOIR Wandsworth, London Age�11-18
Conductor Jonathan�Holmes�Accompanist Simon�Gregory
Blessed City, Heavenly Salem�Edward�C�Bairstow��lux Aurumque Eric�Whitacre
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CANTATE Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire Age�13-17
Music director Nicholas�Shaw
Remember not, lord, our offences�Purcell�Cantate domino Monteverdi�arr Kibblewhite The Seal lullaby Eric�Whitacre�Chattanooga Choo Choo Warren,�Gordon�arr Mac Huff
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DURHAM COUNTY YOUTH CHOIR Durham Age�14-19
Conductor Hilary�Ions�Assistant Conductor Jim�Morgan
Jabberwocky Sam�Pottle�lux Aurumque Eric�Whitacre�Happy Together The�Turtles�arr Jim Morgan
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BASSALEG SCHOOL SENIOR CHOIR Newport, Gwent Age�13-18
Musical director Carol�Williams�Accompanist Lisa�Norbury
Jabula Jesu Stephen�Hatfield�The lord Bless you & keep you John�Rutter�i Bob un Sydd Ffyddlon Caradog�Roberts�Amen arr Alan Simmons
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ST AIDAN’S HIGH SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR Harrogate, North Yorkshire Age�17-18
director of Music Mark�Pallant
love divine Howard�Goodall�Sleep Eric�Whitacre�king of kings Jarrod�Cooper�arr�Mark�Pallant
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BOSTON YOUTH POP CHOIR Boston, Lincolnshire Age�11-18
director Andy�Raine
every Time i Feel the Spirit Trad�arr Mark De Lisser Total Praise arr Alex Addis He Reigns Kirk�Franklin
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BORLASE GOSPEL CHOIR Marlow, Berkshire Age�14-18
Conductors Bethany�Roberts,�Rosie�Morgan
let the River Run Carly�Simon�arr Patrick Gazard Free Billy�Taylor�arr Bethany Roberts Someone like You Adele�Adkins�arr Bethany Roberts, Rosie Morgan Son of a Preacher Man Jon�Hurley,�Ronnie�Wilkins�arr Mac Huff
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OCTAVE Halifax, West Yorkshire Age�17-18�organiser Lucy�Robinson
Amen incorporating This little light of Mine Alan�Simmons�And So it Goes Billy�Joel�arr Bob Chilcott Azikatali arr Lucy Robinson Shadowland Hans�Zimmer,�Lebo�M�arr Lucy Robinson
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TONALITY Plymouth, Devon Age�12-20
Musical director Laura�Ilsley�Accompanist Alex�Short
The Blower’s daughter Damien�Rice�Make you Feel my love Bob�Dylan�arr Jeremy Birchall, Christopher Hussey Just the way you are Philip�Lawrence,�Ari�Levine,�Khari�Cain,�Khalil�Walton
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NORTHANTS COUNTY YOUTH CHOIR Northampton, Northamptonshire Age�12-19
director Graham�Tear�Accompanist Kay�Warcaba-Wood
The keel Row Trad��arr John Rutter o Salutaris Hostia Vytautas�Miskinis�lullabye-Goodnight my Angel Billy�Joel�arr Greg Beardsell with a lily in your Hand Eric�Whitacre
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MOUNT ST MARY’S COLLEGE CHAMBER CHOIR Spinkhill, Derbyshire Age�14-18
Musical director Lucy�Kitchener�Assistant director Katharine�Prestwood
Agnus dei Barber�Hail Smiling Morn Spofforth�we Beseech Thee
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DAME ALICE CHAMBER CHOIR Bedford, Bedfordshire Age�12-17
director Sarah�Aylen�Accompanist Julia�Smith
Alleluia Earlene�Rentz�The lamb John�Taverner�arr Barry Rose it was a lover and his lass John�Rutter�will Ye Go, laddie, Go Trad�Scottish�arr Michael Neaum
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TUESDAY 5 JULY SENIOR CHOIRS ADRIAN BOULT HALL 17:30-19:40
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17:30 �
THE RAINBOW CONNECTION YOUTH CHOIR�Doncaster, South Yorkshire Age�13-20
Musical director Paul�Mellors�vocal Coach/Musical Staging Deborah�Mellors
Add some Music to your day Brian�Wilson�Bring him Home Claude�Michel�Schonberg,�Alain�Boublil�Suite from Tommy Peter�Townshend�All arr Paul Mellors
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THOMAS TELFORD SCHOOL CHOIR Telford, Shropshire Age�11-18
Musical director Gareth�Howard
lean on Me Bill�Withers��Chasing Cars Snow�Patrol�The lord Bless you and keep you John�Rutter�living on a Prayer Bon�Jovi
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SOUTHAMPTON YOUTH CHOIR Southampton, Hampshire Age�15-19
director�Jane�Higgins�Assistant director Graham�Kidd
viva la Musica Erod�Go down Moses Trad�Spiritual�arr Gordon Jacobs Bogoroditsye dyevo Rachmaninov�Tibie Paiom Bortnianski�My Spirit Sang all day Finzi
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ST CECILIA SINGERS Croydon, Surrey Age�14-18
director Hilary�Meyer�Accompanist Gill�Hope
Hamba lulu Trad�Zulu��arr Mike Brewer This Freezing winter night Britten�Tower of Babble Hal�Leonard
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THE VOICE SqUAD SENIORS Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Age�13-18
director/Accompanist Birgitta�Kenyon
do you Hear the People Sing? Schonberg,�Boublil�Master of the House Schonberg,�Boublil�Flying Home Jason�Robert�Brown�Madame Guillotine Wildhorn,�Knighton
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LUTON YOUTH CANTORES Luton, Bedfordshire Age�13-19
Musical director Kerry�Watson�Pianist Nick�Ridout
Cantique de Jean Racine Fauré�arr Kenneth Neufeld one Short day Stephen�Schwartz�arr Roger Emerson Run�Gary Lightbody,��Jonathan�Quinn,��Mark�McClelland,��Nathan�Connolly,��Iain�Archer�arr Jeremy Birchall, Christopher Hussey
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TEES VALLEY YOUTH CHOIR Teesside Age�16-18
Musical director Andy�King
Armottonman osa Mia�Makaroff�Bogoroditsye dyevo Rachmaninov�Contre Qui Rose Morten�Lauridsen�The Battle of Jericho Moses�Hogan
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TWYFORD GOSPEL CHOIR Acton, London Age�11-18
director of Music College Dan�Francis�Conductor Rev�Lloyd�Crossfield�Musical directors Alison�Winter,�Phil�Bennett
To the lamb Darwin�Hobbs�Hallelujah from Messiah Handel�arr Mervyn Warren, Michael O Jackson, Mark Kibble, Teena Chinn Giants Donald�Lawrence
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ARDEN YOUTH CHOIR (THE ARDEN ANGELS) Pendle, Lancashire Age�12-20
Musical director/Conductor Susan�Eames
The nightingale Weelkes�Hushabye Mountain Sherman�arr Beck Proud Mary Fogerty�arr Shaw o Happy day Hawkins
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GREATER GWENTYOUTH CHOIR Newport, Gwent Age�14-21
Music director David�Davies�Accompanist Christopher�Knott
Gloria Vivaldi�Ar Hyd Y nos Trad�Welsh��arr Bob Chilcott The lord Bless you and keep you John�Rutter�down by the Riverside Trad�Spiritual�arr Gwyn Arch
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NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR BOYS JAZZ VOCAL GROUP Northampton, Northamptonshire Age�16-18
Musical director Barrie�Johnson
with a little Help from my Friends Lennon,�McCartney�arr Peter Gritton Java Jive Milton�Drake,�Ben�Oakland�arr Kirby Shaw Fix You Guy�Berryman,�Will�Champion,�Chris�Martin,�Jon�Buckland�arr Philip Lawson Soul Bossa nova Quincy�Jones�arr Alexander L’Estrange
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ST JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR Harrogate, North Yorkshire Age�11-18
Musical director Rachel�Brooks
Salmo 150 Aguiar�Your Song Elton�John�arr Mac Huff once we were kings Elton�John
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TUESDAY 5 JULYSENIOR CHOIRS TOWN HALL 10:30-19:50
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10:30 �
CROESYCEILIOG SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR Croesyceiliog, Torfaen Age�13-19
Musical director/Conductor Susie�Webb�Assistant Musical director Neil�Parker
And so it Goes Billy Joel�lux Arumque Eric�Whitacre�Seasons of love Jonathan�Larson�arr Susie Webb
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S PETER’S COLLEGIATE SCHOOL SENIOR CHOIR Wolverhampton, West Midlands Age�14-18
Musical director Kathryn�Morgan�Accompanist Toby�Barnard
it don’t Mean a Thing Ellington�arr Huff The Bluebird Stanford�it was a lover and his lass Rutter�The lord’s Prayer Lees
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BRADFORD GIRLS’ CHOIR Bradford, West Yorkshire Age�11-18
director Christopher�McElroy�Piano Keith�Roberts
everyone Sang Keith�Roberts�Salmo 150 Ernani�Aguiar
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YSGOL DINAS BRAN MALE ENSEMBLE Llangollen, Denbishire Age�16-18
Conductor�Aled�Phillips
viva la vida Coldplay�Patience Take�That�Chasing Cars Snow�Patrol�Just the way you are Bruno�Mars�All arr A Phillips
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WYVERN CHOIR Fair Oak, Hampshire Age�11-16
director�Kim�Shawyer
The Cuckoo Trad�American�arr Robert I Hugh Chasing Cars Paul�Wilson,�Gary�Lightbody,�Jonathan�Quinn,�Nathan�Connolly,�Tom�Simpson�arr Gitika Partington Happy Together Alan�Gordon,�Garry�Bonner�arr Gitika Partington
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BRIDGWATER COLLEGE SHOW CHOIR Bridgwater, Somerset Age�16-18
Music & Artistic director Kathryn�Stevens�Assistant director Claire�Switzer
That’s when the Music Takes Me/who loves You N�Sedaka,�F�Valli�Rule the world/ Happy ending�Take�That/Mika�Thriller in the Mirror M�Jackson�All arr K Stevens
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CHESHIRE YOUTH CHOIR Cheshire Age�13-21
Conductor Shirley�Court
Accompanist, Music Service leader�Margaret�Corlett,��Alison�Corten�Money canst not Buy me love Cartnye�arr Mark Williams The Heart of a Rose Michael�Neaum�kaal kalla Eric�Whitacre�Chatanooga choo choo Harry�Warren�arr Peter Schmutte
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LUNCH�
1 HOUR �
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LINCOLN MINSTER SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR Lincoln, Lincolnshire Age�11-17
director Aric�Prentice
ev’ry Time i Feel the Spirit Trad�arr Bob Chilcott Rest Ken�Burton�Sanctus (from Requiem) Fauré�Hamba lulu Trad�arr Mike Brewer
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NSG MADRIGALIS Northampton, Northamptonshire�Age�12-18
Conductor Julie�Shaw
Tota Pulchra es Maurice�Durufle�Making waves Bob�Chilcott�diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend Jule�Styne�arr Nicholas Hare
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CHARVIL GIRLS’ CHOIR Reading, Berkshire Age�10-18
Musical director Suzanne�Newman�Accompanist Mary�Daniels
out Here on my own Michael�Gore�arr Jeff Funk Circles of Motion Bob�Chilcott�Hold the wind Folk�song�arr Mary Goetze Fields of Gold G�M�Sumner�arr Roger Emerson
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EMANUEL SCHOOL CHAPEL CHOIR Wandsworth, London Age�11-18
Conductor Jonathan�Holmes�Accompanist Simon�Gregory
Blessed City, Heavenly Salem�Edward�C�Bairstow��lux Aurumque Eric�Whitacre
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CANTATE Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire Age�13-17
Music director Nicholas�Shaw
Remember not, lord, our offences�Purcell�Cantate domino Monteverdi�arr Kibblewhite The Seal lullaby Eric�Whitacre�Chattanooga Choo Choo Warren,�Gordon�arr Mac Huff
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DURHAM COUNTY YOUTH CHOIR Durham Age�14-19
Conductor Hilary�Ions�Assistant Conductor Jim�Morgan
Jabberwocky Sam�Pottle�lux Aurumque Eric�Whitacre�Happy Together The�Turtles�arr Jim Morgan
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BASSALEG SCHOOL SENIOR CHOIR Newport, Gwent Age�13-18
Musical director Carol�Williams�Accompanist Lisa�Norbury
Jabula Jesu Stephen�Hatfield�The lord Bless you & keep you John�Rutter�i Bob un Sydd Ffyddlon Caradog�Roberts�Amen arr Alan Simmons
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FEEDBACK�
15:00-15:30�
BREAK�
15 MINS �
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ST AIDAN’S HIGH SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR Harrogate, North Yorkshire Age�17-18
director of Music Mark�Pallant
love divine Howard�Goodall�Sleep Eric�Whitacre�king of kings Jarrod�Cooper�arr�Mark�Pallant
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BOSTON YOUTH POP CHOIR Boston, Lincolnshire Age�11-18
director Andy�Raine
every Time i Feel the Spirit Trad�arr Mark De Lisser Total Praise arr Alex Addis He Reigns Kirk�Franklin
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BORLASE GOSPEL CHOIR Marlow, Berkshire Age�14-18
Conductors Bethany�Roberts,�Rosie�Morgan
let the River Run Carly�Simon�arr Patrick Gazard Free Billy�Taylor�arr Bethany Roberts Someone like You Adele�Adkins�arr Bethany Roberts, Rosie Morgan Son of a Preacher Man Jon�Hurley,�Ronnie�Wilkins�arr Mac Huff
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OCTAVE Halifax, West Yorkshire Age�17-18�organiser Lucy�Robinson
Amen incorporating This little light of Mine Alan�Simmons�And So it Goes Billy�Joel�arr Bob Chilcott Azikatali arr Lucy Robinson Shadowland Hans�Zimmer,�Lebo�M�arr Lucy Robinson
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TONALITY Plymouth, Devon Age�12-20
Musical director Laura�Ilsley�Accompanist Alex�Short
The Blower’s daughter Damien�Rice�Make you Feel my love Bob�Dylan�arr Jeremy Birchall, Christopher Hussey Just the way you are Philip�Lawrence,�Ari�Levine,�Khari�Cain,�Khalil�Walton
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NORTHANTS COUNTY YOUTH CHOIR Northampton, Northamptonshire Age�12-19
director Graham�Tear�Accompanist Kay�Warcaba-Wood
The keel Row Trad��arr John Rutter o Salutaris Hostia Vytautas�Miskinis�lullabye-Goodnight my Angel Billy�Joel�arr Greg Beardsell with a lily in your Hand Eric�Whitacre
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MOUNT ST MARY’S COLLEGE CHAMBER CHOIR Spinkhill, Derbyshire Age�14-18
Musical director Lucy�Kitchener�Assistant director Katharine�Prestwood
Agnus dei Barber�Hail Smiling Morn Spofforth�we Beseech Thee
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DAME ALICE CHAMBER CHOIR Bedford, Bedfordshire Age�12-17
director Sarah�Aylen�Accompanist Julia�Smith
Alleluia Earlene�Rentz�The lamb John�Taverner�arr Barry Rose it was a lover and his lass John�Rutter�will Ye Go, laddie, Go Trad�Scottish�arr Michael Neaum
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TUESDAY 5 JULY SENIOR CHOIRS ADRIAN BOULT HALL 17:30-19:40
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ADRIAN BOULT HALL
17:30 �
THE RAINBOW CONNECTION YOUTH CHOIR�Doncaster, South Yorkshire Age�13-20
Musical director Paul�Mellors�vocal Coach/Musical Staging Deborah�Mellors
Add some Music to your day Brian�Wilson�Bring him Home Claude�Michel�Schonberg,�Alain�Boublil�Suite from Tommy Peter�Townshend�All arr Paul Mellors
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THOMAS TELFORD SCHOOL CHOIR Telford, Shropshire Age�11-18
Musical director Gareth�Howard
lean on Me Bill�Withers��Chasing Cars Snow�Patrol�The lord Bless you and keep you John�Rutter�living on a Prayer Bon�Jovi
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SOUTHAMPTON YOUTH CHOIR Southampton, Hampshire Age�15-19
director�Jane�Higgins�Assistant director Graham�Kidd
viva la Musica Erod�Go down Moses Trad�Spiritual�arr Gordon Jacobs Bogoroditsye dyevo Rachmaninov�Tibie Paiom Bortnianski�My Spirit Sang all day Finzi
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ST CECILIA SINGERS Croydon, Surrey Age�14-18
director Hilary�Meyer�Accompanist Gill�Hope
Hamba lulu Trad�Zulu��arr Mike Brewer This Freezing winter night Britten�Tower of Babble Hal�Leonard
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THE VOICE SqUAD SENIORS Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Age�13-18
director/Accompanist Birgitta�Kenyon
do you Hear the People Sing? Schonberg,�Boublil�Master of the House Schonberg,�Boublil�Flying Home Jason�Robert�Brown�Madame Guillotine Wildhorn,�Knighton
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LUTON YOUTH CANTORES Luton, Bedfordshire Age�13-19
Musical director Kerry�Watson�Pianist Nick�Ridout
Cantique de Jean Racine Fauré�arr Kenneth Neufeld one Short day Stephen�Schwartz�arr Roger Emerson Run�Gary Lightbody,��Jonathan�Quinn,��Mark�McClelland,��Nathan�Connolly,��Iain�Archer�arr Jeremy Birchall, Christopher Hussey
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TEES VALLEY YOUTH CHOIR Teesside Age�16-18
Musical director Andy�King
Armottonman osa Mia�Makaroff�Bogoroditsye dyevo Rachmaninov�Contre Qui Rose Morten�Lauridsen�The Battle of Jericho Moses�Hogan
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FEEDBACK�
19:15-19:40�
* Student�Composititon
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TWYFORD GOSPEL CHOIR Acton, London Age�11-18
director of Music College Dan�Francis�Conductor Rev�Lloyd�Crossfield�Musical directors Alison�Winter,�Phil�Bennett
To the lamb Darwin�Hobbs�Hallelujah from Messiah Handel�arr Mervyn Warren, Michael O Jackson, Mark Kibble, Teena Chinn Giants Donald�Lawrence
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ARDEN YOUTH CHOIR (THE ARDEN ANGELS) Pendle, Lancashire Age�12-20
Musical director/Conductor Susan�Eames
The nightingale Weelkes�Hushabye Mountain Sherman�arr Beck Proud Mary Fogerty�arr Shaw o Happy day Hawkins
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GREATER GWENTYOUTH CHOIR Newport, Gwent Age�14-21
Music director David�Davies�Accompanist Christopher�Knott
Gloria Vivaldi�Ar Hyd Y nos Trad�Welsh��arr Bob Chilcott The lord Bless you and keep you John�Rutter�down by the Riverside Trad�Spiritual�arr Gwyn Arch
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NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR BOYS JAZZ VOCAL GROUP Northampton, Northamptonshire Age�16-18
Musical director Barrie�Johnson
with a little Help from my Friends Lennon,�McCartney�arr Peter Gritton Java Jive Milton�Drake,�Ben�Oakland�arr Kirby Shaw Fix You Guy�Berryman,�Will�Champion,�Chris�Martin,�Jon�Buckland�arr Philip Lawson Soul Bossa nova Quincy�Jones�arr Alexander L’Estrange
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ST JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR Harrogate, North Yorkshire Age�11-18
Musical director Rachel�Brooks
Salmo 150 Aguiar�Your Song Elton�John�arr Mac Huff once we were kings Elton�John
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FEEDBACK�
19:15-19:50�
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WEDNESDAY6 JULYOrchestras ensembles rOck, POP & Urban
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ENSEMBLES RECITAL HALL SPONSORED BY THE MUSICIANS’ UNION 10:45-19:25PReSenTeR Michelle Holloway & Saoirse Mcdonald
MuSiC MenToRS
Tony Harris
describe yourself using only musical directions.�Con�fuoco.�
during your own studies, who inspired you? I�was�at�Bretton�Hall�in�the�90s�and�we�had�a�whole�gang�of�inspiring�and�anarchic�tutors.�We�had�a�resident�ensemble�called�the�Cornelius�Cardew�Ensemble�and�they�changed�the�way�I�thought�about�music�completely.
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? The�New�York�performance�artist,�Laurie�Anderson.�She�creates�this�amazing�mix��of�visuals,�imagery,�poetry,�electronica��and�violin.�The�recent�Homeland�album��is�the�most�evocative�record�I’ve�heard��for�many�years.�
Andrew Skeet
who are your musical heroes? Bach,�Stravinsky,�Debussy,�Prokofiev,�Rachmaninoff,�Steve�Reich,�Philip�Glass,�Bernard�Hermann,�John�Barry,�Bill�Evans,�Jimi�Hendrix,�Malcolm�Arnold,�Lalo�Schifrin,�The�Meters,�Isaac�Hayes,�DJ�Shadow.
what’s been your most memorable musical experience? Singing�in�a�boys�Chorus�in�Benjamin�Britten’s�War�Requiem�in�the�packed�Acropolis�in�Athens�when�I�was�11�with��the�LPO�and�the�Brighton�Festival�Chorus.��Also�playing�Glastonbury�with�the�Divine�Comedy�in�2005.
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ENSEMBLES ADRIAN BOULT HALL SPONSORED BY THE MUSICIANS’ UNION11:00-19:20PReSenTeR MFY & Sam dunkley
MuSiC MenToRS
Andy Grappy
what are the cells that make up your musical dnA? Jazz,�Calypso,�Ska,�Jazz-Funk,�Reggae,�Soul,�Classical,�Church�Hymns,�Gospel,�Folk,�Brass�Band�Music,�World�Music.
what’s the best advice anyone ever gave you? Enjoy�what�you�do,�listen,�contribute,�be�aware,�and�keep�learning.
who are your musical heroes? Mahler,�Coltrane,�John�Fletcher,�Thelonius�Monk,�Bob�Marley,�Itzhak�Perlman,�Cathy�Berberian,�Sun�Ra,�Quincy�Jones,�Keith�Jarrett.
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? Commitment,�enjoyment�and�communication.
damien Harron
what has your musical journey been to date? Tell us about the various twists, turns, ups and downs of your career. I�co-formed�BackBeat�Percussion�Quartet�after�graduating.��Together�we�have�won�lots�of�awards�and�have�toured�all�around�the�world.��I�still�play�with�BackBeat�Percussion�Quartet,�alongside�other�groups�that�play�mostly�newly�composed�music.
what are you most looking forward to at the national Festival? what do you enjoy about being a MFY Mentor? I�love�the�festival�atmosphere.�It�makes�me�reassured�to�know�that�talent�is�being�nurtured�and�given�a�chance�to�show�it.
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? At�the�moment�I�love�Nico�Muhly's�compositions.
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ORCHESTRAS SYMPHONY HALL SPONSORED BY THE FEDERATION OF MUSIC SERVICES 11:00-19:05PReSenTeR Colette Zgoda
MuSiC MenToRS
david Beer
who are your musical heroes? Bernstein,�Barbirolli,�Roger�Waters,��David�Bowie.
what was the last concert you went to? Muse�at�Wembley,�and�Locrian�Ensemble�singing�Bernstein�and�Britten.
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? Commitment,�energy,�technique,��a�sense�of�enjoyment,�musicianship.
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? Matt�Bellamy�from�Muse�–�a�fantastically�talented�man,�wonderful�guitar�and�piano�player.�
what’s the best advice anyone ever gave you? Never�give�up,�practise�hard,�and�always�believe�you�will�succeed.
eric Tebbett
if you could be joined by any musician as co-music mentor, who would they be? Sir�Simon�Rattle.
describe yourself in musical terms. Allegro�vivace�fortissimo�-�dolce�teneramente!
what are you most looking forward to at the national Festival? what do you enjoy about being a MFY Mentor? The�joy�of�seeing�and�hearing�so�many�keen,�aspiring�musicians.�
who are your musical heroes? Elgar,�Frank�Bridge,�Britten.
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ROCK, POP & URBAN HMV INSTITUTE SPONSORED BY ROCKSCHOOL12:30-21:30PReSenTeR will Horner
MuSiC MenToRS
John evans
what are the cells that make up your musical dnA? 50%�guitar�based�rock/pop,�40%�classical,�10%�jazz�(more�of�a�pie�chart!).
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? Fleet�foxes�–�fresh,�beautiful�sounds,��great�songs�and�performers.�
if you could recommend one recording, what would it be? Spirit�on�Eden�–�Talk�Talk.�
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? The�connection�between�the�performers��and�the�music�and�the�audience.�Capturing�the�feeling�of�excitement�and�anticipation��of�what’s�about�to�come.��The�moment.�
Rob Farrer
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? Stevie�Wonder.�I�saw�him�at�the�O2�Arena��a�couple�of�years�ago�and�it�made�me�realise�why�I�love�playing�music.�The�band�was�amazing�and�the�whole�place�was�drowning�in�unrelenting�groove.
what’s a typical day for you? The�beauty�of�my�job�is�that�I�don’t�really�have�a�typical�day.��I�teach,�I�play�shows,��I�work�with�orchestras,�chamber�ensembles,�pop�bands,�do�film�sessions,�perform��in�workshops�and�work�as�an�MFY�Mentor.��For�me,�the�reason�I�enjoy�every�day�at�work�is�the�variety�I�get�and�the�fact�that�much��of�the�time�I�don’t�know�what�I’m�playing�until�I�get�there.
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? Energy,�passion,�dynamics�and�a�good�shirt.
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STudenT CoMPoSiTion AwARdS SPonSoRed BY
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WORKSHOPS national Youth orchestra Symphony�Hall�
Samyo Birmingham�Conservatoire�
PlAY�NUT�Stage
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SCHOOL ORCHESTRAS �
11:00 �
NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR BOYS ORCHESTRA�Northampton, Northamptonshire�Age�11-18
Musical director Barrie�Johnson
kallalanta William�G�Harbison�danzas Cubanos Robert�Sheldon
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CAERLEON COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL STRING ORCHESTRA Caerleon, Newport Age�11-18
Conductor Peter�James�
Masquerade Daniel�Bickerton
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LADY MANNERS SCHOOL ORCHESTRA�Bakewell, Derbyshire Age�11-18
Conductor Tim�Maunder
Polotsvian dances Borodin�The Xith doctor Gold,�Grainger�arr Steadman
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EGGLESCLIFFE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees Age�11-18
Conductor Matthew�Haworth
little Suite, op 53 Prelude dance March Arnold Berceuse & Finale from The Firebird Suite Stravinsky�arr Merle Isaac
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KING EDWARD VI SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Southampton, Hampshire Age�11-18
Musical director Heather�Freemantle
danse infernale from The Firebird Suite Stravinsky�arr Issac Berceuse & Finale from The Firebird Suite Stravinsky�arr Issac Children of Sanchez Mangione�arr Phillips, Dennison
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ORCHESTRA OF THE LANCASTER GRAMMAR SCHOOLS Lancaster, Lancashire Age�11-18
director Jeremy�Truslove
Scene from Swan lake Tchaikovsky�danse Macabre Saint-Saens
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LUNCH1 HOUR �
SOUTH WILTS GRAMMAR SCHOOL STRING CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Salisbury, Wiltshire Age�14-18
Musical director Richard�Parsons
Concerto Grosso op 6 no 8 in G minor Corelli
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GIBSON ORCHESTRA Upminster, Essex Age�12-18
director of Music Jan�Bristow
dance of the Tumblers Rimsky-Korsakov�arr�Stone�una donna a quindici anni (Cosi fan tutti) Mozart�Marche Slave Tchaikovsky�arr Tomlinson
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YSGOL GREENHILL LIGHT ORCHESTRA Tenby, Pembrokeshire Age�11-18
Conductor Paul�Rapi�Assistant Musical director Sarah�Rapi
Aces High Ron�Goodwin�king kong Soundtrack Highlights�James�Newton�Howard�arr Ted Ricketts Tequila Chuck�Rio�arr Charles Sayer
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CROMPTON HOUSE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Oldham, Greater Manchester Age�12-18
Conductor Jack�Pickford
Seasonal dances i winter ii Spring iii Summer iv Autumn Kenneth�Platts�
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qUEEN ELIZABETH’S SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Barnet, Hertfordshire Age�12-18
Conductor Kieron�Howe
Champagne Polka Johann�Strauss�Jr�Slavonic dance no 8 Dvorák�arr Merle J Isaac An American in Paris Suite Gershwin�arr John Whitney
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FEEDBACK�
15:45-16:15�
BREAK 15 MINS�
WEDNESDAY 6 JULY ORCHESTRAS SPONSORED BY THE FEDERATION OF MUSIC SERVICES SYMPHONY HALL11:00-19:05
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OPEN STRING & CHAMBER ORCHESTRAS �
16:30 �
WRExHAM SCHOOLS STRING ENSEMBLE Wrexham Age�12-21
Conductor Mark�Lansom
Five Seascapes* Patrick�Lucas
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PENZANCE YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA Penzance, Cornwall Age�11-18
director Tim�Boulton�Assistant Henri�Dubrey
Jazz Patchwork for Piano & Strings* iii Green & Amber iv Purple & Red Ben�Comeau
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BRIGHTON YOUTH ORCHESTRA STRING ENSEMBLE Brighton, East Sussex Age�14-18
Conductor Andrew�Sherwood
double violin Concerto in A minor Vivaldi�Adagio for Strings Barber
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE YOUTH ORCHESTRA STRING SECTION Gloucestershire Age�15-18
orchestral Manager Andy�Prouse�Conductor�Glyn�Oxley
Adagio for Strings Barber�A life for the Tsar (operatic excerpts) Glinka�arr Rimsky-Korsakov
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY STRING SINFONIA Northamptonshire Age�14-18
Conductor Richard�Roper
Concerto Grosso i intrada ii Burlesca ostinata iii Sarabande iv Scherzo v March and Reprise Vaughan�Williams
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CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR STRINGS Carmarthen, Carmarthen-shire Age�12-18
Musical director Norman�Roberts
Menuetto from Serenata notturna Mozart�Stringsweet Norman�Roberts�irish legend Robert�Kerr�arr Soon Hee Newbold
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GREATER GWENT YOUTH STRING ENSEMBLE Newport, Gwent Age�14-20
Music director Peter�James
Myfanwy Christopher�Petrie
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18:45-19:05�
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WEDNESDAY6 JULYOrchestras ensembles rOck, POP & Urban
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ENSEMBLES RECITAL HALL SPONSORED BY THE MUSICIANS’ UNION 10:45-19:25PReSenTeR Michelle Holloway & Saoirse Mcdonald
MuSiC MenToRS
Tony Harris
describe yourself using only musical directions.�Con�fuoco.�
during your own studies, who inspired you? I�was�at�Bretton�Hall�in�the�90s�and�we�had�a�whole�gang�of�inspiring�and�anarchic�tutors.�We�had�a�resident�ensemble�called�the�Cornelius�Cardew�Ensemble�and�they�changed�the�way�I�thought�about�music�completely.
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? The�New�York�performance�artist,�Laurie�Anderson.�She�creates�this�amazing�mix��of�visuals,�imagery,�poetry,�electronica��and�violin.�The�recent�Homeland�album��is�the�most�evocative�record�I’ve�heard��for�many�years.�
Andrew Skeet
who are your musical heroes? Bach,�Stravinsky,�Debussy,�Prokofiev,�Rachmaninoff,�Steve�Reich,�Philip�Glass,�Bernard�Hermann,�John�Barry,�Bill�Evans,�Jimi�Hendrix,�Malcolm�Arnold,�Lalo�Schifrin,�The�Meters,�Isaac�Hayes,�DJ�Shadow.
what’s been your most memorable musical experience? Singing�in�a�boys�Chorus�in�Benjamin�Britten’s�War�Requiem�in�the�packed�Acropolis�in�Athens�when�I�was�11�with��the�LPO�and�the�Brighton�Festival�Chorus.��Also�playing�Glastonbury�with�the�Divine�Comedy�in�2005.
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ENSEMBLES ADRIAN BOULT HALL SPONSORED BY THE MUSICIANS’ UNION11:00-19:20PReSenTeR MFY & Sam dunkley
MuSiC MenToRS
Andy Grappy
what are the cells that make up your musical dnA? Jazz,�Calypso,�Ska,�Jazz-Funk,�Reggae,�Soul,�Classical,�Church�Hymns,�Gospel,�Folk,�Brass�Band�Music,�World�Music.
what’s the best advice anyone ever gave you? Enjoy�what�you�do,�listen,�contribute,�be�aware,�and�keep�learning.
who are your musical heroes? Mahler,�Coltrane,�John�Fletcher,�Thelonius�Monk,�Bob�Marley,�Itzhak�Perlman,�Cathy�Berberian,�Sun�Ra,�Quincy�Jones,�Keith�Jarrett.
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? Commitment,�enjoyment�and�communication.
damien Harron
what has your musical journey been to date? Tell us about the various twists, turns, ups and downs of your career. I�co-formed�BackBeat�Percussion�Quartet�after�graduating.��Together�we�have�won�lots�of�awards�and�have�toured�all�around�the�world.��I�still�play�with�BackBeat�Percussion�Quartet,�alongside�other�groups�that�play�mostly�newly�composed�music.
what are you most looking forward to at the national Festival? what do you enjoy about being a MFY Mentor? I�love�the�festival�atmosphere.�It�makes�me�reassured�to�know�that�talent�is�being�nurtured�and�given�a�chance�to�show�it.
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? At�the�moment�I�love�Nico�Muhly's�compositions.
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ORCHESTRAS SYMPHONY HALL SPONSORED BY THE FEDERATION OF MUSIC SERVICES 11:00-19:05PReSenTeR Colette Zgoda
MuSiC MenToRS
david Beer
who are your musical heroes? Bernstein,�Barbirolli,�Roger�Waters,��David�Bowie.
what was the last concert you went to? Muse�at�Wembley,�and�Locrian�Ensemble�singing�Bernstein�and�Britten.
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? Commitment,�energy,�technique,��a�sense�of�enjoyment,�musicianship.
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? Matt�Bellamy�from�Muse�–�a�fantastically�talented�man,�wonderful�guitar�and�piano�player.�
what’s the best advice anyone ever gave you? Never�give�up,�practise�hard,�and�always�believe�you�will�succeed.
eric Tebbett
if you could be joined by any musician as co-music mentor, who would they be? Sir�Simon�Rattle.
describe yourself in musical terms. Allegro�vivace�fortissimo�-�dolce�teneramente!
what are you most looking forward to at the national Festival? what do you enjoy about being a MFY Mentor? The�joy�of�seeing�and�hearing�so�many�keen,�aspiring�musicians.�
who are your musical heroes? Elgar,�Frank�Bridge,�Britten.
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what are the cells that make up your musical dnA? 50%�guitar�based�rock/pop,�40%�classical,�10%�jazz�(more�of�a�pie�chart!).
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? Fleet�foxes�–�fresh,�beautiful�sounds,��great�songs�and�performers.�
if you could recommend one recording, what would it be? Spirit�on�Eden�–�Talk�Talk.�
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? The�connection�between�the�performers��and�the�music�and�the�audience.�Capturing�the�feeling�of�excitement�and�anticipation��of�what’s�about�to�come.��The�moment.�
Rob Farrer
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? Stevie�Wonder.�I�saw�him�at�the�O2�Arena��a�couple�of�years�ago�and�it�made�me�realise�why�I�love�playing�music.�The�band�was�amazing�and�the�whole�place�was�drowning�in�unrelenting�groove.
what’s a typical day for you? The�beauty�of�my�job�is�that�I�don’t�really�have�a�typical�day.��I�teach,�I�play�shows,��I�work�with�orchestras,�chamber�ensembles,�pop�bands,�do�film�sessions,�perform��in�workshops�and�work�as�an�MFY�Mentor.��For�me,�the�reason�I�enjoy�every�day�at�work�is�the�variety�I�get�and�the�fact�that�much��of�the�time�I�don’t�know�what�I’m�playing�until�I�get�there.
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? Energy,�passion,�dynamics�and�a�good�shirt.
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SCHOOL ORCHESTRAS �
11:00 �
NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR BOYS ORCHESTRA�Northampton, Northamptonshire�Age�11-18
Musical director Barrie�Johnson
kallalanta William�G�Harbison�danzas Cubanos Robert�Sheldon
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CAERLEON COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL STRING ORCHESTRA Caerleon, Newport Age�11-18
Conductor Peter�James�
Masquerade Daniel�Bickerton
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LADY MANNERS SCHOOL ORCHESTRA�Bakewell, Derbyshire Age�11-18
Conductor Tim�Maunder
Polotsvian dances Borodin�The Xith doctor Gold,�Grainger�arr Steadman
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EGGLESCLIFFE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees Age�11-18
Conductor Matthew�Haworth
little Suite, op 53 Prelude dance March Arnold Berceuse & Finale from The Firebird Suite Stravinsky�arr Merle Isaac
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KING EDWARD VI SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Southampton, Hampshire Age�11-18
Musical director Heather�Freemantle
danse infernale from The Firebird Suite Stravinsky�arr Issac Berceuse & Finale from The Firebird Suite Stravinsky�arr Issac Children of Sanchez Mangione�arr Phillips, Dennison
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ORCHESTRA OF THE LANCASTER GRAMMAR SCHOOLS Lancaster, Lancashire Age�11-18
director Jeremy�Truslove
Scene from Swan lake Tchaikovsky�danse Macabre Saint-Saens
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LUNCH1 HOUR �
SOUTH WILTS GRAMMAR SCHOOL STRING CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Salisbury, Wiltshire Age�14-18
Musical director Richard�Parsons
Concerto Grosso op 6 no 8 in G minor Corelli
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GIBSON ORCHESTRA Upminster, Essex Age�12-18
director of Music Jan�Bristow
dance of the Tumblers Rimsky-Korsakov�arr�Stone�una donna a quindici anni (Cosi fan tutti) Mozart�Marche Slave Tchaikovsky�arr Tomlinson
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YSGOL GREENHILL LIGHT ORCHESTRA Tenby, Pembrokeshire Age�11-18
Conductor Paul�Rapi�Assistant Musical director Sarah�Rapi
Aces High Ron�Goodwin�king kong Soundtrack Highlights�James�Newton�Howard�arr Ted Ricketts Tequila Chuck�Rio�arr Charles Sayer
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CROMPTON HOUSE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Oldham, Greater Manchester Age�12-18
Conductor Jack�Pickford
Seasonal dances i winter ii Spring iii Summer iv Autumn Kenneth�Platts�
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qUEEN ELIZABETH’S SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Barnet, Hertfordshire Age�12-18
Conductor Kieron�Howe
Champagne Polka Johann�Strauss�Jr�Slavonic dance no 8 Dvorák�arr Merle J Isaac An American in Paris Suite Gershwin�arr John Whitney
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FEEDBACK�
15:45-16:15�
BREAK 15 MINS�
WEDNESDAY 6 JULY ORCHESTRAS SPONSORED BY THE FEDERATION OF MUSIC SERVICES SYMPHONY HALL11:00-19:05
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OPEN STRING & CHAMBER ORCHESTRAS �
16:30 �
WRExHAM SCHOOLS STRING ENSEMBLE Wrexham Age�12-21
Conductor Mark�Lansom
Five Seascapes* Patrick�Lucas
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PENZANCE YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA Penzance, Cornwall Age�11-18
director Tim�Boulton�Assistant Henri�Dubrey
Jazz Patchwork for Piano & Strings* iii Green & Amber iv Purple & Red Ben�Comeau
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BRIGHTON YOUTH ORCHESTRA STRING ENSEMBLE Brighton, East Sussex Age�14-18
Conductor Andrew�Sherwood
double violin Concerto in A minor Vivaldi�Adagio for Strings Barber
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE YOUTH ORCHESTRA STRING SECTION Gloucestershire Age�15-18
orchestral Manager Andy�Prouse�Conductor�Glyn�Oxley
Adagio for Strings Barber�A life for the Tsar (operatic excerpts) Glinka�arr Rimsky-Korsakov
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY STRING SINFONIA Northamptonshire Age�14-18
Conductor Richard�Roper
Concerto Grosso i intrada ii Burlesca ostinata iii Sarabande iv Scherzo v March and Reprise Vaughan�Williams
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CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR STRINGS Carmarthen, Carmarthen-shire Age�12-18
Musical director Norman�Roberts
Menuetto from Serenata notturna Mozart�Stringsweet Norman�Roberts�irish legend Robert�Kerr�arr Soon Hee Newbold
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GREATER GWENT YOUTH STRING ENSEMBLE Newport, Gwent Age�14-20
Music director Peter�James
Myfanwy Christopher�Petrie
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FEEDBACK�
18:45-19:05�
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11:00 �
BANCE North Hykeham, Lincolnshire Age�12-18
Musical director John�Crouch�Choreographer Antonia�Lloyd
Razzle dazzle�Kander,�Ebb�arr Jonty Nowell Soul Bossa nova Quincy�Jones�arr Mike Lewis
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WM & AC TOP BRASS Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Age�14-19
Conductor Ruth�Allen
Music Hall Fanfare Alan�Fernie�when the Stars Begin to Fall Spiritual�arr Jean-Francois Michel i will Follow Him Stole,�Roma,�Plante�arr Goff Richards
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R!OT Dover, Kent Age�11-19
director Michael�Yeoman�Assistant directors Matthew�Miles,�Joel�Wade
R!oT* R!OT
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HI NOTES ENSEMBLE Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�12-18
director Danny�Lane�Conductor Will�Mace
daedalus & icarus* Hi�Notes�Ensemble
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BOLTON SCHOOL SENIOR GUITAR ENSEMBLE Bolton, Greater Manchester Age�16-18
Musical director Jeremy�Bleasdale
Minor Swing Reinhardt,�Grappelly�arr J Bleasdale, J Heywood esquizofrenico* Chetan�Dongre�Bamboleo Gypsy�Kings�arr J Bleasdale
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“SWINGIN’ STRINGS” Taunton, Somerset Age�11-16
Musical director Sandra�Sutton
Allegro in G Vivaldi�arr Steven Frackenpohl Man in the Mirror Ballard,�Garrett�arr Robert Longfield viva la vida Berryman,�Buckland,�Champion,�Martin�arr Larry Moore Plink, Plank, Plunk Leroy�Anderson�arr William Zinn
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LUNCH�
1 HOUR �
HOLMFIRTH PYRAMID ORCHESTRA & VOICES Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Age�4-16
director Barry�Russell�Assistant directors James�W�Morgan,�Mark�Bentham
dream Song of Thunders Barry�Russell
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YEAR 9 BOYS..........! Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�13-14
impresario Matt�Richardson�Assistant Leigh�Baker
Four Chord Trick Various�arr Y 9 Boys
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BOTTOM HEAVY Newport, Gwent Age�4-20
Musical director Emma�Archer
Canon�Pachelbel�libertango Astor�Piazzolla�arr Daryl Runswick
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SALE GRAMMAR SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Sale, Cheshire Age�11-18
Musical director Dan�James
Guys & dolls Medley Loesser�arr Dan James
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BYMT FORTY FLUTES London Borough of Bromley Age�10-18
director�Kerry-Ann�Searle
Mixing the Malt Peter�Martin�arr Paige Long Hotfoot Celia�McDowall�River dance Bill�Whelan�arr Ray Farr, Anna Rekerrsley
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FEEDBACK�
15:10-15:40�
BREAK10 MINS �
BENTS GREEN SPECIAL SOUNDS Sheffield, South Yorkshire Age�15-16
Musical director Judith�Ennis�Assistant director Tristan�Ayling
Merry Christmas Mr lawrence Sakamoto�The Mission Morricone�All arr J Ennis
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HONLEY HIGH FLIERS Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�12-16
Musical director Leigh�Baker
She Said Plan�B�Handbags & Gladrags Stereophonics�valerie Zutons�All arr L Baker
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FRUG Spinkhill, Derbyshire Age�13-20
Musical director Zoe�Barker�Assistant Musical director Gemma�Hankins
occluded Thoughts* James�Kulme�Saxes with Attitude Michael�Sweeney�Agincourt* Harry�Castle
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BITESIZE MUSICAL THEATRE Wrexham Age�7-17
director Linda�Griffiths�Assistant Musical director Jo�Street
Medley from les Miserables Boulbil,�Schoenberg
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STAGE 84 - YORKSHIRE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS Bradford, West Yorkshire Age�7-21
Principal Valerie�Jackson�MBE�Musical director Paul�Phenny
Billy elliot /we will Rock You Elton�John,�Queen�arr Paul Phenny
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NYPE Northampton, Northamptonshire Age�14-18
director Matt�Butler
Strike Force Thomas�A�Brown
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BREAK15 MINS �
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GREATER GWENT SENIOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Newport, Gwent Age�14-18
director David�Powell
Technoblend David�Powell�Anitra’s dance Grieg�arr Nick Baron Smash Getaway Chris�Crockarell
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FITZWILLIAM STREET Huddersfield, West Yorkshire�Age�12-16
Musical director Sam�Horseman�Artistic director Birdy�Laws
Hounds of love Kate�Bush�Crazy/Back to Black Gnarls�Barkley,�Amy�Winehouse�All arr Sam Horseman
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THE BEATLETS Rochdale, Lancashire Age�11-15
Musical director Richard�Charles
African opening Philip�Glass�arr The Beatlets The Armadillo’s Auntie* The�Beatlets
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GREATER GWENT YOUTH BRASS ENSEMBLE Newport, Gwent Age�13-18
director Sean�O’Neill
Basse-danse from Capriol Suite Peter�Warlock�arr Eric Crees Russian Funeral for Brass & Percussion (1936) Benjamin�Britten
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FEEDBACK�
18:50-19:20�
WEDNESDAY 6 JULY ENSEMBLES SPONSORED BY MUSICIANS’ UNION ADRIAN BOULT HALL11:00-19:20 * Student�Composititon
WEDNESDAY 6 JULY ENSEMBLES SPONSORED BY MUSICIANS’ UNIONRECITAL HALL 10:45-19:25�
10:45 �
CITY OF HULL YOUTH PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE�Hull, East Yorkshire Age�13-17
Musical director Martin�King
Afro Blue Mongo�Santamaria��Arr Diane Downs, Rick Mattingly��Trixity John�R�Hearnes��Casper’s lullaby James�Horner��Arr Allison Campbell
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YONGE MINSTRELS OF OxENFORDE Oxford, Oxfordshire Age�8-18
director Rhiannon�Evans
la Morisque Susato�The Honie-suckle Holborne�Sing we & Chant it Morley�Fantasia no 2 in 6 Parts Byrd
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WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH WAITS Warwickshire Age�14-18
director Alison�Kinder�Tutor Liz�Murphy
Medley of dances The Glory of the north, oranges & lemons, Boatman John�Playford�The Andalusian Merchant Thomas�Weelkes�Amoroso Anon�Medieval�Galliard & Coranta William�Brade
* Student�Composititon
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THE PRIORY SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR Hitchin, Hertfordshire Age�15-19
Musical director Lindsay�Rowlands
Blackbird Lennon,�McCartney�arr Kings Singers irish Blessing Trad��arr�Moore�Short People Randy�Newman�arr Kings Singers Train�Albert�Hammond�arr Kings Singers
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OxFORDSHIRE YOUTH FLUTE CHOIR Oxfordshire Age�12-18
Conductor Caroline�Hobbs-Smith
Selections from the Sound of Music Richard�Rodgers�arr Bill Holcombe, Kris Dorsey
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BOLTON YOUTH SYMPHONIC BRASS Bolton Age�14-18
Musical director Simon�Dunkley�Senior Manager Martin�Kay
Funeral March Grieg�That's a Plenty Lew�Pollack�arr Simon Dunkley
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BIRMINGHAM SCHOOLS' PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Birmingham, West Midlands Age�14-18
director Victoria�Lee
ellipsis Nathan�Daughtrey�Stormbreak Jim�Casella
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LUNCH1 HOUR �
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EAST RIDING SENIOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE East Riding of Yorkshire Age�11-18
Group director Chris�Sykes
Suite for Solo drum Set & Percussion ensemble David�Mancini�The evening news Chris�Brooks
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THE LOWTONES Ramsgate, Kent Age�15-18
Musical director Molly�Hollman
Georgia on My Mind H�Carmichael�arr S Jamison Mr Sandman P�Ballard�arr�M�Hollman�Crazy G�Barkley�arr M Hollman o Brother where art Thou Medley Trad,�C�Stanley�arr M Hollman
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GCS UKULELE ENSEMBLE Guildford, Surrey Age�12-17
leader Christian�Drew
white winter Hymnal Fleet�Foxes�The Bucket Kings�of�Leon�Pencil Full of lead Paolo�Nutini�All arr Christian Drew
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SHORT BACK & SIDES Ashford, Kent Age�16-17
Musical director John�R�Hall
introduction My evaline Trad�arr A E Hall Steal Away Trad�Spiritual�arr M Bartholomew George Jones Trad�arr M Bartholomew loves me like a Rock Paul�Simon�arr JR Hall
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KIRKLEES JUNIOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Age�8-16
director C�Stephens�Conductor�Joe�Barstow
Tico Tico Zequinha de Abreu Will�Rapp�low Rider Band ‘war’ Diane�Downs,�Rick�Mattingly�oye Como va Tito Puento Will�Rapp�
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FEEDBACK 15:10-15:40�
BREAK10 MINS �
FLUTE COCKTAIL Yateley, Hampshire Age�14-18
Musical director Louise�Williams
The Comedian's Gallop Kabalevsky�arr�Ricky�Lombardo�over the Rainbow Arlen,�Harburg�arr Mel Orriss if i only . . . . . Arlen,�Harburg�arr Mel Orriss
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LEWES AREA ADVANCED CLARINET ENSEMBLE Lewes, East Sussex Age�14-18
director Clare�Moisan�Conductor Callum�Huseyin
Four Movements from Capriol Suite Peter�Warlock�arr Callum Huseyin
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CANTIqUE Newport, Gwent Age�15-17
director Emma�Archer
Ave verum Mozart�arr�Archer�vacant Dream�Theatre�arr McCluskey viva la vida Coldplay�arr McClusky
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BYMT BIG PHAT BRASS London Borough of Bromley Age�14-18
Conductor Dennis�Mycroft�
Suite from Chicago Kander,�Ebb�arr James Davies i Got Rhythm Gershwin�arr Roger Harvey �
GREATER GWENT SAxOPHONE ENSEMBLE Newport, Gwent Age�16-21
Music director Paul�Hornsby
Simple or what?! Chris�Gumbley��little Serenade Colin�Cowles�A Gwent Suite (New�Commission)��Blaenavon Cafnewfdd Karen�Street�
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BREAK15 MINS �
THE WHITSTABLE RECORDER ENSEMBLE Whitstable, Kent Age�11-16
Musical director Deborah�Porro
Allegro from Concerto Grosso l'estro Armonico op 3 no 8 Vivaldi�arr Brian Davey if you love me Tallis�Rondo, Hornpipe & Jig from Abdelazer�Purcell
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BURGESS HILL FLUTE SMOOTHIES Burgess Hill, West Sussex Age�16-18
director Anne�Hodgson�Accompanist Richard�Haslam
londonderry Air Trad Irish��Bossamanda Tony�Radford�little Red Monkey Jack�Jordan
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THE RETROTONES Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland Age�17
Manager Elizabeth�Bateman
Sometimes David�White�Sh-Boom James�Keyes,�Claude��&�Carl�Feaster,�Floyd�F�McRae,�James�Edwards�new York, new York John�Kander�At the Hop David�White,�John�Madara,�Artie�Singer�All arr David Gillson
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BERKSHIRE MAESTROS HORN ENSEMBLE Berkshire Age�15-18
director�Hannah�Evans
Music for the Royal Fireworks Handel�arr Evans locus iste Bruckner�arr Evans Bohemian Rhapsody Mercury�arr Bissill
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY SAxOPHONE CHOIR Northamptonshire Age�14-19
Conductors Ben�Drouet,�Joanne�Bridge
el Torneo Paul�Harvey�arr Michael Watkins
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FEEDBACK 18:55-19:25�
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11:00 �
BANCE North Hykeham, Lincolnshire Age�12-18
Musical director John�Crouch�Choreographer Antonia�Lloyd
Razzle dazzle�Kander,�Ebb�arr Jonty Nowell Soul Bossa nova Quincy�Jones�arr Mike Lewis
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WM & AC TOP BRASS Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Age�14-19
Conductor Ruth�Allen
Music Hall Fanfare Alan�Fernie�when the Stars Begin to Fall Spiritual�arr Jean-Francois Michel i will Follow Him Stole,�Roma,�Plante�arr Goff Richards
�
R!OT Dover, Kent Age�11-19
director Michael�Yeoman�Assistant directors Matthew�Miles,�Joel�Wade
R!oT* R!OT
�
HI NOTES ENSEMBLE Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�12-18
director Danny�Lane�Conductor Will�Mace
daedalus & icarus* Hi�Notes�Ensemble
�
BOLTON SCHOOL SENIOR GUITAR ENSEMBLE Bolton, Greater Manchester Age�16-18
Musical director Jeremy�Bleasdale
Minor Swing Reinhardt,�Grappelly�arr J Bleasdale, J Heywood esquizofrenico* Chetan�Dongre�Bamboleo Gypsy�Kings�arr J Bleasdale
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“SWINGIN’ STRINGS” Taunton, Somerset Age�11-16
Musical director Sandra�Sutton
Allegro in G Vivaldi�arr Steven Frackenpohl Man in the Mirror Ballard,�Garrett�arr Robert Longfield viva la vida Berryman,�Buckland,�Champion,�Martin�arr Larry Moore Plink, Plank, Plunk Leroy�Anderson�arr William Zinn
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LUNCH�
1 HOUR �
HOLMFIRTH PYRAMID ORCHESTRA & VOICES Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Age�4-16
director Barry�Russell�Assistant directors James�W�Morgan,�Mark�Bentham
dream Song of Thunders Barry�Russell
�
YEAR 9 BOYS..........! Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�13-14
impresario Matt�Richardson�Assistant Leigh�Baker
Four Chord Trick Various�arr Y 9 Boys
�
BOTTOM HEAVY Newport, Gwent Age�4-20
Musical director Emma�Archer
Canon�Pachelbel�libertango Astor�Piazzolla�arr Daryl Runswick
�
SALE GRAMMAR SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Sale, Cheshire Age�11-18
Musical director Dan�James
Guys & dolls Medley Loesser�arr Dan James
�
BYMT FORTY FLUTES London Borough of Bromley Age�10-18
director�Kerry-Ann�Searle
Mixing the Malt Peter�Martin�arr Paige Long Hotfoot Celia�McDowall�River dance Bill�Whelan�arr Ray Farr, Anna Rekerrsley
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FEEDBACK�
15:10-15:40�
BREAK10 MINS �
BENTS GREEN SPECIAL SOUNDS Sheffield, South Yorkshire Age�15-16
Musical director Judith�Ennis�Assistant director Tristan�Ayling
Merry Christmas Mr lawrence Sakamoto�The Mission Morricone�All arr J Ennis
�
HONLEY HIGH FLIERS Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�12-16
Musical director Leigh�Baker
She Said Plan�B�Handbags & Gladrags Stereophonics�valerie Zutons�All arr L Baker
�
FRUG Spinkhill, Derbyshire Age�13-20
Musical director Zoe�Barker�Assistant Musical director Gemma�Hankins
occluded Thoughts* James�Kulme�Saxes with Attitude Michael�Sweeney�Agincourt* Harry�Castle
�
BITESIZE MUSICAL THEATRE Wrexham Age�7-17
director Linda�Griffiths�Assistant Musical director Jo�Street
Medley from les Miserables Boulbil,�Schoenberg
�
STAGE 84 - YORKSHIRE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS Bradford, West Yorkshire Age�7-21
Principal Valerie�Jackson�MBE�Musical director Paul�Phenny
Billy elliot /we will Rock You Elton�John,�Queen�arr Paul Phenny
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NYPE Northampton, Northamptonshire Age�14-18
director Matt�Butler
Strike Force Thomas�A�Brown
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BREAK15 MINS �
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GREATER GWENT SENIOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Newport, Gwent Age�14-18
director David�Powell
Technoblend David�Powell�Anitra’s dance Grieg�arr Nick Baron Smash Getaway Chris�Crockarell
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FITZWILLIAM STREET Huddersfield, West Yorkshire�Age�12-16
Musical director Sam�Horseman�Artistic director Birdy�Laws
Hounds of love Kate�Bush�Crazy/Back to Black Gnarls�Barkley,�Amy�Winehouse�All arr Sam Horseman
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THE BEATLETS Rochdale, Lancashire Age�11-15
Musical director Richard�Charles
African opening Philip�Glass�arr The Beatlets The Armadillo’s Auntie* The�Beatlets
�
GREATER GWENT YOUTH BRASS ENSEMBLE Newport, Gwent Age�13-18
director Sean�O’Neill
Basse-danse from Capriol Suite Peter�Warlock�arr Eric Crees Russian Funeral for Brass & Percussion (1936) Benjamin�Britten
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FEEDBACK�
18:50-19:20�
WEDNESDAY 6 JULY ENSEMBLES SPONSORED BY MUSICIANS’ UNION ADRIAN BOULT HALL11:00-19:20 * Student�Composititon
WEDNESDAY 6 JULY ENSEMBLES SPONSORED BY MUSICIANS’ UNIONRECITAL HALL 10:45-19:25�
10:45 �
CITY OF HULL YOUTH PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE�Hull, East Yorkshire Age�13-17
Musical director Martin�King
Afro Blue Mongo�Santamaria��Arr Diane Downs, Rick Mattingly��Trixity John�R�Hearnes��Casper’s lullaby James�Horner��Arr Allison Campbell
�
YONGE MINSTRELS OF OxENFORDE Oxford, Oxfordshire Age�8-18
director Rhiannon�Evans
la Morisque Susato�The Honie-suckle Holborne�Sing we & Chant it Morley�Fantasia no 2 in 6 Parts Byrd
�
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH WAITS Warwickshire Age�14-18
director Alison�Kinder�Tutor Liz�Murphy
Medley of dances The Glory of the north, oranges & lemons, Boatman John�Playford�The Andalusian Merchant Thomas�Weelkes�Amoroso Anon�Medieval�Galliard & Coranta William�Brade
* Student�Composititon
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THE PRIORY SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR Hitchin, Hertfordshire Age�15-19
Musical director Lindsay�Rowlands
Blackbird Lennon,�McCartney�arr Kings Singers irish Blessing Trad��arr�Moore�Short People Randy�Newman�arr Kings Singers Train�Albert�Hammond�arr Kings Singers
�
OxFORDSHIRE YOUTH FLUTE CHOIR Oxfordshire Age�12-18
Conductor Caroline�Hobbs-Smith
Selections from the Sound of Music Richard�Rodgers�arr Bill Holcombe, Kris Dorsey
�
BOLTON YOUTH SYMPHONIC BRASS Bolton Age�14-18
Musical director Simon�Dunkley�Senior Manager Martin�Kay
Funeral March Grieg�That's a Plenty Lew�Pollack�arr Simon Dunkley
�
BIRMINGHAM SCHOOLS' PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Birmingham, West Midlands Age�14-18
director Victoria�Lee
ellipsis Nathan�Daughtrey�Stormbreak Jim�Casella
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LUNCH1 HOUR �
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EAST RIDING SENIOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE East Riding of Yorkshire Age�11-18
Group director Chris�Sykes
Suite for Solo drum Set & Percussion ensemble David�Mancini�The evening news Chris�Brooks
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THE LOWTONES Ramsgate, Kent Age�15-18
Musical director Molly�Hollman
Georgia on My Mind H�Carmichael�arr S Jamison Mr Sandman P�Ballard�arr�M�Hollman�Crazy G�Barkley�arr M Hollman o Brother where art Thou Medley Trad,�C�Stanley�arr M Hollman
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GCS UKULELE ENSEMBLE Guildford, Surrey Age�12-17
leader Christian�Drew
white winter Hymnal Fleet�Foxes�The Bucket Kings�of�Leon�Pencil Full of lead Paolo�Nutini�All arr Christian Drew
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SHORT BACK & SIDES Ashford, Kent Age�16-17
Musical director John�R�Hall
introduction My evaline Trad�arr A E Hall Steal Away Trad�Spiritual�arr M Bartholomew George Jones Trad�arr M Bartholomew loves me like a Rock Paul�Simon�arr JR Hall
�
KIRKLEES JUNIOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Age�8-16
director C�Stephens�Conductor�Joe�Barstow
Tico Tico Zequinha de Abreu Will�Rapp�low Rider Band ‘war’ Diane�Downs,�Rick�Mattingly�oye Como va Tito Puento Will�Rapp�
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FEEDBACK 15:10-15:40�
BREAK10 MINS �
FLUTE COCKTAIL Yateley, Hampshire Age�14-18
Musical director Louise�Williams
The Comedian's Gallop Kabalevsky�arr�Ricky�Lombardo�over the Rainbow Arlen,�Harburg�arr Mel Orriss if i only . . . . . Arlen,�Harburg�arr Mel Orriss
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LEWES AREA ADVANCED CLARINET ENSEMBLE Lewes, East Sussex Age�14-18
director Clare�Moisan�Conductor Callum�Huseyin
Four Movements from Capriol Suite Peter�Warlock�arr Callum Huseyin
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CANTIqUE Newport, Gwent Age�15-17
director Emma�Archer
Ave verum Mozart�arr�Archer�vacant Dream�Theatre�arr McCluskey viva la vida Coldplay�arr McClusky
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BYMT BIG PHAT BRASS London Borough of Bromley Age�14-18
Conductor Dennis�Mycroft�
Suite from Chicago Kander,�Ebb�arr James Davies i Got Rhythm Gershwin�arr Roger Harvey �
GREATER GWENT SAxOPHONE ENSEMBLE Newport, Gwent Age�16-21
Music director Paul�Hornsby
Simple or what?! Chris�Gumbley��little Serenade Colin�Cowles�A Gwent Suite (New�Commission)��Blaenavon Cafnewfdd Karen�Street�
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BREAK15 MINS �
THE WHITSTABLE RECORDER ENSEMBLE Whitstable, Kent Age�11-16
Musical director Deborah�Porro
Allegro from Concerto Grosso l'estro Armonico op 3 no 8 Vivaldi�arr Brian Davey if you love me Tallis�Rondo, Hornpipe & Jig from Abdelazer�Purcell
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BURGESS HILL FLUTE SMOOTHIES Burgess Hill, West Sussex Age�16-18
director Anne�Hodgson�Accompanist Richard�Haslam
londonderry Air Trad Irish��Bossamanda Tony�Radford�little Red Monkey Jack�Jordan
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THE RETROTONES Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland Age�17
Manager Elizabeth�Bateman
Sometimes David�White�Sh-Boom James�Keyes,�Claude��&�Carl�Feaster,�Floyd�F�McRae,�James�Edwards�new York, new York John�Kander�At the Hop David�White,�John�Madara,�Artie�Singer�All arr David Gillson
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BERKSHIRE MAESTROS HORN ENSEMBLE Berkshire Age�15-18
director�Hannah�Evans
Music for the Royal Fireworks Handel�arr Evans locus iste Bruckner�arr Evans Bohemian Rhapsody Mercury�arr Bissill
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY SAxOPHONE CHOIR Northamptonshire Age�14-19
Conductors Ben�Drouet,�Joanne�Bridge
el Torneo Paul�Harvey�arr Michael Watkins
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FEEDBACK 18:55-19:25�
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WEDNESDAY 6 JULYROCK, POP & URBAN SPONSORED BY ROCKSCHOOL HMV INSTITUTE 12:30-21:30�
12:30 �
RUBIK'S CUBE Winchester, Hampshire Age�12-16
Group leader Ben�Dlugokecki
Medley/Mash up
written in the Stars Tinie�Tempah�Forget You Cee�Lo�Green�ice ice Baby Vanilla�Ice�Another one Bites the dust John�Deacon�Ain't no Sunshire Bill�Withers�let it Be Lennon,�McCartney�Hey Soul Sister Train�Twist & Shout Lennon,�McCartney
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TRILOGY Catford, Lewisham Age�15-17
Musical director Andy�Gilbert
Hold Me Back* Amy�Kabba�Remedy*�Viquichele�Cross�arr Andy Gilbert Poison* Becky�Stuart�arr Andy Gilbert
�
NO WHITE FLAGS Ryde, Isle of Wight Age�12-18
Musical director Jennie�Burke�love, Hate Relationship Krempf�Sugar Mouse Oh�Atoms�Mykonos R�Pecknold
�
REBELS OF ROCK Harwich, Essex Age�8-11
Music leader Mat�Varley
She’s not there Zombies�Good for our Age* Rebels�of�Rock�Monkey Man Martelles
�
TANEISHA JACKSON & STEPHANIE FORBES Catford, Lewisham Age�15-16
Musical director Andy�Gilbert
Broken* Taneisha�Jackson,�Stephanie�Forbes�Bullet Proof* Taneisha�Jackson�Your Song Elton�John,�Bernie�Taupin�arr Jackson, Forbes
�
ANNIE & THE EPIDEMIC Crediton, Devon Age�13-18
Your Skin & Mine* Annie�Rew-Shaw�over the wing* Annie�Rew-Shaw
�
INNOVENCE Newport, Gwent Age�17-19
GMSS Contact Valerie�May
Paper Chain* Innovence�undone* Innovence�Parallels* Innovence
�
SDK Sidcup, Kent Age�14-16
director Andy�Gilbert�Co-ordinator A�Rosillo
Mash up Nirvana,�Destiny's�Child,�SDK�Stand up* SDK�denial*�SDK�All arr SDK, Gilbert
�
WYVERN SOUL BAND Fair Oak, Hampshire Age�14-16
director Geoff�Lai�Head of Music Bryan�Postlethwaite
Sort Myself out* Rebecca�Hodge�arr Bryan Postlethwaite Gettin' in the way Jill�Scott�arr Geoff Lai vehicle Wess�and�the�Airdales�arr Geoff Lai
�
FEEDBACK�
15:30-16:00�
17:30 �
EMMA LEWIS & JAMES BARTHOLOMEW Eastleigh, Hampshire Age�14-15
drifting Andy�McKee�Sweet Child 'o Mine Guns�n’�Roses�arr Lewis, Bartholomew Set fire to the Rain Adele�arr Lewis, Bartholomew
�
SKINT Sale, Cheshire Age�16-18
lead Singer Sam�Hughes
Medley�Various�arr Sam Rankin
�
SCRATCH IT Sandbach, Cheshire Age�13-18
The night you Twisted your Ankle* Clay
�
SPEAKEASY Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Age�14-15
Sharks* Ollie�King,�Laurie�Howarth,�Harvey�Grant,�Jamie�Staples�Mr lonely* Ollie�King,�Laurie�Howarth,�Harvey�Grant,�Jamie�Staples�Fields* Ollie�King,�Laurie�Howarth,�Harvey�Grant,�Jamie�Staples
�
DECADES Huddersfield, Yorkshire Age�19-20
intro* Decades�Take me Away* Decades�Save me now* Decades
�
POWERSURGE Bourne, Lincolnshire Age�12-13
Group leader Rebecca�Beavis�
ever Fallen in love? Buzzcocks�All the Small Things Blink-182��House of the Rising Sun The�Animals��Superhero Girlfriend* Powersurge�
�
MORNING RUSH Exeter, Devon Age�16-17
Band Administrator Katy�Perry
where our Hearts lie* Morning�Rush�Condor*�Morning�Rush�Behind the Stitches* Morning�Rush
�
ABOUT TIME Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees Age�13-18
Musical director Tom�Chapman�Group leader Matthew�Haworth
American Boy Estelle��arr�About�Time�outcast* Katy�H-W�one of my own* Katy�H-W
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SIR JESTER Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Age�15-21
Creatures* Sir�Jester�She Gives me a Maybe* Sir�Jester�Stuck in a Rut* Sir�Jester
�
SOUL PATROL Market Harborough, Leicestershire Age�14-19
Head of Music Helle�Petersen
lucky Man* Liam�Wade�You are the one* Bethia�Mitchell�don't say a word* Liam�Wade�All arr Soul Patrol
�
FEEDBACK�
21:00-21:30�
* Student�Composititon for musicians who teach
The benefits for those who teach include:— £10m of Public Liability Insurance cover.— Access to CRB checks.— Teachers’ pack including advice leaflets
and support material.— Continuing Professional Development.— Legal assistance & support.— Access to an accredited Teaching Diploma.— A specialist MU Teachers’ Section.— £2,000 of instrument insurance.
The MU’s teaching collaborations include:— An online Child Protection Awareness
Training (CPAT) course, in partnership with the NSPCC, ABRSM and MusicLeader, at http://platinum.educare.co.uk/music
— A partnership with the UK’s largest online database of tutors, MusicTeachers.co.uk
— A partnership with the National Union of Teachers (NUT), working together to promote music education in the UK.
For more information, please email [email protected] or visit themu.org
Become a part of the MU, the largest organisation representing musicians in the UK, to benefit from an extensive range of FREE benefits, services and training.
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WEDNESDAY 6 JULYROCK, POP & URBAN SPONSORED BY ROCKSCHOOL HMV INSTITUTE 12:30-21:30�
12:30 �
RUBIK'S CUBE Winchester, Hampshire Age�12-16
Group leader Ben�Dlugokecki
Medley/Mash up
written in the Stars Tinie�Tempah�Forget You Cee�Lo�Green�ice ice Baby Vanilla�Ice�Another one Bites the dust John�Deacon�Ain't no Sunshire Bill�Withers�let it Be Lennon,�McCartney�Hey Soul Sister Train�Twist & Shout Lennon,�McCartney
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TRILOGY Catford, Lewisham Age�15-17
Musical director Andy�Gilbert
Hold Me Back* Amy�Kabba�Remedy*�Viquichele�Cross�arr Andy Gilbert Poison* Becky�Stuart�arr Andy Gilbert
�
NO WHITE FLAGS Ryde, Isle of Wight Age�12-18
Musical director Jennie�Burke�love, Hate Relationship Krempf�Sugar Mouse Oh�Atoms�Mykonos R�Pecknold
�
REBELS OF ROCK Harwich, Essex Age�8-11
Music leader Mat�Varley
She’s not there Zombies�Good for our Age* Rebels�of�Rock�Monkey Man Martelles
�
TANEISHA JACKSON & STEPHANIE FORBES Catford, Lewisham Age�15-16
Musical director Andy�Gilbert
Broken* Taneisha�Jackson,�Stephanie�Forbes�Bullet Proof* Taneisha�Jackson�Your Song Elton�John,�Bernie�Taupin�arr Jackson, Forbes
�
ANNIE & THE EPIDEMIC Crediton, Devon Age�13-18
Your Skin & Mine* Annie�Rew-Shaw�over the wing* Annie�Rew-Shaw
�
INNOVENCE Newport, Gwent Age�17-19
GMSS Contact Valerie�May
Paper Chain* Innovence�undone* Innovence�Parallels* Innovence
�
SDK Sidcup, Kent Age�14-16
director Andy�Gilbert�Co-ordinator A�Rosillo
Mash up Nirvana,�Destiny's�Child,�SDK�Stand up* SDK�denial*�SDK�All arr SDK, Gilbert
�
WYVERN SOUL BAND Fair Oak, Hampshire Age�14-16
director Geoff�Lai�Head of Music Bryan�Postlethwaite
Sort Myself out* Rebecca�Hodge�arr Bryan Postlethwaite Gettin' in the way Jill�Scott�arr Geoff Lai vehicle Wess�and�the�Airdales�arr Geoff Lai
�
FEEDBACK�
15:30-16:00�
17:30 �
EMMA LEWIS & JAMES BARTHOLOMEW Eastleigh, Hampshire Age�14-15
drifting Andy�McKee�Sweet Child 'o Mine Guns�n’�Roses�arr Lewis, Bartholomew Set fire to the Rain Adele�arr Lewis, Bartholomew
�
SKINT Sale, Cheshire Age�16-18
lead Singer Sam�Hughes
Medley�Various�arr Sam Rankin
�
SCRATCH IT Sandbach, Cheshire Age�13-18
The night you Twisted your Ankle* Clay
�
SPEAKEASY Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Age�14-15
Sharks* Ollie�King,�Laurie�Howarth,�Harvey�Grant,�Jamie�Staples�Mr lonely* Ollie�King,�Laurie�Howarth,�Harvey�Grant,�Jamie�Staples�Fields* Ollie�King,�Laurie�Howarth,�Harvey�Grant,�Jamie�Staples
�
DECADES Huddersfield, Yorkshire Age�19-20
intro* Decades�Take me Away* Decades�Save me now* Decades
�
POWERSURGE Bourne, Lincolnshire Age�12-13
Group leader Rebecca�Beavis�
ever Fallen in love? Buzzcocks�All the Small Things Blink-182��House of the Rising Sun The�Animals��Superhero Girlfriend* Powersurge�
�
MORNING RUSH Exeter, Devon Age�16-17
Band Administrator Katy�Perry
where our Hearts lie* Morning�Rush�Condor*�Morning�Rush�Behind the Stitches* Morning�Rush
�
ABOUT TIME Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees Age�13-18
Musical director Tom�Chapman�Group leader Matthew�Haworth
American Boy Estelle��arr�About�Time�outcast* Katy�H-W�one of my own* Katy�H-W
�
SIR JESTER Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Age�15-21
Creatures* Sir�Jester�She Gives me a Maybe* Sir�Jester�Stuck in a Rut* Sir�Jester
�
SOUL PATROL Market Harborough, Leicestershire Age�14-19
Head of Music Helle�Petersen
lucky Man* Liam�Wade�You are the one* Bethia�Mitchell�don't say a word* Liam�Wade�All arr Soul Patrol
�
FEEDBACK�
21:00-21:30�
* Student�Composititon for musicians who teach
The benefits for those who teach include:— £10m of Public Liability Insurance cover.— Access to CRB checks.— Teachers’ pack including advice leaflets
and support material.— Continuing Professional Development.— Legal assistance & support.— Access to an accredited Teaching Diploma.— A specialist MU Teachers’ Section.— £2,000 of instrument insurance.
The MU’s teaching collaborations include:— An online Child Protection Awareness
Training (CPAT) course, in partnership with the NSPCC, ABRSM and MusicLeader, at http://platinum.educare.co.uk/music
— A partnership with the UK’s largest online database of tutors, MusicTeachers.co.uk
— A partnership with the National Union of Teachers (NUT), working together to promote music education in the UK.
For more information, please email [email protected] or visit themu.org
Become a part of the MU, the largest organisation representing musicians in the UK, to benefit from an extensive range of FREE benefits, services and training.
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THURSDAY 7 JULYBrass BandsTradiTional & inTernaTional ChamBer musiC
THURSDAY 7 JULY BRASS BANDSSYMPHONY HALL10:30-20:35
�
SCHOOL BRASS BANDS
10:30 �
WARDLE HIGH SCHOOL BRASS BAND Rochdale, Lancashire Age�14-19
Conductor Lee�Rigg
on the Quarter deck Kenneth�J�Alford�dimensions Peter�Graham�The lost Chord Sullivan
�
EGGLESCLIFFE SCHOOL BRASS BAND Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees Age�11-18
Conductor Matthew�Haworth
Star lake March Major�Eric�Ball�why did i Choose you? Michael�Leonard�arr Ray Farr Glorifico Aeternum Dean�Jones
�
SMITHILLS SCHOOL SENIOR BRASS BAND Bolton, Greater Manchester Age�11-18
Musical director Chris�Wormald
John williams for Brass John�Williams�arr Chris Wormald
�
FRED LONGWORTH HIGH SCHOOL BRASS BAND Tyldesley, Greater Manchester Age�11-18
Musical director Helen Robinson�Band Assistants Jill�Aspray,�James�Emberley
Homage to Goff Richards Barnard Castle Goff�Richards�over the Rainbow Arlen,�Harburg�arr Goff Richards Trailblaze Goff�Richards
�
SIR HENRY FLOYD GRAMMAR BRASS Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Age�11-18
Conductor Nick�Care�Head of Music Vincent�Forshaw
Minnie the Moocher Cab�Calloway,�Irving�Mills�arr Ralph Ford The Manhattan Project Nick�Care�los Matadores Carl�Stromen
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BRASS BANDS SYMPHONY HALL 10:30-20:35PReSenTeR Rob Farrer
MuSiC MenToRS
keith Hewson
if you could be joined by any musician as co-music mentor, who would they be? Bobby�McFerrin�(Choirs),�Simon�Rattle�(Orchestras),�James�Gourlay�(Brass�Bands�and�Wind�Bands)�and�Herbie�Hancock�(Jazz).
during your own studies, who inspired you? I�was�very�fortunate�to�study�under�music�lecturer�Dorothy�Pilling�at�what�is�now�the�RNCM.�What�she�didn’t�know�about�the�history�of�music�and�music�analysis�was�not�worth�commenting�about.�She�inspired�me�to�dig�deeper�and�really�understand�the�roots�of�music.�It�certainly�helped�me�to�appreciate�music�and�music�performance��to�a�fulfilling�standard.�I�still�feel�her�influence�today.�She�was�a�remarkable�musician.
eric Tebbett
what are the cells that make up your musical dnA? My�early�career�was�spent�as�a�trumpet/cornet�player�so�brass�music�is�part�of�me.��Also�choral�music,�especially�cathedral�music�as�I�spent�some�time�as�a�lay�clerk��at�Ely�Cathedral.
what’s the best advice anyone ever gave you? Work�as�hard�as�possible,�never�assume�you�know�everything�and�always�be�open�to�new�ideas.
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AwARdS SPonSoRed BY
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CHAMBER RECITAL HALL 10:30-20:15PReSenTeR Michelle Holloway
MuSiC MenToRS
douglas Mitchell
what’s a typical day for you? No�such�thing,�exactly�how�I�like�it.��For�eighteen�years�I�was�co-principal�clarinet�with�the�Royal�Philharmonic�Orchestra�and�so�now�I�lead�quite�a�different�musical�life�–�I�could�be�off�to�rehearsals�playing�clarinet�with�graphic�artists,�or�performing�a�Brahms�symphony�or�film�music�from�Shrek.�I�could�be�teaching�at�any�of�the�music�colleges�or�leading�a�master�class�–�exactly�how�I�like�it!
what are the cells that make up your musical dnA? Hard�work,�passion,�commitment,�curiosity.
who are your musical heroes? Beethoven,�Frank�Zapper,�John�Thurman.
describe yourself using only musical directions Con�slancio.
Gwyn Parry-Jones
describe yourself using only musical directions. Molto�appassionato,�ma�con�brio��e�un�poco�scherzando.
during your own studies, who inspired you? Many�of�my�teachers;�but�particularly��a�wonderful�man�at�Manchester�University�called�Maurice�Aitcheson.��Stunning�musician,�one�of�the�finest�chamber�music�pianists�of�his�day,�and�with�an�insight�into�the�‘workings’�of�great�music�that�was�totally�gripping.�A�great�teacher.
who are your musical heroes? People�who�give�their�lives�tirelessly�to�make�music�for�the�joy�of�others.�Mahler,�Elgar,�Bernstein,�Vaughan�Williams,�Simon�Rattle�and�Daniel�Barenboim.
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AwARdS SPonSoRed BY
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TRADITIONAL & INTERNATIONAL ADRIAN BOULT HALL 11:00-19:00PReSenTeR Sam dunkley
MuSiC MenToRS
Joe Broughton
during your own studies, who inspired you? My�dad�was�my�biggest�inspiration�–�an�amazing�musician�and�he�had�an�incredible�way�of�describing�music.�I�remember�the�day�he�told�me�that�all�the�long�notes�in�a�slow�piece�should�be�as�long�as�they�could�possibly�be�and�it�blew�me�away!�I�know�there’s�more�to�it�than�that�but�when�you’re�just�starting�to�learn�about�music�a�simple�direction�like�that�can�transform�the�way�you�play�something.
who are your musical heroes? Classical�cellist�Paul�Tortelier�–�just�watch�his�master�classes�if�you�want�to�see�what�I�mean.�Stuff�Smith,�a�sometimes�forgotten�jazz�violinist�with�proper�attitude�and�a�very�cool�vibrato!�Stevie�Wonder,�Jeff�Beck�and�folk�fiddler�Liz�Carroll�–�if�you�like�Irish�fiddlers�then�listen�to�her�now!
damien Harron
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? I�think�that�it�is�when�performers�enter��a�‘zone’�where�they�discover�that�they�are�capable�of�amazing�things.�The�audience�then�sense�that�something�very�special��is�happening�and�the�whole�thing�is�magical.
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AwARdS SPonSoRed BY
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STudenT CoMPoSiTion AwARdS SPonSoRed BY
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WORKSHOPS national Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Symphony�Hall�
Youth Music Theatre uk Birmingham�Conservatoire�
PlAY�NUT�Stage
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FEEDBACK�
12:10-12:30 �
LUNCH1 HOUR �
MUSIC CENTRE BRASS BANDS
13:30 �
KIRKLEES YOUTH BRASS BAND Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�12-18
Musical director Denise�Dransfield
Assistant director Philip�Garlic
we’ve got Tonight Bob�Seger�arr Steve Cortland Adventures in Brass Ray�Farr
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ROCHDALE BOROUGH YOUTH BAND Rochdale, Greater Manchester Age�11-19
Musical director Eric�Landon�Co-ordinator Catherine�Duffy
Shine as the light Peter�Graham�Ru whenua* Nic�Mills
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TEWIT YOUTH BAND Harrogate, North Yorkshire Age�11-18
Musical director Malcolm�Dibb
Ross Roy Jacob�De�Haan�The Muppet Show Theme Jim�Henson,�Sam�Pottle�arr Philip Harper
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WIGAN YOUTH BRASS BAND Wigan, Greater Manchester Age�11-19
Musical director David�Little
The dark Side of the Moon Paul�Lovatt-Cooper
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BIRMINGHAM SCHOOLS’ BRASS BAND Birmingham, West Midlands Age�14-18
Conductor Martin�Orgill
The Florentine March Julius�Fucik�arr Frank Renton Procession to the Minster Wagner�arr Howard Snell
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BRASS TACKS Bath & North East Somerset Age�11-18
Musical director Susan�Avison
Blessing & Honour Paul�Sharman�Czardas Vittorio�Monti�arr Steve York The light Fantastic Paul�Lovatt-Cooper
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YOUTH BRASS 2000 Corby, Northamptonshire Age�8-18
Chairman Don�Collins�Conductor Adel�Hudson
Around the world Trevor�Jones�arr Darrel Barry napoli (Soloist, James Fountain) H�Bellstedt�Cossack wedding dance Peter�Graham��
ELLAND SILVER YOUTH BAND Elland, West Yorkshire Age�10-19
Musical director Samantha�Harrison�Secretary Kathleen�Harrison
Selection from Carnival of the Animals Saint-Saens�arr Murray Greig
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ST HELENS YOUTH BRASS BAND St Helens, Merseyside Age�12-19
Conductor Mark�Bousie
vitae Aeternum Paul�Lovatt-Cooper�The Saints Trad�arr Goff Richards
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FEEDBACK�
16:25-16:55� �
BREAK 15 MINS �
OPEN BRASS BANDS 17:10 �
GLOUCESTERSHIRE YOUTH BRASS BAND Gloucestershire Age�12-20
director Steven�Legge�leader Philip�Cowley
little Prayer Evelyn�Glennie�arr Robert Childs Alloway Tales Peter�Graham�Birdland Joe�Zawinul�arr Sandy Smith
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE YOUTH BRASS BAND Northamptonshire Age�13-19
Conductor Brad�Turnbull
intrada ein’ feste Burg Martin�Luther�arr Ray Farr Cristo Redentor Steven�Ponsford
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PORTHYWAEN YOUTH & TRAINING BAND Oswestry, Shropshire Age�8-21
Conductor Carol�Jones
Bandology Concert March Eric�Osterling�arr Frank Wright 12th Street Rag Euday�L�Bowman�arr Jack Peberdy To a wild Rose Edward�Macdowell�arr Eric Ball victory (lord of the dance) Ronan�Hardiman�arr Peter Graham
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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH BAND Hampshire Age�14-18
director Jock�McKenzie
el Camino Real Alfred�Reed�arr Frode Rydland
�
WRExHAM COUNTY SENIOR BRASS BAND Wrexham Age�12-17
Conductor Steve�Atherton
The Contestor T�J�Powell�arr Gordon Langford All through the night Trad�Welsh�Rhapsody in Brass iii Allegro Assai Dean�Goffin
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PEMBROKESHIRE YOUTH BRASS BAND Pembrokeshire Age�10-21
Musical director Matthew�Jenkins�Administrator Hilary�Lewis
don’t Stop me now Mercury�arr Harper virtuosity Peberdy�All through the night Trad�arr Langford Toccata in d minor Bach�arr Van Kraeydonk
�
GREATER GWENT YOUTH BRASS BAND Newport, Gwent Age�13-21
Conductor�Paul�Holland
Penlee Simon�Dobson
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BARE TREES COMMUNITY BAND Chadderton, Oldham Age�9-20
Musical director John�Collins
Malaguena Ernesto�Lecuona�arr Mark Freeh Blessed Assurance Phoebe�Palmer�Knapp�arr Simon Wood Turris Fortissima Steven�Ponsford
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FEEDBACK�
20:10-20:35�
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THURSDAY 7 JULYBrass BandsTradiTional & inTernaTional ChamBer musiC
THURSDAY 7 JULY BRASS BANDSSYMPHONY HALL10:30-20:35
�
SCHOOL BRASS BANDS
10:30 �
WARDLE HIGH SCHOOL BRASS BAND Rochdale, Lancashire Age�14-19
Conductor Lee�Rigg
on the Quarter deck Kenneth�J�Alford�dimensions Peter�Graham�The lost Chord Sullivan
�
EGGLESCLIFFE SCHOOL BRASS BAND Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees Age�11-18
Conductor Matthew�Haworth
Star lake March Major�Eric�Ball�why did i Choose you? Michael�Leonard�arr Ray Farr Glorifico Aeternum Dean�Jones
�
SMITHILLS SCHOOL SENIOR BRASS BAND Bolton, Greater Manchester Age�11-18
Musical director Chris�Wormald
John williams for Brass John�Williams�arr Chris Wormald
�
FRED LONGWORTH HIGH SCHOOL BRASS BAND Tyldesley, Greater Manchester Age�11-18
Musical director Helen Robinson�Band Assistants Jill�Aspray,�James�Emberley
Homage to Goff Richards Barnard Castle Goff�Richards�over the Rainbow Arlen,�Harburg�arr Goff Richards Trailblaze Goff�Richards
�
SIR HENRY FLOYD GRAMMAR BRASS Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Age�11-18
Conductor Nick�Care�Head of Music Vincent�Forshaw
Minnie the Moocher Cab�Calloway,�Irving�Mills�arr Ralph Ford The Manhattan Project Nick�Care�los Matadores Carl�Stromen
�
BRASS BANDS SYMPHONY HALL 10:30-20:35PReSenTeR Rob Farrer
MuSiC MenToRS
keith Hewson
if you could be joined by any musician as co-music mentor, who would they be? Bobby�McFerrin�(Choirs),�Simon�Rattle�(Orchestras),�James�Gourlay�(Brass�Bands�and�Wind�Bands)�and�Herbie�Hancock�(Jazz).
during your own studies, who inspired you? I�was�very�fortunate�to�study�under�music�lecturer�Dorothy�Pilling�at�what�is�now�the�RNCM.�What�she�didn’t�know�about�the�history�of�music�and�music�analysis�was�not�worth�commenting�about.�She�inspired�me�to�dig�deeper�and�really�understand�the�roots�of�music.�It�certainly�helped�me�to�appreciate�music�and�music�performance��to�a�fulfilling�standard.�I�still�feel�her�influence�today.�She�was�a�remarkable�musician.
eric Tebbett
what are the cells that make up your musical dnA? My�early�career�was�spent�as�a�trumpet/cornet�player�so�brass�music�is�part�of�me.��Also�choral�music,�especially�cathedral�music�as�I�spent�some�time�as�a�lay�clerk��at�Ely�Cathedral.
what’s the best advice anyone ever gave you? Work�as�hard�as�possible,�never�assume�you�know�everything�and�always�be�open�to�new�ideas.
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CHAMBER RECITAL HALL 10:30-20:15PReSenTeR Michelle Holloway
MuSiC MenToRS
douglas Mitchell
what’s a typical day for you? No�such�thing,�exactly�how�I�like�it.��For�eighteen�years�I�was�co-principal�clarinet�with�the�Royal�Philharmonic�Orchestra�and�so�now�I�lead�quite�a�different�musical�life�–�I�could�be�off�to�rehearsals�playing�clarinet�with�graphic�artists,�or�performing�a�Brahms�symphony�or�film�music�from�Shrek.�I�could�be�teaching�at�any�of�the�music�colleges�or�leading�a�master�class�–�exactly�how�I�like�it!
what are the cells that make up your musical dnA? Hard�work,�passion,�commitment,�curiosity.
who are your musical heroes? Beethoven,�Frank�Zapper,�John�Thurman.
describe yourself using only musical directions Con�slancio.
Gwyn Parry-Jones
describe yourself using only musical directions. Molto�appassionato,�ma�con�brio��e�un�poco�scherzando.
during your own studies, who inspired you? Many�of�my�teachers;�but�particularly��a�wonderful�man�at�Manchester�University�called�Maurice�Aitcheson.��Stunning�musician,�one�of�the�finest�chamber�music�pianists�of�his�day,�and�with�an�insight�into�the�‘workings’�of�great�music�that�was�totally�gripping.�A�great�teacher.
who are your musical heroes? People�who�give�their�lives�tirelessly�to�make�music�for�the�joy�of�others.�Mahler,�Elgar,�Bernstein,�Vaughan�Williams,�Simon�Rattle�and�Daniel�Barenboim.
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TRADITIONAL & INTERNATIONAL ADRIAN BOULT HALL 11:00-19:00PReSenTeR Sam dunkley
MuSiC MenToRS
Joe Broughton
during your own studies, who inspired you? My�dad�was�my�biggest�inspiration�–�an�amazing�musician�and�he�had�an�incredible�way�of�describing�music.�I�remember�the�day�he�told�me�that�all�the�long�notes�in�a�slow�piece�should�be�as�long�as�they�could�possibly�be�and�it�blew�me�away!�I�know�there’s�more�to�it�than�that�but�when�you’re�just�starting�to�learn�about�music�a�simple�direction�like�that�can�transform�the�way�you�play�something.
who are your musical heroes? Classical�cellist�Paul�Tortelier�–�just�watch�his�master�classes�if�you�want�to�see�what�I�mean.�Stuff�Smith,�a�sometimes�forgotten�jazz�violinist�with�proper�attitude�and�a�very�cool�vibrato!�Stevie�Wonder,�Jeff�Beck�and�folk�fiddler�Liz�Carroll�–�if�you�like�Irish�fiddlers�then�listen�to�her�now!
damien Harron
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? I�think�that�it�is�when�performers�enter��a�‘zone’�where�they�discover�that�they�are�capable�of�amazing�things.�The�audience�then�sense�that�something�very�special��is�happening�and�the�whole�thing�is�magical.
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STudenT CoMPoSiTion AwARdS SPonSoRed BY
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WORKSHOPS national Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Symphony�Hall�
Youth Music Theatre uk Birmingham�Conservatoire�
PlAY�NUT�Stage
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FEEDBACK�
12:10-12:30 �
LUNCH1 HOUR �
MUSIC CENTRE BRASS BANDS
13:30 �
KIRKLEES YOUTH BRASS BAND Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�12-18
Musical director Denise�Dransfield
Assistant director Philip�Garlic
we’ve got Tonight Bob�Seger�arr Steve Cortland Adventures in Brass Ray�Farr
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ROCHDALE BOROUGH YOUTH BAND Rochdale, Greater Manchester Age�11-19
Musical director Eric�Landon�Co-ordinator Catherine�Duffy
Shine as the light Peter�Graham�Ru whenua* Nic�Mills
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TEWIT YOUTH BAND Harrogate, North Yorkshire Age�11-18
Musical director Malcolm�Dibb
Ross Roy Jacob�De�Haan�The Muppet Show Theme Jim�Henson,�Sam�Pottle�arr Philip Harper
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WIGAN YOUTH BRASS BAND Wigan, Greater Manchester Age�11-19
Musical director David�Little
The dark Side of the Moon Paul�Lovatt-Cooper
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BIRMINGHAM SCHOOLS’ BRASS BAND Birmingham, West Midlands Age�14-18
Conductor Martin�Orgill
The Florentine March Julius�Fucik�arr Frank Renton Procession to the Minster Wagner�arr Howard Snell
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BRASS TACKS Bath & North East Somerset Age�11-18
Musical director Susan�Avison
Blessing & Honour Paul�Sharman�Czardas Vittorio�Monti�arr Steve York The light Fantastic Paul�Lovatt-Cooper
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YOUTH BRASS 2000 Corby, Northamptonshire Age�8-18
Chairman Don�Collins�Conductor Adel�Hudson
Around the world Trevor�Jones�arr Darrel Barry napoli (Soloist, James Fountain) H�Bellstedt�Cossack wedding dance Peter�Graham��
ELLAND SILVER YOUTH BAND Elland, West Yorkshire Age�10-19
Musical director Samantha�Harrison�Secretary Kathleen�Harrison
Selection from Carnival of the Animals Saint-Saens�arr Murray Greig
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ST HELENS YOUTH BRASS BAND St Helens, Merseyside Age�12-19
Conductor Mark�Bousie
vitae Aeternum Paul�Lovatt-Cooper�The Saints Trad�arr Goff Richards
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FEEDBACK�
16:25-16:55� �
BREAK 15 MINS �
OPEN BRASS BANDS 17:10 �
GLOUCESTERSHIRE YOUTH BRASS BAND Gloucestershire Age�12-20
director Steven�Legge�leader Philip�Cowley
little Prayer Evelyn�Glennie�arr Robert Childs Alloway Tales Peter�Graham�Birdland Joe�Zawinul�arr Sandy Smith
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE YOUTH BRASS BAND Northamptonshire Age�13-19
Conductor Brad�Turnbull
intrada ein’ feste Burg Martin�Luther�arr Ray Farr Cristo Redentor Steven�Ponsford
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PORTHYWAEN YOUTH & TRAINING BAND Oswestry, Shropshire Age�8-21
Conductor Carol�Jones
Bandology Concert March Eric�Osterling�arr Frank Wright 12th Street Rag Euday�L�Bowman�arr Jack Peberdy To a wild Rose Edward�Macdowell�arr Eric Ball victory (lord of the dance) Ronan�Hardiman�arr Peter Graham
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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH BAND Hampshire Age�14-18
director Jock�McKenzie
el Camino Real Alfred�Reed�arr Frode Rydland
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WRExHAM COUNTY SENIOR BRASS BAND Wrexham Age�12-17
Conductor Steve�Atherton
The Contestor T�J�Powell�arr Gordon Langford All through the night Trad�Welsh�Rhapsody in Brass iii Allegro Assai Dean�Goffin
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PEMBROKESHIRE YOUTH BRASS BAND Pembrokeshire Age�10-21
Musical director Matthew�Jenkins�Administrator Hilary�Lewis
don’t Stop me now Mercury�arr Harper virtuosity Peberdy�All through the night Trad�arr Langford Toccata in d minor Bach�arr Van Kraeydonk
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GREATER GWENT YOUTH BRASS BAND Newport, Gwent Age�13-21
Conductor�Paul�Holland
Penlee Simon�Dobson
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BARE TREES COMMUNITY BAND Chadderton, Oldham Age�9-20
Musical director John�Collins
Malaguena Ernesto�Lecuona�arr Mark Freeh Blessed Assurance Phoebe�Palmer�Knapp�arr Simon Wood Turris Fortissima Steven�Ponsford
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FEEDBACK�
20:10-20:35�
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11:00 �
CHESTNUT GROVE SENIOR STEEL PANS London�Age�15-17
Head of Performing Arts Ms�Katie�Ash�Musical director Chris�Storey
dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Tchikovsky�arr Alicia Brown love’s Theme Barry�White�arr Chris Storey Pump me up Krosfyah�arr Chris Storey
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COIMRÍU Magherafelt, Derry Age�12-18
Musical director Sam�Cuddy�Assistant Musical director Catherine�McKillop
Sperrins Slipjig The north Star Jig The Boys of the Town Jig Gaelic Song (Star of the County down Air) Slow Air Star of Munster Reel The Seanchill Reel All�Trad
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THE KLEZBIANS Falmouth, Cornwall Age�18-20
director Jack�Addy
uva Hoover* The�Klezbians/Trad�Traditional* The�Klezbians/Trad�Hava nagila Trad�All arr The Klezbians
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FEITH AN CHEOIL SCHOOL OF IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC London Age�9-17
Musical director Eilish�Byrne-Whelehan
Boys of the Town Trad��Bain Paidin Trad�Bog down the valley Trad�Phil the Fluters Ball Trad�Planxty Fitzgerald Turlough�O’Carolan�The wedding Trad�Britches Full of Stitches Trad�All arr Eilish Byrne-Whelehan
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RHYTHMS OF EGYPT Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Age�7-15
director Kim�Hall
Aziza Mohamed�Abdul�Wahab�Alf leyla wi leyla Baleaghe�Handy�Ya della ka kuk Samy�Ali�All arr Kim Hall
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OKU NOJO DAIKO (NORTH EAST HAMPSHIRE AREA SCHOOLS TAIKO) Aldershot, Hampshire Age�12-18
director�Carol�West
kenka Mark�Alcock�arr Oku Nojo Daiko new Composition* Oku�Nojo�Daiko�Matsuri Oku�Nojo�Daiko
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LUNCH 1 HOUR�
WARDLE HIGH FOLK GROUP Rochdale, Lancashire Age�11-17
Conductor Cliff�Woodworth
Sailors Hornpipe/Manchester Hornpipe/Harvest Home Trad�Turkey in the Straw Trad
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BLACKMORE VALE FOLK GROUP Wincanton, Somerset Age�12-19
Musical director Emma�Fletcher
The Star of the County down Trad�Hunting the Hare Trad�empty Hand Elisa�Doolittle�All arr Blackmore Vale Folk Group
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SANGEET COLLEGE TABLA ENSEMBLE Harrow, Middlesex Age�9-12
Tutor Dr�Frances�Shepherd�Assistant Tutor Deepak�Sahai
Tabla ensemble in teentaal Trad
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THE MIRGA BROTHERS Wakefield, West Yorkshire Age�12-16
Head of Music Fiona�Park
Multi Concert Trad�Folk�nie widmy Chowiek (The Blind Man) Trad�Folk�All arr Kazemiesh Mirga
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PANATICAL - CRESTWOOD COLLEGE STEEL BAND Eastleigh, Hampshire Age�11-18
director/Arranger Tim�Downs
Fur elise Beethoven�Pan in A minor A�Roberts�“Lord�Kitchener”�All arr Tim Downs
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FEEDBACK 14:45-15:15 �
BREAK 15 MINS �
TLA SENIOR STEELBAND Littlehampton, West Sussex Age�14-18
Musical director Lee�Nelson
Band from Space Crazy�live & let die McCartney�i’m Yours Jason�Mraz�All arr Lee Nelson
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ZINGARESqUE 1 Northampton, Northamptonshire�Age�12-19
Musical director Richard�Leigh�Co-Musical director Lydia�Whittacre
Farewell Regality Terry�Conway�Makedonsko devojce Trad�Macedonian�Macedonian Tango* David�Harris��eleno Mome Trad�Macedonian
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PARK HIGH DHOL DRUMMERS Stanmore, Middlesex Age�13-19
Group leader Lisa�Harris�Conductor Anand�Vekaria
dhol in the dark Anand�Vekaria
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THE YANGCHIN GROUP, TEES VALLEY MUSIC SERVICE Stockton-on-Tees Age�12-17
Conductor Chris�Lewis
Pulau kecil Trad�Indonesia�arr C Lewis A Time & Place C�Lewis
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THE 3 J’S Portsmouth, Hampshire Age�5-20
Singing Teacher Kim�Shawyer�Principal, dance Teacher & directors Janet�Williams,�Jacqeline�Willis,�Jack�Edwards
A keelie Makolay Trad�Ghana�collected by Daniel Ludford Thomas
Souallé Trad�African�arr Sing Up Storms in Africa Enya�arr Kim Shawyer
NORTH TYNESIDE STEELBAND Tyne & Wear Age�13-21
Group leader Dave�Edwards
Take 5 Paul�Desmond�Bohemian Rhapsody Mercury
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BREAK15 MINS �
KAGEMUSHA JUNIOR TAIKO Exeter, Devon Age�10-12
Artistic director Jonathan�Kirby
Renshu Seiichi�Tanaka�arr Jonathan Kirby Shimabayashi Jonathan�Kirby�Stepping Stones Oliver�Kirby
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SAMBA ONE – SUFFOLK ONE Ipswich, Suffolk Age�16-19
Samba leaders Michelle�Rande,�Jake�Eells
Hettie’s Samba* Samba�One��Baion* Samba�One�Batucada* Samba�One
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THAT’S ALL FOLK! Rochdale, Lancashire Age�13-17
Musical director Cliff�Woodworth
et dodium The�Chair�Please don’t Talk about me when i’m Gone Sam�H�Stept�Speed the Plow Medley Trad�All arr That’s all Folk!
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WALTHAMSTOW SCHOOL FOR GIRLS YEAR 11 STEEL BAND Walthamstow, London Age�15-16
Musical director Richard�Murphy
Short Fanfare Ray�Holman�Crying Lennox�Sharpe�Romance & Party Lennox�Sharpe�Swinging Cymbal Brian�Fahey�arr Richard Murphy
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MUNDO AFRIKA Formby, Merseyside Age�15-18
Music director Steve�Cook
one by one Lebo�M�arr Mundo Afrika Manamolela Trad�arr Mundo Afrika Hosanna Soweto�Gospel�Choir�arr Mundo Afrika ken na Yo Morena Trad�arr M Barrett Thina Simunye Children�of�Agape�arr Mundo Afrika Babethandaza Trad�arr Mundo Afrika
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FEEDBACK 18:30-19:00 �
* Student�Composititon
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JUSTTExT GIVING
TEXT MFYD40 £2/£5/£10 TO 70070 �MAKE A DIFFERENCETODAY!�
THURSDAY 7 JULY CHAMBER MUSIC RECITAL HALL 10:30-20:15
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JUNIOR CHAMBER
10:30 �
MOUNT ST MARY’S COLLEGE JUNIOR TRIO�Spinkhill, Derbyshire Age�11-13
Musical director Lucy�Kitchener
Gypsy Rondo from Piano Trio no 39 Haydn�March Militaire from Miniatures Frank�Bridge
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THE JUNIOR “ORIGINAL” CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Leigh-on-Sea, Essex Age�9-13
Musical director Gill�Thorn
Two Pieces from The Magic Flute Mozart�elegy & March Walton�All arr Gill Thorn
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THE THREE BUSKATEERS Buxton, Derbyshire Age�10-11
director Jason�Curteis
Canon Pachabel�arr The Three Buskateers watkins Ale Anon�arr Edward Huws Jones Shall i, Shan’t i? Trad�Hungarian��arr Edward Huws Jones The Silver leaves of the Poplar Tree Trad�Romainian��arr Edward Huws Jones The Four Corners of my Handerkerchief Trad�Romainian�arr Edward Huws Jones
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DRAGON PIANO TRIO Oxford, Oxfordshire Age�7-8
Musical directors Gerald�Hopkin,�Karen�Suter
Miniature Trio Gurlitt
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THE JASTLESSON qUARTET Sheffield & Derby Age�11-13
Moderato from String Quartet in F Major Hambourg,�Charles�vivo from String Quartet no 1 in A minor Headington,�Christopher
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ST FAITH’S FLUTE qUARTET Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Age�12-13
Musical director Sally�Landymore
Scherzo K�Seitz�Rialto Ripples Gershwin�arr Bill Holcombe
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HOLY TRINITY FLUTE ENSEMBLE Halifax, West Yorkshire Age�9-11
Teacher Kim�Atkinson
Battle Hymn of the Republic Steffe�danse des Mirlitons Tchaikovsky�Tambourin Gossec�All arr James Power
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THE LOVELL-JONES BOYS Cardiff, South Glamorgan Age�12-13
Group leader: Sara�Jones
Slavonic dance op 46 no 8 Dvorak�Finale from Sonata for Four Hands Poulenc�Two Guitars Trad�Russian�
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NLCS JUNIOR CELLO qUARTET London, Middlesex Age�10-11
Cello Teacher Pamela�Moody�director of Music John�Haythornthwaite
Serenade Anon
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NOTTINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR BRASS qUINTET Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Age�12-13
director Gerald�Douglas�
A�Toye��Giles�Farnaby��Parade��Jim�Parker
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FEEDBACK�
12:40-13:10�
LUNCH�
1 HOUR�
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SENIOR CHAMBER
14:10 �
CRANBROOK qUARTET Hull, East Yorkshire Age�15-17
Quartet Coach Helga�Penny
Finale from American Quartet Dvorak
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SWMS qUINTET Penzance, Cornwall Age�12-18
Group leader Henrietta�Hicks�director Tim�Boulton
Piano Quintet no 1 Louise�Farrenc
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EMMA NIBLOE & HANNAH GOODBOURN Burgess Hill, West Sussex Age�17-18
ensemble Coach Anne�Hodgson�Accompanist Richard�Haslam
Concerto for two Flutes, Mov 2 Cimarosa�arr R Haslam Papillons, Mov 2 Emil�Kronke
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CAVADANTO STRING OCTET Shrewsbury, Shropshire Age�16-18
Tutor John�Fairbank
octet in e flat op 20 Mendelssohn
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CARTMEL MUSIC CENTRE SENIOR CHAMBER GROUP Cartmel, Cumbria Age�12-16
Group leader J�D�Pool
Trio Sonata, op 1 no 11 J�Loeillet
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RGS SENIOR CHAMBER GROUP High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Age�16-18
Coach Richard�Bolton�Assistant Coach Tim�Venvell
Piano Trio in d minor, Mov 2 Mendelssohn�kegelstatt Trio, Mov 2 Mozart
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BYMT OBOE qUARTET London Borough of Bromley Age�16-18
director Jonathan�Josephs�
oboe Quartet Allegro, Adagio & Rondo Mozart�
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PERFECT FIFTH Chesterfield, Derbyshire Age�16-18
ensemble director Amy�Briggs
Polka (Five easy dances) Denes�Agay�Three Shanties Arnold
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KING EDWARD VI FLUTE qUARTET Southampton, Hampshire
Flute Tutor L�Burns
Jour d’étè à la montagne i Pastorale iv Ronde Eugène�Bozza�Flûtes en vacances - 4 Flûtes légères Jacques�Castérède
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MILTON KEYNES MUSIC SERVICE PIANO TRIO Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Age�16-18
Adult Supervisor Sue�Wakley�Tutor Maia�Griffin
Trio in C minor, Mov 1 Beethoven
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FEEDBACK�
16:40-17:10�
BREAK 15 MINS �
MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE BRASS qUINTET Marlborough, Wiltshire Age�14-17
Administrator Alex�Arkwright�director Mike�Lomas
Pastime with Good Company Henry�VIII�arr Stephen Roberts Restin up’ Chris�Hazell�Quintet in db Major, Mov 1 Victor�Ewald
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THE MAURICE ENSEMBLE Northampton, Northamptonshire Age�16-19
Musical director Peter�Dunkley
introduction & Allegro Ravel
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NO BATTERIES REqUIRED Newport, Gwent Age�16-18
director Emma�Archer
la Cumparsita Matos�Rodriguez�arr Daryl Runswick Serenade Golterman�Carmen Suite Bizet arr Werener Thomas-Mifune
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2+1 CLARINET TRIO Northampton, Northamptonshire Age�17-20
director�Andy�Kirkwood
Second Grand Trio Concertante, Mov 2 & 3��Waterson
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WM & AC BRASS FARTHINGS Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Age�15-17
Musical director Ruth�Allen
Quintet Michael�Kamen�The Roaring Twenties arr Paul Nagle
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qUINTESSENCE Derbyshire Age�13-16
Musical director Eileen�Morse
The Honie Suckle Anthony�Holborne�Alien landscape ii Malcolm�Tattersall�The leaves be Green William�Byrd�Riffs Andrew�Challinger
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THE “ORIGINAL” qUINTET NO 1 Leigh-on-Sea, Essex Age�14-18
Musical director Gill�Thorn
Bagatelles Ligeti�Three Cheers for the Band from Boulevard Jim�Parker�All arr Gill Thorn
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BYMT WIND qUINTET London Borough of Bromley Age�16-18
director�Carl�O’Shea
Three Shanties�Arnold��ugros from Five Antique Hungarian dances Farkas�
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BRASS PINS Bath & North East Somerset Age�16-17
director�Susan�Avison
il est Bel et Bon Passereau�arr Peter Reeve Capriccio Roger�Payne
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FEEDBACK 19:45-20:15�
* Student�Composititon
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11:00 �
CHESTNUT GROVE SENIOR STEEL PANS London�Age�15-17
Head of Performing Arts Ms�Katie�Ash�Musical director Chris�Storey
dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Tchikovsky�arr Alicia Brown love’s Theme Barry�White�arr Chris Storey Pump me up Krosfyah�arr Chris Storey
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COIMRÍU Magherafelt, Derry Age�12-18
Musical director Sam�Cuddy�Assistant Musical director Catherine�McKillop
Sperrins Slipjig The north Star Jig The Boys of the Town Jig Gaelic Song (Star of the County down Air) Slow Air Star of Munster Reel The Seanchill Reel All�Trad
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THE KLEZBIANS Falmouth, Cornwall Age�18-20
director Jack�Addy
uva Hoover* The�Klezbians/Trad�Traditional* The�Klezbians/Trad�Hava nagila Trad�All arr The Klezbians
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FEITH AN CHEOIL SCHOOL OF IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC London Age�9-17
Musical director Eilish�Byrne-Whelehan
Boys of the Town Trad��Bain Paidin Trad�Bog down the valley Trad�Phil the Fluters Ball Trad�Planxty Fitzgerald Turlough�O’Carolan�The wedding Trad�Britches Full of Stitches Trad�All arr Eilish Byrne-Whelehan
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RHYTHMS OF EGYPT Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Age�7-15
director Kim�Hall
Aziza Mohamed�Abdul�Wahab�Alf leyla wi leyla Baleaghe�Handy�Ya della ka kuk Samy�Ali�All arr Kim Hall
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OKU NOJO DAIKO (NORTH EAST HAMPSHIRE AREA SCHOOLS TAIKO) Aldershot, Hampshire Age�12-18
director�Carol�West
kenka Mark�Alcock�arr Oku Nojo Daiko new Composition* Oku�Nojo�Daiko�Matsuri Oku�Nojo�Daiko
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LUNCH 1 HOUR�
WARDLE HIGH FOLK GROUP Rochdale, Lancashire Age�11-17
Conductor Cliff�Woodworth
Sailors Hornpipe/Manchester Hornpipe/Harvest Home Trad�Turkey in the Straw Trad
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BLACKMORE VALE FOLK GROUP Wincanton, Somerset Age�12-19
Musical director Emma�Fletcher
The Star of the County down Trad�Hunting the Hare Trad�empty Hand Elisa�Doolittle�All arr Blackmore Vale Folk Group
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SANGEET COLLEGE TABLA ENSEMBLE Harrow, Middlesex Age�9-12
Tutor Dr�Frances�Shepherd�Assistant Tutor Deepak�Sahai
Tabla ensemble in teentaal Trad
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THE MIRGA BROTHERS Wakefield, West Yorkshire Age�12-16
Head of Music Fiona�Park
Multi Concert Trad�Folk�nie widmy Chowiek (The Blind Man) Trad�Folk�All arr Kazemiesh Mirga
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PANATICAL - CRESTWOOD COLLEGE STEEL BAND Eastleigh, Hampshire Age�11-18
director/Arranger Tim�Downs
Fur elise Beethoven�Pan in A minor A�Roberts�“Lord�Kitchener”�All arr Tim Downs
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FEEDBACK 14:45-15:15 �
BREAK 15 MINS �
TLA SENIOR STEELBAND Littlehampton, West Sussex Age�14-18
Musical director Lee�Nelson
Band from Space Crazy�live & let die McCartney�i’m Yours Jason�Mraz�All arr Lee Nelson
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ZINGARESqUE 1 Northampton, Northamptonshire�Age�12-19
Musical director Richard�Leigh�Co-Musical director Lydia�Whittacre
Farewell Regality Terry�Conway�Makedonsko devojce Trad�Macedonian�Macedonian Tango* David�Harris��eleno Mome Trad�Macedonian
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PARK HIGH DHOL DRUMMERS Stanmore, Middlesex Age�13-19
Group leader Lisa�Harris�Conductor Anand�Vekaria
dhol in the dark Anand�Vekaria
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THE YANGCHIN GROUP, TEES VALLEY MUSIC SERVICE Stockton-on-Tees Age�12-17
Conductor Chris�Lewis
Pulau kecil Trad�Indonesia�arr C Lewis A Time & Place C�Lewis
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THE 3 J’S Portsmouth, Hampshire Age�5-20
Singing Teacher Kim�Shawyer�Principal, dance Teacher & directors Janet�Williams,�Jacqeline�Willis,�Jack�Edwards
A keelie Makolay Trad�Ghana�collected by Daniel Ludford Thomas
Souallé Trad�African�arr Sing Up Storms in Africa Enya�arr Kim Shawyer
NORTH TYNESIDE STEELBAND Tyne & Wear Age�13-21
Group leader Dave�Edwards
Take 5 Paul�Desmond�Bohemian Rhapsody Mercury
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BREAK15 MINS �
KAGEMUSHA JUNIOR TAIKO Exeter, Devon Age�10-12
Artistic director Jonathan�Kirby
Renshu Seiichi�Tanaka�arr Jonathan Kirby Shimabayashi Jonathan�Kirby�Stepping Stones Oliver�Kirby
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SAMBA ONE – SUFFOLK ONE Ipswich, Suffolk Age�16-19
Samba leaders Michelle�Rande,�Jake�Eells
Hettie’s Samba* Samba�One��Baion* Samba�One�Batucada* Samba�One
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THAT’S ALL FOLK! Rochdale, Lancashire Age�13-17
Musical director Cliff�Woodworth
et dodium The�Chair�Please don’t Talk about me when i’m Gone Sam�H�Stept�Speed the Plow Medley Trad�All arr That’s all Folk!
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WALTHAMSTOW SCHOOL FOR GIRLS YEAR 11 STEEL BAND Walthamstow, London Age�15-16
Musical director Richard�Murphy
Short Fanfare Ray�Holman�Crying Lennox�Sharpe�Romance & Party Lennox�Sharpe�Swinging Cymbal Brian�Fahey�arr Richard Murphy
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MUNDO AFRIKA Formby, Merseyside Age�15-18
Music director Steve�Cook
one by one Lebo�M�arr Mundo Afrika Manamolela Trad�arr Mundo Afrika Hosanna Soweto�Gospel�Choir�arr Mundo Afrika ken na Yo Morena Trad�arr M Barrett Thina Simunye Children�of�Agape�arr Mundo Afrika Babethandaza Trad�arr Mundo Afrika
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10:30 �
MOUNT ST MARY’S COLLEGE JUNIOR TRIO�Spinkhill, Derbyshire Age�11-13
Musical director Lucy�Kitchener
Gypsy Rondo from Piano Trio no 39 Haydn�March Militaire from Miniatures Frank�Bridge
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THE JUNIOR “ORIGINAL” CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Leigh-on-Sea, Essex Age�9-13
Musical director Gill�Thorn
Two Pieces from The Magic Flute Mozart�elegy & March Walton�All arr Gill Thorn
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THE THREE BUSKATEERS Buxton, Derbyshire Age�10-11
director Jason�Curteis
Canon Pachabel�arr The Three Buskateers watkins Ale Anon�arr Edward Huws Jones Shall i, Shan’t i? Trad�Hungarian��arr Edward Huws Jones The Silver leaves of the Poplar Tree Trad�Romainian��arr Edward Huws Jones The Four Corners of my Handerkerchief Trad�Romainian�arr Edward Huws Jones
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DRAGON PIANO TRIO Oxford, Oxfordshire Age�7-8
Musical directors Gerald�Hopkin,�Karen�Suter
Miniature Trio Gurlitt
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THE JASTLESSON qUARTET Sheffield & Derby Age�11-13
Moderato from String Quartet in F Major Hambourg,�Charles�vivo from String Quartet no 1 in A minor Headington,�Christopher
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ST FAITH’S FLUTE qUARTET Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Age�12-13
Musical director Sally�Landymore
Scherzo K�Seitz�Rialto Ripples Gershwin�arr Bill Holcombe
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HOLY TRINITY FLUTE ENSEMBLE Halifax, West Yorkshire Age�9-11
Teacher Kim�Atkinson
Battle Hymn of the Republic Steffe�danse des Mirlitons Tchaikovsky�Tambourin Gossec�All arr James Power
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THE LOVELL-JONES BOYS Cardiff, South Glamorgan Age�12-13
Group leader: Sara�Jones
Slavonic dance op 46 no 8 Dvorak�Finale from Sonata for Four Hands Poulenc�Two Guitars Trad�Russian�
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NLCS JUNIOR CELLO qUARTET London, Middlesex Age�10-11
Cello Teacher Pamela�Moody�director of Music John�Haythornthwaite
Serenade Anon
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NOTTINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR BRASS qUINTET Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Age�12-13
director Gerald�Douglas�
A�Toye��Giles�Farnaby��Parade��Jim�Parker
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FEEDBACK�
12:40-13:10�
LUNCH�
1 HOUR�
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SENIOR CHAMBER
14:10 �
CRANBROOK qUARTET Hull, East Yorkshire Age�15-17
Quartet Coach Helga�Penny
Finale from American Quartet Dvorak
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SWMS qUINTET Penzance, Cornwall Age�12-18
Group leader Henrietta�Hicks�director Tim�Boulton
Piano Quintet no 1 Louise�Farrenc
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EMMA NIBLOE & HANNAH GOODBOURN Burgess Hill, West Sussex Age�17-18
ensemble Coach Anne�Hodgson�Accompanist Richard�Haslam
Concerto for two Flutes, Mov 2 Cimarosa�arr R Haslam Papillons, Mov 2 Emil�Kronke
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CAVADANTO STRING OCTET Shrewsbury, Shropshire Age�16-18
Tutor John�Fairbank
octet in e flat op 20 Mendelssohn
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CARTMEL MUSIC CENTRE SENIOR CHAMBER GROUP Cartmel, Cumbria Age�12-16
Group leader J�D�Pool
Trio Sonata, op 1 no 11 J�Loeillet
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RGS SENIOR CHAMBER GROUP High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Age�16-18
Coach Richard�Bolton�Assistant Coach Tim�Venvell
Piano Trio in d minor, Mov 2 Mendelssohn�kegelstatt Trio, Mov 2 Mozart
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BYMT OBOE qUARTET London Borough of Bromley Age�16-18
director Jonathan�Josephs�
oboe Quartet Allegro, Adagio & Rondo Mozart�
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PERFECT FIFTH Chesterfield, Derbyshire Age�16-18
ensemble director Amy�Briggs
Polka (Five easy dances) Denes�Agay�Three Shanties Arnold
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KING EDWARD VI FLUTE qUARTET Southampton, Hampshire
Flute Tutor L�Burns
Jour d’étè à la montagne i Pastorale iv Ronde Eugène�Bozza�Flûtes en vacances - 4 Flûtes légères Jacques�Castérède
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MILTON KEYNES MUSIC SERVICE PIANO TRIO Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Age�16-18
Adult Supervisor Sue�Wakley�Tutor Maia�Griffin
Trio in C minor, Mov 1 Beethoven
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FEEDBACK�
16:40-17:10�
BREAK 15 MINS �
MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE BRASS qUINTET Marlborough, Wiltshire Age�14-17
Administrator Alex�Arkwright�director Mike�Lomas
Pastime with Good Company Henry�VIII�arr Stephen Roberts Restin up’ Chris�Hazell�Quintet in db Major, Mov 1 Victor�Ewald
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THE MAURICE ENSEMBLE Northampton, Northamptonshire Age�16-19
Musical director Peter�Dunkley
introduction & Allegro Ravel
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NO BATTERIES REqUIRED Newport, Gwent Age�16-18
director Emma�Archer
la Cumparsita Matos�Rodriguez�arr Daryl Runswick Serenade Golterman�Carmen Suite Bizet arr Werener Thomas-Mifune
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2+1 CLARINET TRIO Northampton, Northamptonshire Age�17-20
director�Andy�Kirkwood
Second Grand Trio Concertante, Mov 2 & 3��Waterson
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WM & AC BRASS FARTHINGS Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Age�15-17
Musical director Ruth�Allen
Quintet Michael�Kamen�The Roaring Twenties arr Paul Nagle
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qUINTESSENCE Derbyshire Age�13-16
Musical director Eileen�Morse
The Honie Suckle Anthony�Holborne�Alien landscape ii Malcolm�Tattersall�The leaves be Green William�Byrd�Riffs Andrew�Challinger
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THE “ORIGINAL” qUINTET NO 1 Leigh-on-Sea, Essex Age�14-18
Musical director Gill�Thorn
Bagatelles Ligeti�Three Cheers for the Band from Boulevard Jim�Parker�All arr Gill Thorn
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BYMT WIND qUINTET London Borough of Bromley Age�16-18
director�Carl�O’Shea
Three Shanties�Arnold��ugros from Five Antique Hungarian dances Farkas�
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BRASS PINS Bath & North East Somerset Age�16-17
director�Susan�Avison
il est Bel et Bon Passereau�arr Peter Reeve Capriccio Roger�Payne
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FEEDBACK 19:45-20:15�
* Student�Composititon
44 | NATIONAL FESTIVAL 2011 NATIONAL FESTIVAL 2011 | 45
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WIND BANDS SYMPHONY HALL SPONSORED BY TRINITY GUILDHALL 10:30-20:25PReSenTeR Sam dunkley
MuSiC MenToRS
keith Hewson
describe yourself using only musical directions. Entusiasmo.�Espressivo.�Passione.�Sensibilità.�Animato.�Scherzando.��Con�calore.�Poco�pesante�(as�I�get�older)�but�sempre�legato.�
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? A�good�performance�will�be�secure�in�what�I�call�the�basics:�Accuracy,�balance,�blend,�dynamic�contrasts,�energy,�intonation,�rhythmic�vitality�etc.�A�great�performance�will�have�all�of�the�above,�but,�that�little�bit�of�magic�will�be�added�that�includes�communication�with�the�audience,�passion,�total�commitment�to�the�performance�from�all�performers.�A�great�performance�will�inspire!!!
Gwyn Parry-Jones
what are you most looking forward to at the national Festival? what do you enjoy about being a MFY Mentor?�It’s�a�heady,�thrilling�place�to�be;�it’s�about�experiencing�huge�waves�of�enthusiasm,�talent�and�achievement.��It�restores�one’s�faith�in�the�future�and�let’s�face�it,�it’s�a�privilege�to�be�present�at�such�a�fabulous�feast�of�music!
if you could be joined by any musician as co-music mentor, who would they be? Probably�Sir�Edward�Elgar.�I’d�try�to�catch�him�in�a�weak�moment�and�get�him�to�cough�up�the�secret�of�The�Enigma.
what elements do you think go towards a great performance?�Concentration,�imagination,�care�for�detail�and�love.
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STudenT CoMPoSiTion AwARdS SPonSoRed BY
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WORKSHOPS national Youth Jazz Collective Birmingham�Conservatoire�
Samyo & national Youth Jazz Collective Symphony�Hall�
Youth Music Theatre uk Birmingham�Conservatoire�
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EVENTS everybody PlAY 12:55-14:00�Symphony�Hall�
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JAZZ ADRIAN BOULT HALL 10:30-20:00PReSenTeR Colette Zgoda
MuSiC MenToRS
Pete Churchill
what’s been your most memorable musical experience? I�saw�Count�Basie’s�band�live�in�1982�-�that�was�pretty�formative...�deep,�deep�swing!
during your own studies, who inspired you? I�took�a�Summer�course�in�1984�with�Richard�Rodney�Bennett�-�writing�film�music.��I’d�never�seen�anyone�work�that�fluently�before�-�beautiful�music�written�so�beautifully�and�fast!!!
what are you most looking forward to at the national Festival? what do you enjoy about being a MFY Mentor? I’m�always�on�the�look�out�for�the�young�improvisers�-�especially�emerging�from�within�the�larger�ensembles�(the�Big�Bands).�I’m�also�keen�on�encouraging�Rhythm�Sections�to�‘play�out’�to�think�more�like��a�small�band.
Malcolm earle-Smith
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? Evan�Christopher�from�Django�a�la�Creole.��An�outstanding�clarinettist,�whose��group�is�celebrating�jazz�tradition�in�a�fresh�and�wonderful�way.
There are lots of changes going on in the world of music education. what is your vision of the future? For�musicians�to�be�influenced�by�and�celebrate�the�entire�jazz�tradition.�There�is�much�to�be�inspired�by�in�early�jazz�music�–�becoming�more�in�touch�with�this�can�help�us�take�music�forward.�
if you could recommend one recording, what would it be? Louis�Armstrong�and�Earl�Hines�–�Weatherbird�Rag,�1928.
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FRIDAY8 JULYWind Bands & JaZZ
New Woodwind Syllabus2012–2014
A new Woodwind syllabus (Initial–Grade 8) will be
available in summer 2011, valid from January 2012.
Flexible exam structure
Choice of pieces and supporting tests
Exciting repertoire lists
Clear and detailed mark scheme
UCAS points at Grades 6–8
Proudly supporting the
Music For Youth National Festival 2011
To find out more visit
www.trinityguildhall.co.uk/music
333
3
3
Trinity Performer’s Series New repertoire books
A brand new series of accompanied
and unaccompanied repertoire books
for Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone will
also be available, including newly
composed and arranged material by
leading educational woodwind composers.
Suitable for use with Trinity Guildhall
exams or as stand-alone albums, they
provide a wealth of exciting new repertoire!
Clarin
et BO
OK
1
Trinity Per
former’s Series
MUSICAL
MOMENTS
Clarinet
Book 1
16 pieces with piano accompaniment
Includes newly composed pieces by
Paul Harris, James Rae and Sarah Watts,
plus new arrangements of popular
and less well-known repertoire
Flu
te BO
OK
2
Trinity Performer’s Series
MUSICAL MOMENTS
Flute
Book 2
12 pieces with
piano accompaniment
Includes newly composed pieces by
Sally Adams, Alan Bullard, Emma Coulthard,
Matt Smith and Hilary Taggart,
plus new arrangements of popular
and less well-known repertoire
Alto
Saxo
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3
Trinity Performer’s Series
MUSICAL MOMENTSAlto Saxophone Book 3
12 pieces with piano accompaniment
Includes newly composed pieces by Rob Buckland, Christopher Gunning, Mike Mower, Andy Scott, Karen Street and Jeffery Wilson, plus new arrangements of popular and less well-known repertoire
Trinity Performer’s Series
MUSICAL MOMENTSTenor Saxophone Book 4
12 pieces with piano accompanimentIncludes newly composed pieces
by Rob Buckland, Andy Firth,
Andy Scott and Karen Street,
plus new arrangements of popular
and less well-known repertoire
Tenor S
axophon
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OK
4
Trinity Performer’s Series
MOSAICSfor Saxophone
65 solo pieces
Book 1
By Mike Mower and James Rae
Trinity Performer’s Series
MOSAICSfor Flute
65 solo pieces
Book 2
By Mike Mower
Trinity Per
former’s Series
MOSAICS
for Clarinet
65 solo pieces
Book 1
By James Rae
46 | NATIONAL FESTIVAL 2011 NATIONAL FESTIVAL 2011 | 47
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WIND BANDS SYMPHONY HALL SPONSORED BY TRINITY GUILDHALL 10:30-20:25PReSenTeR Sam dunkley
MuSiC MenToRS
keith Hewson
describe yourself using only musical directions. Entusiasmo.�Espressivo.�Passione.�Sensibilità.�Animato.�Scherzando.��Con�calore.�Poco�pesante�(as�I�get�older)�but�sempre�legato.�
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? A�good�performance�will�be�secure�in�what�I�call�the�basics:�Accuracy,�balance,�blend,�dynamic�contrasts,�energy,�intonation,�rhythmic�vitality�etc.�A�great�performance�will�have�all�of�the�above,�but,�that�little�bit�of�magic�will�be�added�that�includes�communication�with�the�audience,�passion,�total�commitment�to�the�performance�from�all�performers.�A�great�performance�will�inspire!!!
Gwyn Parry-Jones
what are you most looking forward to at the national Festival? what do you enjoy about being a MFY Mentor?�It’s�a�heady,�thrilling�place�to�be;�it’s�about�experiencing�huge�waves�of�enthusiasm,�talent�and�achievement.��It�restores�one’s�faith�in�the�future�and�let’s�face�it,�it’s�a�privilege�to�be�present�at�such�a�fabulous�feast�of�music!
if you could be joined by any musician as co-music mentor, who would they be? Probably�Sir�Edward�Elgar.�I’d�try�to�catch�him�in�a�weak�moment�and�get�him�to�cough�up�the�secret�of�The�Enigma.
what elements do you think go towards a great performance?�Concentration,�imagination,�care�for�detail�and�love.
�
AwARdS SPonSoRed BY
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STudenT CoMPoSiTion AwARdS SPonSoRed BY
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WORKSHOPS national Youth Jazz Collective Birmingham�Conservatoire�
Samyo & national Youth Jazz Collective Symphony�Hall�
Youth Music Theatre uk Birmingham�Conservatoire�
�
EVENTS everybody PlAY 12:55-14:00�Symphony�Hall�
�
JAZZ ADRIAN BOULT HALL 10:30-20:00PReSenTeR Colette Zgoda
MuSiC MenToRS
Pete Churchill
what’s been your most memorable musical experience? I�saw�Count�Basie’s�band�live�in�1982�-�that�was�pretty�formative...�deep,�deep�swing!
during your own studies, who inspired you? I�took�a�Summer�course�in�1984�with�Richard�Rodney�Bennett�-�writing�film�music.��I’d�never�seen�anyone�work�that�fluently�before�-�beautiful�music�written�so�beautifully�and�fast!!!
what are you most looking forward to at the national Festival? what do you enjoy about being a MFY Mentor? I’m�always�on�the�look�out�for�the�young�improvisers�-�especially�emerging�from�within�the�larger�ensembles�(the�Big�Bands).�I’m�also�keen�on�encouraging�Rhythm�Sections�to�‘play�out’�to�think�more�like��a�small�band.
Malcolm earle-Smith
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? Evan�Christopher�from�Django�a�la�Creole.��An�outstanding�clarinettist,�whose��group�is�celebrating�jazz�tradition�in�a�fresh�and�wonderful�way.
There are lots of changes going on in the world of music education. what is your vision of the future? For�musicians�to�be�influenced�by�and�celebrate�the�entire�jazz�tradition.�There�is�much�to�be�inspired�by�in�early�jazz�music�–�becoming�more�in�touch�with�this�can�help�us�take�music�forward.�
if you could recommend one recording, what would it be? Louis�Armstrong�and�Earl�Hines�–�Weatherbird�Rag,�1928.
�
AwARdS SPonSoRed BY
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FRIDAY8 JULYWind Bands & JaZZ
New Woodwind Syllabus2012–2014
A new Woodwind syllabus (Initial–Grade 8) will be
available in summer 2011, valid from January 2012.
Flexible exam structure
Choice of pieces and supporting tests
Exciting repertoire lists
Clear and detailed mark scheme
UCAS points at Grades 6–8
Proudly supporting the
Music For Youth National Festival 2011
To find out more visit
www.trinityguildhall.co.uk/music
333
3
3
Trinity Performer’s Series New repertoire books
A brand new series of accompanied
and unaccompanied repertoire books
for Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone will
also be available, including newly
composed and arranged material by
leading educational woodwind composers.
Suitable for use with Trinity Guildhall
exams or as stand-alone albums, they
provide a wealth of exciting new repertoire!
Clarin
et BO
OK
1
Trinity Per
former’s Series
MUSICAL
MOMENTS
Clarinet
Book 1
16 pieces with piano accompaniment
Includes newly composed pieces by
Paul Harris, James Rae and Sarah Watts,
plus new arrangements of popular
and less well-known repertoire
Flu
te BO
OK
2
Trinity Performer’s Series
MUSICAL MOMENTS
Flute
Book 2
12 pieces with
piano accompaniment
Includes newly composed pieces by
Sally Adams, Alan Bullard, Emma Coulthard,
Matt Smith and Hilary Taggart,
plus new arrangements of popular
and less well-known repertoire
Alto
Saxo
ph
on
e BO
OK
3
Trinity Performer’s Series
MUSICAL MOMENTSAlto Saxophone Book 3
12 pieces with piano accompaniment
Includes newly composed pieces by Rob Buckland, Christopher Gunning, Mike Mower, Andy Scott, Karen Street and Jeffery Wilson, plus new arrangements of popular and less well-known repertoire
Trinity Performer’s Series
MUSICAL MOMENTSTenor Saxophone Book 4
12 pieces with piano accompanimentIncludes newly composed pieces
by Rob Buckland, Andy Firth,
Andy Scott and Karen Street,
plus new arrangements of popular
and less well-known repertoire
Tenor S
axophon
e BO
OK
4
Trinity Performer’s Series
MOSAICSfor Saxophone
65 solo pieces
Book 1
By Mike Mower and James Rae
Trinity Performer’s Series
MOSAICSfor Flute
65 solo pieces
Book 2
By Mike Mower
Trinity Per
former’s Series
MOSAICS
for Clarinet
65 solo pieces
Book 1
By James Rae
46 | NATIONAL FESTIVAL 2011 NATIONAL FESTIVAL 2011 | 47
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SCHOOL WIND BANDS
10:30 �
ABRAHAM DARBY ACADEMY SHOWBAND�Telford, Shropshire Age�11-18
Musical director Rachel�Morton
Firestorm Stephen�Bulla
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GLOSSOPDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WIND BAND�Glossop, Derbyshire Age�11-18
Musical director Mark�Bousie
norwegian Rondo Philip�Sparke�Music from the Motion Picture Stardust Ilan�Eshkeri�arr Ben Hollings
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SPRINGWOOD HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND King’s Lynn, Norfolk Age�12-18
Conductor Peter�Strudwick
Japanese Tune Soichi�Konagaya�Pirates of the Caribbean: At world’s end Hans�Zimmer�arr Ted Ricketts
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ST JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND Harrogate, North Yorkshire Age�11-18
Musical director Craig�Ratcliffe
Concert Prelude Philip�Sparke�Mars from the Planets Holst�arr G Smith
FRIDAY 8 JULY WIND BANDSSPONSORED BY TRINITY GUILDHALLSYMPHONY HALL 10:30-20:25 * Student�Composititon
FRIDAY 8 JULY JAZZ ADRIAN BOULT HALL 10:30-20:00 �
10:30 �
HIGH ARCAL JAZZ BAND Dudley, West Midlands Age�11-16
Band director Hayley�Ray
Jazz Police George�Goodwin�Yardbird Suite Charlie�Parker�arr Wolpe They can’t take that Away from me Gershwin�arr Wolpe
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DE FERRERS JAZZ ORCHESTRA Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire Age�13-18
Musical director Simon�Aston
Better Get Hit in your Soul Charles�Mingus�arr Bob Hanner Feeling Good Leslie�Bricusse,�Anthony�Newley�arr Cy Payne
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RGS BIG BAND High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Age�14-18
Musical director Jay�Craig�Assistant director Richard�Bolton
Theme from naked Gun Ira�Newborn�arr Al Yankee Snowfall Claude�Thornhill�A Few Good Men Gordon�Goodwin
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NOTTINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL BIG BAND Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Age�12-18
director Gerald�Douglas
Barnburner Les�Hooper�Moanin’ Charles�Mingus
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CROMPTON HOUSE SCHOOL WIND BAND Shaw, Greater Manchester Age�12-18
Conductor Jack�Pickford
odyssey Jay�Chattaway�Cajun Folk Songs i la Belle et le Capitaine i Belle Frank�Ticheli
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BURTON BOROUGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND Newport, Shropshire Age�11-18
Conductor Alison�Ruston
dragon’s Rise Fanfare Matthew�Hall�Beyond the Summitt Brian�Balmages
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RGS FIRST WIND BAND High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Age�12-18
Conductor Tim�Venvell
Chicken Run - Main Titles John�Powell,�Harry�Gregson-Williams�arr Paul Murtha ovation overture James�L�Hosay�Bugler’s Holiday Leroy�Anderson
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NOTTINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Age�12-18
Conductor Gerald�Douglas�
Cartoon Paul�Hart
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SMITHILLS SCHOOL SENIOR SYMPHONIC WIND BAND Bolton, Greater Manchester Age�11-18
Musical director Chris�Wormald�
Hymn to the Fallen John�Williams��Bolero Ravel��The Firebird (Closing Section) Stravinsky�All arr Chris Wormald
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LOUGHBOROUGH ENDOWED SCHOOLS SYMPHONIC WIND BAND Loughborough, Leicestershire Age�15-18
Head of woodwind & Brass Trevor Lax�Percussion Tutor Aidan�Geary
on Streets of Gold Gary�Fagan�Memor vita! Brant�Karrick
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CAERLEON COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL WIND BAND Newport, Gwent Age�13-18
Musical director Sean�O’Neill
Silver Screen Paul�Hart
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ST AIDAN’S HIGH SCHOOL SYMPHONIC WIND BAND Harrogate, North Yorkshire Age�13-18
director of Music Mark�Pallant
Royal Salute Philip�Sparke�elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral Wagner�arr Bocook Sabre dance Khachaturian�arr Bullock
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FEEDBACK 15:20-15:50�
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15 MINS MUSIC CENTRE& OPEN WIND BANDS
16:05 �
MANCHESTER YOUTH WIND ORCHESTRA Manchester, Greater Manchester Age�12-21
Musical director Steve�Millington���orchestra Manager Karen�Cottam
Gallimaufry Guy�Woolfenden
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KMS SHELLEY MUSIC CENTRE SENIOR WIND BAND Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�13-19
Conductor Simon�Mansfield
when the Stars Began to Fall Fred�J�Allen�Mazama Jay�Chattaway
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE YOUTH WIND ORCHESTRA Gloucestershire Age�12-19
director/Conductor Steve�Legge�leader Philip�Cowley
Celtic Ritual John�Higgins�kraftwerk Jacob�de�Haan
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STOCKPORT YOUTH WIND BAND Stockport, Greater Manchester Age�11-18
Conductor Andrew�Wilson�Head of Music Service Craig�Eastwood
Cry of the Celts i nightmare iv lament iii Breakout Ronan�Hardiman�arr Peter Graham
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LUTON YOUTH CONCERT BAND Luton, Bedfordshire Age�12-19
Conductor Simon�Router
Fanfare & Hymn Alexander�Philips�based��on�a�Theme�by�Handel�entract from Theatre Music Philip�Sparke�Finale from Riverdance Whelan�arr Strommen
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TORFAEN MUSIC CENTRE SENIOR WIND BAND Torfaen, Gwent Age�12-17
Conductor Christopher�Turner
where eagles Sing Paul�Lovatt-Cooper�inchon Robert�W�Smith
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CITY OF SHEFFIELD YOUTH FESTIVAL BAND Sheffield, South Yorkshire Age�13-18
Musical director Clive�Scott�Assistant Musical director Helen�Perry
Take Center Stage Douglas�Court�earthdance Michael�Sweeney
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ROCHDALE YOUTH WIND BAND Rochdale, Lancashire Age�11-18
Musical director Cathie�Brooks
Festivo Gregson�The Catskills Nigel�Hess
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DUDLEY PERFORMING ARTS WIND BAND Dudley, West Midlands Age�13-19
Musical director Louise�Jones�Assistant director Mark�Hadlington
Fanfare & Flourishes James�Curnow�Bridges over the River Cam Derek�Bourgeois
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH CONCERT BAND Northamptonshire Age�16-19
Musical director Peter�Smalley
Gagarin Nigel�Clarke
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GREATER GWENT YOUTH SYMPHONIA Newport, Gwent Age�12-21
Music director Paul�Hornsby
watchman Tell us of the night Mark�Camphouse
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FEEDBACK 19:55-20:25�
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ALTRINCHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS SWING BAND Altringham, Cheshire Age�14-18
Conductor Colin�Myers�Assistant Conductors Jane�Bold,�Kate�Potter
Flight of the Foo Birds Neal�Hefti�Goodbye Pork Pie Hat Charles�Mingus�arr Andrew Homzy The Jazz Police Gordon�Goodwin
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CARDINAL VAUGHAN BIG BAND Holland Park, London Age�14-18
director Scott�Price
i Remember you Schertzinger�arr Mark Taylor How About you Lane,�Freed�arr Dave Wolpe Birdland Zawinul�arr John Higgins
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NSG BIG BAND Northampton, Northamptonshire Age�14-18
Conductor Rob�Reid
north Africa Chick�Corea�arr Mike Tomaro lover Man (oh where can you be?) Davis,�Ramirez,�Sherman�arr Sammy Nestico orange Coloured Sky Milton�DeLugg,�Willie�Stein�arr Roger Holmes
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LUNCH 1 HOUR�
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KING EDDIE’S REVIVAL BIG BAND Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire Age�14-18
Musical director Richard�Meehan
Strike up the Band Gershwin�arr Meehan Tenor Madness Rollins�arr Mark Taylor Softly as in a Morning Sunrise Romberg,�Hammerstein�arr Meehan The Place where the Sidewalk ends* Zack�Costello
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RAVENS WOOD BIG BAND Bromley, Kent Age�13-17
Conductor Annabel�Davies
watermelon Man Herbie�Hancock�arr Jerry Sheppard An ellington Tribute Ellington�arr John Berry
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JAZZWORKS Southend-on-Sea, Essex Age�13-15
Musical director Andy�Hampton
nearly Fabulous Hampton�Beyond Barking Hampton�norman’s delight Hampton
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SANDBACH SCHOOL BIG BAND Sandbach, Cheshire Age�13-18
Musical director John�Barber
20th Century Fox Fanfare Alfred�Newman�arr Barber Spiderman Webster�arr Skinner Make you Feel my love Dylan�arr Barber i’m a Believer Neil�Diamond�arr Barber
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qECC JAZZ BAND Crediton, Devon Age�11-18
Musical director Lucy�Welsman
Ain’t Misbehavin’ Fats�Waller�arr Dave McKeown How High the Moon Hamilton,�Lewis�arr Jerry Sheppard The letter Carson�Thompson�arr Lucy Welsman
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FEEDBACK 15:20-15:50�
BREAK�
15 MINS�
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WOOTTON UPPER SCHOOL BIG BAND Wootton, Bedfordshire Age�13-18
Head of Music Technology Dave�Probert
September Al�Dubin�Summertime Gershwin�Brass Machine Mark�Taylor
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LOUGHBOROUGH ENDOWED SCHOOLS BIG BAND Loughborough, Leicestershire Age�16-18
Head of woodwind & Brass Trevor�Lax
Hit the Bricks Gordon�Goodwin�old devil Moon Burton�Lane�arr Dave Wolpe
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BODMIN COLLEGE JAZZ ORCHESTRA Bodmin, Cornwall Age�11-18
Musical director Benji�Vincent
Crazy little Thing Called love Queen�arr Ed Wilson That’s life!�arr Damien Montalto Smooth Rob�Thomas�arr Roger Holmes
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THE WINDSOR BOYS’ SCHOOL BIG BAND Windsor, Berkshire Age�13-18
Musical director James�Fussey�Assistant directors James�Manwaring,�Kirsty�Williams
Born to be wild Steppenwolf�Shake Rattle & Roll Charles�E�Calhoun�in a Sentimental Mood Ellington
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ST JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ORCHESTRA Harrogate, North Yorkshire Age�14-18
Musical director Nigel�Beetles
Storm warning Harry�South�Big Train Wynton�Marsalis�Shufflin’ Chains* Peter�Thompson
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BREAK 15 MINS �
NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR BOYS BIG BAND Northampton, Northamptonshire Age�15-18
Musical director Barrie�Johnson
Sing Sang Sung Gordon�Goodwin�Friend like Me Alan�Menken�arr Bill Liston
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CAERLEON COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL BIG BAND Newport, Gwent Age�14-18
Musical director Ceri�Rees
Chelsea Bridge Strayhorn�Fiesta Bahaia Lopez
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NKS JAZZ qUARTET Ashford, Kent Age�15-17
Musical director John�R�Hall
Alice in wonderland Sammy�Fain�i Fall in love too easily Jule�Styne�donna lee Charlie�Parker
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CC BIG BAND Upminster, Essex Age�14-18
Musical director Jan�Bristow�Assistant director Matt�Lorentzen
Cute�Neal�Hefti�Ain’t that a kick in the Head Cahn,�Heusen�arr Shaun Byrne Here there & everywhere Lennon,�McCartney�arr Lowden Friend like Me Menken�arr Peter Blair
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RIPLEY JAZZ BAND Lancaster, Lancashire Age�13-18
Musical Supervisor Bob�Richmond
washington & lee Swing C�A�Robbins�arr Paul Severson Anything Goes Cole�Porter�arr Jimmy Lally Bring me Sunshine Arthur�Kent�arr Daniel Mawson St James infirmary Joe�Primrose�arr Paul Severson
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FEEDBACK�
19:30-20:00�
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SCHOOL WIND BANDS
10:30 �
ABRAHAM DARBY ACADEMY SHOWBAND�Telford, Shropshire Age�11-18
Musical director Rachel�Morton
Firestorm Stephen�Bulla
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GLOSSOPDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WIND BAND�Glossop, Derbyshire Age�11-18
Musical director Mark�Bousie
norwegian Rondo Philip�Sparke�Music from the Motion Picture Stardust Ilan�Eshkeri�arr Ben Hollings
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SPRINGWOOD HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND King’s Lynn, Norfolk Age�12-18
Conductor Peter�Strudwick
Japanese Tune Soichi�Konagaya�Pirates of the Caribbean: At world’s end Hans�Zimmer�arr Ted Ricketts
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ST JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND Harrogate, North Yorkshire Age�11-18
Musical director Craig�Ratcliffe
Concert Prelude Philip�Sparke�Mars from the Planets Holst�arr G Smith
FRIDAY 8 JULY WIND BANDSSPONSORED BY TRINITY GUILDHALLSYMPHONY HALL 10:30-20:25 * Student�Composititon
FRIDAY 8 JULY JAZZ ADRIAN BOULT HALL 10:30-20:00 �
10:30 �
HIGH ARCAL JAZZ BAND Dudley, West Midlands Age�11-16
Band director Hayley�Ray
Jazz Police George�Goodwin�Yardbird Suite Charlie�Parker�arr Wolpe They can’t take that Away from me Gershwin�arr Wolpe
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DE FERRERS JAZZ ORCHESTRA Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire Age�13-18
Musical director Simon�Aston
Better Get Hit in your Soul Charles�Mingus�arr Bob Hanner Feeling Good Leslie�Bricusse,�Anthony�Newley�arr Cy Payne
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RGS BIG BAND High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Age�14-18
Musical director Jay�Craig�Assistant director Richard�Bolton
Theme from naked Gun Ira�Newborn�arr Al Yankee Snowfall Claude�Thornhill�A Few Good Men Gordon�Goodwin
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NOTTINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL BIG BAND Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Age�12-18
director Gerald�Douglas
Barnburner Les�Hooper�Moanin’ Charles�Mingus
* Student�Composititon
Proud sponsors of the Wind Bands Day
www.trinityguildhall.co.uk/music
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CROMPTON HOUSE SCHOOL WIND BAND Shaw, Greater Manchester Age�12-18
Conductor Jack�Pickford
odyssey Jay�Chattaway�Cajun Folk Songs i la Belle et le Capitaine i Belle Frank�Ticheli
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BURTON BOROUGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND Newport, Shropshire Age�11-18
Conductor Alison�Ruston
dragon’s Rise Fanfare Matthew�Hall�Beyond the Summitt Brian�Balmages
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RGS FIRST WIND BAND High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Age�12-18
Conductor Tim�Venvell
Chicken Run - Main Titles John�Powell,�Harry�Gregson-Williams�arr Paul Murtha ovation overture James�L�Hosay�Bugler’s Holiday Leroy�Anderson
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NOTTINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Age�12-18
Conductor Gerald�Douglas�
Cartoon Paul�Hart
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LUNCH 1 HOUR �
SMITHILLS SCHOOL SENIOR SYMPHONIC WIND BAND Bolton, Greater Manchester Age�11-18
Musical director Chris�Wormald�
Hymn to the Fallen John�Williams��Bolero Ravel��The Firebird (Closing Section) Stravinsky�All arr Chris Wormald
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LOUGHBOROUGH ENDOWED SCHOOLS SYMPHONIC WIND BAND Loughborough, Leicestershire Age�15-18
Head of woodwind & Brass Trevor Lax�Percussion Tutor Aidan�Geary
on Streets of Gold Gary�Fagan�Memor vita! Brant�Karrick
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CAERLEON COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL WIND BAND Newport, Gwent Age�13-18
Musical director Sean�O’Neill
Silver Screen Paul�Hart
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ST AIDAN’S HIGH SCHOOL SYMPHONIC WIND BAND Harrogate, North Yorkshire Age�13-18
director of Music Mark�Pallant
Royal Salute Philip�Sparke�elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral Wagner�arr Bocook Sabre dance Khachaturian�arr Bullock
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FEEDBACK 15:20-15:50�
BREAK�
15 MINS MUSIC CENTRE& OPEN WIND BANDS
16:05 �
MANCHESTER YOUTH WIND ORCHESTRA Manchester, Greater Manchester Age�12-21
Musical director Steve�Millington���orchestra Manager Karen�Cottam
Gallimaufry Guy�Woolfenden
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KMS SHELLEY MUSIC CENTRE SENIOR WIND BAND Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�13-19
Conductor Simon�Mansfield
when the Stars Began to Fall Fred�J�Allen�Mazama Jay�Chattaway
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE YOUTH WIND ORCHESTRA Gloucestershire Age�12-19
director/Conductor Steve�Legge�leader Philip�Cowley
Celtic Ritual John�Higgins�kraftwerk Jacob�de�Haan
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STOCKPORT YOUTH WIND BAND Stockport, Greater Manchester Age�11-18
Conductor Andrew�Wilson�Head of Music Service Craig�Eastwood
Cry of the Celts i nightmare iv lament iii Breakout Ronan�Hardiman�arr Peter Graham
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LUTON YOUTH CONCERT BAND Luton, Bedfordshire Age�12-19
Conductor Simon�Router
Fanfare & Hymn Alexander�Philips�based��on�a�Theme�by�Handel�entract from Theatre Music Philip�Sparke�Finale from Riverdance Whelan�arr Strommen
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TORFAEN MUSIC CENTRE SENIOR WIND BAND Torfaen, Gwent Age�12-17
Conductor Christopher�Turner
where eagles Sing Paul�Lovatt-Cooper�inchon Robert�W�Smith
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BREAK 15 MINS�
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CITY OF SHEFFIELD YOUTH FESTIVAL BAND Sheffield, South Yorkshire Age�13-18
Musical director Clive�Scott�Assistant Musical director Helen�Perry
Take Center Stage Douglas�Court�earthdance Michael�Sweeney
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ROCHDALE YOUTH WIND BAND Rochdale, Lancashire Age�11-18
Musical director Cathie�Brooks
Festivo Gregson�The Catskills Nigel�Hess
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DUDLEY PERFORMING ARTS WIND BAND Dudley, West Midlands Age�13-19
Musical director Louise�Jones�Assistant director Mark�Hadlington
Fanfare & Flourishes James�Curnow�Bridges over the River Cam Derek�Bourgeois
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH CONCERT BAND Northamptonshire Age�16-19
Musical director Peter�Smalley
Gagarin Nigel�Clarke
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GREATER GWENT YOUTH SYMPHONIA Newport, Gwent Age�12-21
Music director Paul�Hornsby
watchman Tell us of the night Mark�Camphouse
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FEEDBACK 19:55-20:25�
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ALTRINCHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS SWING BAND Altringham, Cheshire Age�14-18
Conductor Colin�Myers�Assistant Conductors Jane�Bold,�Kate�Potter
Flight of the Foo Birds Neal�Hefti�Goodbye Pork Pie Hat Charles�Mingus�arr Andrew Homzy The Jazz Police Gordon�Goodwin
�
CARDINAL VAUGHAN BIG BAND Holland Park, London Age�14-18
director Scott�Price
i Remember you Schertzinger�arr Mark Taylor How About you Lane,�Freed�arr Dave Wolpe Birdland Zawinul�arr John Higgins
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NSG BIG BAND Northampton, Northamptonshire Age�14-18
Conductor Rob�Reid
north Africa Chick�Corea�arr Mike Tomaro lover Man (oh where can you be?) Davis,�Ramirez,�Sherman�arr Sammy Nestico orange Coloured Sky Milton�DeLugg,�Willie�Stein�arr Roger Holmes
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LUNCH 1 HOUR�
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KING EDDIE’S REVIVAL BIG BAND Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire Age�14-18
Musical director Richard�Meehan
Strike up the Band Gershwin�arr Meehan Tenor Madness Rollins�arr Mark Taylor Softly as in a Morning Sunrise Romberg,�Hammerstein�arr Meehan The Place where the Sidewalk ends* Zack�Costello
�
RAVENS WOOD BIG BAND Bromley, Kent Age�13-17
Conductor Annabel�Davies
watermelon Man Herbie�Hancock�arr Jerry Sheppard An ellington Tribute Ellington�arr John Berry
�
JAZZWORKS Southend-on-Sea, Essex Age�13-15
Musical director Andy�Hampton
nearly Fabulous Hampton�Beyond Barking Hampton�norman’s delight Hampton
�
SANDBACH SCHOOL BIG BAND Sandbach, Cheshire Age�13-18
Musical director John�Barber
20th Century Fox Fanfare Alfred�Newman�arr Barber Spiderman Webster�arr Skinner Make you Feel my love Dylan�arr Barber i’m a Believer Neil�Diamond�arr Barber
�
qECC JAZZ BAND Crediton, Devon Age�11-18
Musical director Lucy�Welsman
Ain’t Misbehavin’ Fats�Waller�arr Dave McKeown How High the Moon Hamilton,�Lewis�arr Jerry Sheppard The letter Carson�Thompson�arr Lucy Welsman
�
FEEDBACK 15:20-15:50�
BREAK�
15 MINS�
�
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WOOTTON UPPER SCHOOL BIG BAND Wootton, Bedfordshire Age�13-18
Head of Music Technology Dave�Probert
September Al�Dubin�Summertime Gershwin�Brass Machine Mark�Taylor
�
LOUGHBOROUGH ENDOWED SCHOOLS BIG BAND Loughborough, Leicestershire Age�16-18
Head of woodwind & Brass Trevor�Lax
Hit the Bricks Gordon�Goodwin�old devil Moon Burton�Lane�arr Dave Wolpe
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BODMIN COLLEGE JAZZ ORCHESTRA Bodmin, Cornwall Age�11-18
Musical director Benji�Vincent
Crazy little Thing Called love Queen�arr Ed Wilson That’s life!�arr Damien Montalto Smooth Rob�Thomas�arr Roger Holmes
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THE WINDSOR BOYS’ SCHOOL BIG BAND Windsor, Berkshire Age�13-18
Musical director James�Fussey�Assistant directors James�Manwaring,�Kirsty�Williams
Born to be wild Steppenwolf�Shake Rattle & Roll Charles�E�Calhoun�in a Sentimental Mood Ellington
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ST JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ORCHESTRA Harrogate, North Yorkshire Age�14-18
Musical director Nigel�Beetles
Storm warning Harry�South�Big Train Wynton�Marsalis�Shufflin’ Chains* Peter�Thompson
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BREAK 15 MINS �
NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR BOYS BIG BAND Northampton, Northamptonshire Age�15-18
Musical director Barrie�Johnson
Sing Sang Sung Gordon�Goodwin�Friend like Me Alan�Menken�arr Bill Liston
�
CAERLEON COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL BIG BAND Newport, Gwent Age�14-18
Musical director Ceri�Rees
Chelsea Bridge Strayhorn�Fiesta Bahaia Lopez
�
NKS JAZZ qUARTET Ashford, Kent Age�15-17
Musical director John�R�Hall
Alice in wonderland Sammy�Fain�i Fall in love too easily Jule�Styne�donna lee Charlie�Parker
�
CC BIG BAND Upminster, Essex Age�14-18
Musical director Jan�Bristow�Assistant director Matt�Lorentzen
Cute�Neal�Hefti�Ain’t that a kick in the Head Cahn,�Heusen�arr Shaun Byrne Here there & everywhere Lennon,�McCartney�arr Lowden Friend like Me Menken�arr Peter Blair
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RIPLEY JAZZ BAND Lancaster, Lancashire Age�13-18
Musical Supervisor Bob�Richmond
washington & lee Swing C�A�Robbins�arr Paul Severson Anything Goes Cole�Porter�arr Jimmy Lally Bring me Sunshine Arthur�Kent�arr Daniel Mawson St James infirmary Joe�Primrose�arr Paul Severson
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FEEDBACK�
19:30-20:00�
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WORKSHOPS national Youth orchestra Symphony�Hall�
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EVENTS Free Family Concert 16:00-17:00�Town�Hall
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JAZZ ADRIAN BOULT HALL 10:30-18:35PReSenTeR Sam dunkley
MuSiC MenToRS
issie Barratt
As an international performer and composer you are passionate about the world of jazz. Tell us more….�I’ve�been�really�lucky�to�date�and�have�had�a�wonderful�time�as�an�internationally�active�composer,�conductor,�baritone�player,�record�producer�and�educator.�I’ve�performed�at�the�majority�of�leading�concert�halls,�jazz�clubs�and�festivals�in�Britain,�Scandinavia,�Germany,�Switzerland,�North�America�and�West�Bengal�and�have�been�awarded�commissions�by�a�wide�array�of�ensembles.
You are passionate about supporting young jazz musicians - tell us about that. I’ve�always�been�a�passionate�and�dedicated�educator�and�am�always�keen�to�make�things�happen�–�hence�my�being�founder��of�both�the�Jazz�Faculty�at�Trinity�College�of�Music�and�The�National�Youth�Jazz�Collective.��I�think�it’s�really�important�to�make�sure�that�young�musicians�get�all�the�opportunities�and�support�we�can�offer�them.�Music�is�a�magical�thing�–�something�that�the�entire�planet�benefits�from�and�it�deserves�to�be�cherished�and�nurtured.
if you could recommend one recording, what would it be? Miles�Davis�and�Gil�Evans’�Porgy�and�Bess.
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? Rapport�and�communication�within�the�ensemble,�a�magical�sound�and�an�infectious�vibe�that�gets�under�the�listener’s�skin.
Mornington lockett
during your own studies, who inspired you? Bobby�Wellins�–�a�great�Scottish�saxophonist�and�composer�with�a�truly�original�voice.�He�was�my�teacher�at�Dartington�when�I�was�19.�
what are the cells that make up your musical dnA? I�love�the�patterns�of�notes�and�rhythms,�but�these�days�it’s�all�about�communication�and�performance.�
who are your musical heroes? Daniel�Barenboim,�Vladimir�Ashkenazy,�Raaf�Hekkema�(Paganini�Caprices�on�sax!),�Phil�Woods,�David�Sanborn,�George�Coleman,�Stan�Getz,�Michael�Brecker,�John�Coltrane�and�Jan�Garbarek.
if you could recommend one recording, what would it be? Miles�Davis�‘Kind�of�Blue’.�Terrible�cliché��but�it’s�still�the�best.
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SATURDAY9 JULYOrchestras Jazz
Mæstros in the making
Music Services play a leading role in inspiring, nurturing and enabling children’s performance. The musical journey for many young people is seeded in our classrooms and propagated by the dedication and professionalism of 12,000 music teachers.
By harnessing young people’s talent Music Services transform lives, light the fire for a life-long love of music and make our nation a powerhouse of instrumental and vocal greatness.
The Federation of Music Services is proud to sponsor Music for Youth’s National Festival where the genius of young musical talent is being fostered to create the maestros of tomorrow.
Call 01943 463311 [email protected] www.thefms.orgThe Federation of Music Services 7 Courthouse Street, Otley, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS21 3AN
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ORCHESTRAS - MUSIC CENTRE TOWH HALL SPONSORED BY THE FEDERATION OF MUSIC SERVICES 10:30-15:00PReSenTeR Sophie williamson
MuSiC MenToRS
Andrew Skeet
if you could be joined by any musician as co-music mentor, who would they be? The�amazing�conductor�Gustavo�Dudamel�would�be�good…�or�maybe�it�would�be�more�interesting�to�have�a�non-musician�as�a�co-mentor�–�someone�like�the�theatre�director�Tom�Morris�who�I’ve�worked�with,�who�looks�at�things�from�a�theatrical/dramatic�point�of�view�which�musicians�sometimes�forget�to�do.
what other advice do you have for the performers today? I’ve�learned�a�lot�from�playing�with�a�broad�range�of�musicians�and�composers�who�haven’t�been�through�the�classical�training�that�I�have�–�they�often�have�very�clear�and�strong�musical�instincts,�think�for�themselves�and�are�very�exploratory.
neil valentine
what’s been your most memorable musical experience? Performing�as�a�15�year�old�at�the�MFY�Schools�Prom�in�the�Royal�Albert�Hall.��The�buzz�of�performing�on�a�big�stage�really�got�me�then,�and�still�has�me�now.�There�is�really�nothing�like�it.
who are your musical heroes? Radiohead,�Bartok,�Metallica,�Sibelius��and�Mahler.�if you could be joined by any musician as co-music mentor, who would they be? Yo-Yo�Ma.�He�has�such�a�humanity�to�his�playing,�I�would�love�to�just�listen�to�what��he�has�to�say.
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ORCHESTRAS - OPEN SYMPHONY HALL SPONSORED BY THE FEDERATION OF MUSIC SERVICES 11:00-17:30PReSenTeR Michelle Holloway
MuSiC MenToRS
Sarah Freestone
what’s the best advice anyone ever gave you? “Don’t�give�up�playing�two�instruments”.�That�was�Sir�David�Lumsden�who�was�Principal�of�the�Royal�Academy�of�Music.��I�studied�violin�and�guitar�as�joint�principal�studies�and,�although�it�was�hard�work,�I’m�able�to�make�music�with�so�many�different�people�in�so�many�different�genres�and�situations�–�it’s�great.
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? I’ve�seen�the�singer�Susheela�Ramen�a�few�times�recently�–�she’s�one�of�the�most�committed�and�energetic�performers�I’ve�ever�seen.�You�feel�as�if�she’s�doing�everything�in�her�power�to�put�across�her�music�–�she�has�the�most�amazing�musicians�in�her�band�too.
eric Tebbett
what’s been your most memorable musical experience? Playing�Stravinsky’s�Rite�of�Spring�with��the�National�Youth�Orchestra�conducted��by�Pierre�Boulez�as�a�young�trumpet�player�in�1969!
if you could recommend one recording, what would it be? Elgar’s�Overture�‘In�the�South’�performed�by�the�Royal�Scottish�National�Orchestra�under�Alexander�Gibson.
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? Consistency,�Communication,�Conviction!
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Xing�was�in�her�final�year�with�Northamptonshire�Music�and�Performing�Arts�Service�and�a�member�of�the�county�youth�orchestra�and�string�sinfonia.��Her�talented�and�committed�violin�playing�raised�the�standard�of�everything�in�which�she�was�involved.
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WORKSHOPS national Youth orchestra Symphony�Hall�
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EVENTS Free Family Concert 16:00-17:00�Town�Hall
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JAZZ ADRIAN BOULT HALL 10:30-18:35PReSenTeR Sam dunkley
MuSiC MenToRS
issie Barratt
As an international performer and composer you are passionate about the world of jazz. Tell us more….�I’ve�been�really�lucky�to�date�and�have�had�a�wonderful�time�as�an�internationally�active�composer,�conductor,�baritone�player,�record�producer�and�educator.�I’ve�performed�at�the�majority�of�leading�concert�halls,�jazz�clubs�and�festivals�in�Britain,�Scandinavia,�Germany,�Switzerland,�North�America�and�West�Bengal�and�have�been�awarded�commissions�by�a�wide�array�of�ensembles.
You are passionate about supporting young jazz musicians - tell us about that. I’ve�always�been�a�passionate�and�dedicated�educator�and�am�always�keen�to�make�things�happen�–�hence�my�being�founder��of�both�the�Jazz�Faculty�at�Trinity�College�of�Music�and�The�National�Youth�Jazz�Collective.��I�think�it’s�really�important�to�make�sure�that�young�musicians�get�all�the�opportunities�and�support�we�can�offer�them.�Music�is�a�magical�thing�–�something�that�the�entire�planet�benefits�from�and�it�deserves�to�be�cherished�and�nurtured.
if you could recommend one recording, what would it be? Miles�Davis�and�Gil�Evans’�Porgy�and�Bess.
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? Rapport�and�communication�within�the�ensemble,�a�magical�sound�and�an�infectious�vibe�that�gets�under�the�listener’s�skin.
Mornington lockett
during your own studies, who inspired you? Bobby�Wellins�–�a�great�Scottish�saxophonist�and�composer�with�a�truly�original�voice.�He�was�my�teacher�at�Dartington�when�I�was�19.�
what are the cells that make up your musical dnA? I�love�the�patterns�of�notes�and�rhythms,�but�these�days�it’s�all�about�communication�and�performance.�
who are your musical heroes? Daniel�Barenboim,�Vladimir�Ashkenazy,�Raaf�Hekkema�(Paganini�Caprices�on�sax!),�Phil�Woods,�David�Sanborn,�George�Coleman,�Stan�Getz,�Michael�Brecker,�John�Coltrane�and�Jan�Garbarek.
if you could recommend one recording, what would it be? Miles�Davis�‘Kind�of�Blue’.�Terrible�cliché��but�it’s�still�the�best.
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SATURDAY9 JULYOrchestras Jazz
Mæstros in the making
Music Services play a leading role in inspiring, nurturing and enabling children’s performance. The musical journey for many young people is seeded in our classrooms and propagated by the dedication and professionalism of 12,000 music teachers.
By harnessing young people’s talent Music Services transform lives, light the fire for a life-long love of music and make our nation a powerhouse of instrumental and vocal greatness.
The Federation of Music Services is proud to sponsor Music for Youth’s National Festival where the genius of young musical talent is being fostered to create the maestros of tomorrow.
Call 01943 463311 [email protected] www.thefms.orgThe Federation of Music Services 7 Courthouse Street, Otley, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS21 3AN
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ORCHESTRAS - MUSIC CENTRE TOWH HALL SPONSORED BY THE FEDERATION OF MUSIC SERVICES 10:30-15:00PReSenTeR Sophie williamson
MuSiC MenToRS
Andrew Skeet
if you could be joined by any musician as co-music mentor, who would they be? The�amazing�conductor�Gustavo�Dudamel�would�be�good…�or�maybe�it�would�be�more�interesting�to�have�a�non-musician�as�a�co-mentor�–�someone�like�the�theatre�director�Tom�Morris�who�I’ve�worked�with,�who�looks�at�things�from�a�theatrical/dramatic�point�of�view�which�musicians�sometimes�forget�to�do.
what other advice do you have for the performers today? I’ve�learned�a�lot�from�playing�with�a�broad�range�of�musicians�and�composers�who�haven’t�been�through�the�classical�training�that�I�have�–�they�often�have�very�clear�and�strong�musical�instincts,�think�for�themselves�and�are�very�exploratory.
neil valentine
what’s been your most memorable musical experience? Performing�as�a�15�year�old�at�the�MFY�Schools�Prom�in�the�Royal�Albert�Hall.��The�buzz�of�performing�on�a�big�stage�really�got�me�then,�and�still�has�me�now.�There�is�really�nothing�like�it.
who are your musical heroes? Radiohead,�Bartok,�Metallica,�Sibelius��and�Mahler.�if you could be joined by any musician as co-music mentor, who would they be? Yo-Yo�Ma.�He�has�such�a�humanity�to�his�playing,�I�would�love�to�just�listen�to�what��he�has�to�say.
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ORCHESTRAS - OPEN SYMPHONY HALL SPONSORED BY THE FEDERATION OF MUSIC SERVICES 11:00-17:30PReSenTeR Michelle Holloway
MuSiC MenToRS
Sarah Freestone
what’s the best advice anyone ever gave you? “Don’t�give�up�playing�two�instruments”.�That�was�Sir�David�Lumsden�who�was�Principal�of�the�Royal�Academy�of�Music.��I�studied�violin�and�guitar�as�joint�principal�studies�and,�although�it�was�hard�work,�I’m�able�to�make�music�with�so�many�different�people�in�so�many�different�genres�and�situations�–�it’s�great.
who is your favourite musician or performing group right now and why? I’ve�seen�the�singer�Susheela�Ramen�a�few�times�recently�–�she’s�one�of�the�most�committed�and�energetic�performers�I’ve�ever�seen.�You�feel�as�if�she’s�doing�everything�in�her�power�to�put�across�her�music�–�she�has�the�most�amazing�musicians�in�her�band�too.
eric Tebbett
what’s been your most memorable musical experience? Playing�Stravinsky’s�Rite�of�Spring�with��the�National�Youth�Orchestra�conducted��by�Pierre�Boulez�as�a�young�trumpet�player�in�1969!
if you could recommend one recording, what would it be? Elgar’s�Overture�‘In�the�South’�performed�by�the�Royal�Scottish�National�Orchestra�under�Alexander�Gibson.
what elements do you think go towards a great performance? Consistency,�Communication,�Conviction!
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Xing�was�in�her�final�year�with�Northamptonshire�Music�and�Performing�Arts�Service�and�a�member�of�the�county�youth�orchestra�and�string�sinfonia.��Her�talented�and�committed�violin�playing�raised�the�standard�of�everything�in�which�she�was�involved.
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SATURDAY 9 JULY JAZZ ADRIAN BOULT HALL10:30-18:35
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MUSIC CENTRE JAZZ
10:30 �
JAZZ VEHICLE�Lincoln, Lincolnshire Age�13-19
Musical director�John�Crouch
nobody knows the Trouble i’ve Seen�arr Gregg Perry�Feelin’ Good�L�Bricusse,�A�Newley�arr Jazz Vehicle�J.v.�D�O’Higgins�arr Jazz Vehicle
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SOUTHAMPTON JAZZ WORKSHOP�Southampton, Hampshire Age�11-18
director�Jo�Downs�Conductor�Tim�Downs
i Mean you�Thelonious�Monk,��Coleman�Hawkins�arr Mike Tomaro�Goodbye Pork Pie Hat�Charles�Mingus�arr Andrew Homzy�Sing, Sing, Sing�Louis�Prima�arr Dave Wolpe
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NEWPORT CITY BIG BAND�Newport, Gwent Age�14-18
Musical director�Paul�Hornsby
Come Rain or Shine�H�Arlen�Cuaba�F�Williams�The Simpsons�Danny�Elfman
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BOSTON YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA�Boston, Lincolnshire Age�15-19
director�Lee�Hextall�Assistant director�Vanessa�Adams
Spain�Chick�Corea�arr Paul Jennings�Hosanna�Kirk�Franklin�Price Tag�Jessie�J
* Student�Composititon
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MUSIC CENTRE ORCHESTRASTOWN HALL
10:30 �
HIGH WYCOMBE MUSIC CENTRE YOUTH ORCHESTRA High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Age�13-18
Conductor�Simon�Salisbury
Finlandia�Sibelius�Slavonic dance in G minor op 46 n0 8�Dvorak�An American in Paris Suite�Gershwin�arr John Whitney
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CITY OF HULL YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire Age�15-20
Conductor�Dominic�Wright�Assistant�June�Pitts
Musica notturna delle Strade di Madrid�Boccherini�Ancient dances & Airs Suite�Respighi
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KIRKLEES SCHOOLS STRING ORCHESTRA Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�10-18
Conductor�Ralph�Barker�Assistant�Will�Mace
Retribution*�William�Robertson�dance Parhelia�William�Hofeldt
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AYLESBURY MUSIC CENTRE YOUTH ORCHESTRA Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Age�13-19
Conductor�Tom�Horn�Symphony no 8, unfinished��Schubert
SATURDAY 9 JULY ORCHESTRAS SPONSORED BY THE FEDERATION OF MUSIC SERVICES TOWN HALL 10:30-15:00 & SYMPHONY HALL 11:00-17:30 * Student�Composititon
Inspired, nurtured, transformed… …and that’s just the players!
Now enjoy the music.
www.thefms.org Sponsors of the MFY National Festival
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ROCHDALE YOUTH BIG BAND Rochdale, Lancashire Age�13-18
Musical director�Alec�Wares
it’s a Fair Cop�Alec�Wares�Three’s a Crowd�Alec�Wares�Birdland�Josef�Zawinul�arr John Higgins
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HIGH WYCOMBE MUSIC CENTRE BIG BAND�High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Age�14-19
Musical director�Patrick�Gazard
Chicago�Fisher�arr Carubia�dreamsville�Mancini�arr Taylor�Fascinating Rhythms�Gershwin�arr Gazard
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LUNCH 1 HOUR �
AYLESBURY MUSIC CENTRE TRAINING DANCE BAND Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Age�12-18
Musical director�Kathy�Gifford
Riff Raff�Chris�Burn�ice Age�Jules�Buckley�Flight of the Foo Bird�Neal�Hefti�arr Dave Barduhn
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WAKEFIELD YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA Wakefield, West Yorkshire Age�12-17
director�Stuart�Wilkinson
Brass Attack�Larry�Barton�Bone Busters�Mark�Taylor�out of the doghouse Eric�Morales�
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CAMDEN YOUTH JAZZ BAND�London Age�15-18
director�Kate�Hannent�Sectional Tutors�Deirdre�Box,�Tom�Challenger,�Simon�da�Silva,�Phil�Harper
Mary’s idea as recorded by Andy kirk�Mary�Lou�Williams�edited by Jeffrey Sultanof�excerpt from Adagio from Concierto de Aranjuez�Rodrigo�Granada Smoothie�Mark�Taylor
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TEES VALLEY YOUTH BIG BAND�Tees Valley, Cleveland Age�14-19
Conductor�Bill�Watson
The Music Makes you Move�Louie�Bellson�Blue�Bobby�Shew�Saunter on 10th Avenue �Richard�Rodgers
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NORWICH STUDENTS JAZZ ORCHESTRA Norwich, Norfolk Age�14-18
director�Josh�Daniels
Summertime�Gershwin�My Babe�Trad�The one you Are�Daryll�Runswick�All arr Josh Daniels
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FEEDBACK 15:00-15:30�
BREAK 15 MINS �
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OPEN JAZZ
15:45 �
KIRKLEES YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA�Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�14-20
Musical director�Jamie�O’Brien�Assistant director�Iain�Harrison
out of the doghouse Eric�Morales�Stardust�Hoagy�Carmichael�Manteca�Dizzy�Gillespie�arr Mike Tomaro
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH BIG BAND Northamptonshire Age�16-19
director�Rachel�Coles
Hymn for Him�Matt�Roberts
Moanin’�Charles�Mingus
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TOMORROW’S WARRIORS YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA�London Age�13-21
Musical director�James�McKay�Artistic director�Gary�Crosby�learning & Participation officer�Manuela�Cea-Poblete
Such Sweet Thunder�Ellington,�Billy�Strayhorn�Raincheck�Billy�Strayhorn�kinda durkish/Rockin’ in Rhythm�Harry�Carney,�Ellington,�Irving�Mills�All arr James McKay
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OxFORDSHIRE YOUTH BIG BAND Oxfordshire Age 12-18
director�Charles�Lloyd�Mack the knife�Weill,�Brecht�arr Shaun Byrne�la Fiesta�Chick�Corea�arr Phillip Mossman
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA Gloucestershire Age�14-18
directors�Peter�Martin,�Pete�Grogan
South 21st Shuffle�Steve�Weist�Birdsong*�Danny�Ryan
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DONCASTER YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA �Doncaster, South Yorkshire Age�15-21
director�John�Ellis�Assistant director�James�Hamilton
Causeway Suite*�James�Hamilton�Hunting wabbits�Gordon�Goodwin
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GREATER GWENT YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA�Newport, Gwent Age�14-21
Musical director�Paul�Hornsby
A long Time Ago�Bob�Mintzer�Choro dancado�Maria�Schneider�
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FEEDBACK 18:05-18:35�
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LUNCH 1 HOUR �
CITY OF SHEFFIELD SENIOR SCHOOLS ORCHESTRA Sheffield, South Yorkshire Age�11-18
Conductor�Ian�Naylor�leader�Lizzie�Heyes
1812 overture�Tchaikovsky
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KMS COLNE VALLEY SENIOR STRINGS Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�12-18
Musical director�Peter�Simons�leader�Clare�Sobala
Moulin Rouge - Tango�Craig�Armstrong�arr S Hazelton�one Hand one Heart�Leonard�Bernstein�arr R Longfield�Selection from Hairspray�arr T Ricketts
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WIRRAL SCHOOLS’ ORCHESTRA Wirral, Merseyside Age�13-18
Musical director�Scott�Lloyd
Procession of the nobles�Rimsky-Korsakov�arr Merle J Isaac�Allegro from Trumpet Concerto �Haydn�Finlandia �Sibelius
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FEEDBACK 14:35-15:00�
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OPEN ORCHESTRASSYMPHONY HALL �
11:00 �
KENILWORTH STRINGS Kenilworth, Warwickshire Age�11-18
director�Shauna�Kelham�Gardner
Maggie, Mary & the Mason�Trad�arr Shauna Kelham Gardner�Concerto l’inverno i Allegro non molto �Vivaldi�Palladio i. Allegretto �Karl�Jenkins
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WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA Warwickshire Age�14-21
director�Colin�Touchin�orchestral Manager�Michael�Williamson
Sinfonietta no 2�Colin�Touchin�Hungarian dance no 6 in d�Brahms
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LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Leicestershire Age�14-18
Musical director/ Conductor�Andrew�Bound
Pictures at an exhibition limoges Catacombe Cum mortius in lingua mortua�Baba–Yaga The Great Gate of kiev Mussorgsky�arr Ravel
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SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE YOUTH ORCHESTRA�South Gloucestershire Age�13-18
Musical director�Dury�Loveridge�Student Conductors�Bradley�Parker,��Gavin�Pillinger
little Suite op 78 no 2�Arnold�norwegian dance op 35 no 4�Grieg�Hungarian dance no 5�Brahms
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA Northamptonshire Age�13-19
Conductor�Peter�Dunkley
daphnis & Chloe - Suite no 2 Ravel
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FEEDBACK 13:15-13:40�
LUNCH 1 HOUR�
WESSEx YOUTH ORCHESTRA�Dorset Age�10-20
director/Conductor�Susanna�Riddell
Festive overture�Shostakovich�Adagio from Spartacus�Khatchaturian�March from love of Three oranges�Prokofiev�arr Harold Perry
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OxFORDSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA Oxfordshire Age�12-21
Conductor �Dr�John�Traill�
danse Macabre �Saint-Saëns��Salomé’s dance from Salomé op 54�Strauss�
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LANCASHIRE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Lancashire Age�11-19
Musical director�Richard�Laing�orchestra Manager�Jenny�Merren
Sleeping Beauty Ballet Suite op 66a�v waltz ii Adagio Tchaikovsky�Pictures at an exhibition The Hut on Fowles legs (Baba-Yaga) The Great Gate of kiev �Mussorgsky�arr Ravel
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BREAK 20 MINS �
GREATER GWENT YOUTH ORCHESTRA Newport, Gwent Age�14-21
Conductor�Peter�James
Raiders March�John�Williams�Yoda’s Theme from Star wars�John�Williams�independence day - end Credits�David�Arnold
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WEST SUSSEx COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA�West Sussex Age�13-19
Conductor�David�Bennet
Symphonic dances from west Side Story�Bernstein
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FEEDBACK 17:05-17:30�
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SATURDAY 9 JULY JAZZ ADRIAN BOULT HALL10:30-18:35
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MUSIC CENTRE JAZZ
10:30 �
JAZZ VEHICLE�Lincoln, Lincolnshire Age�13-19
Musical director�John�Crouch
nobody knows the Trouble i’ve Seen�arr Gregg Perry�Feelin’ Good�L�Bricusse,�A�Newley�arr Jazz Vehicle�J.v.�D�O’Higgins�arr Jazz Vehicle
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SOUTHAMPTON JAZZ WORKSHOP�Southampton, Hampshire Age�11-18
director�Jo�Downs�Conductor�Tim�Downs
i Mean you�Thelonious�Monk,��Coleman�Hawkins�arr Mike Tomaro�Goodbye Pork Pie Hat�Charles�Mingus�arr Andrew Homzy�Sing, Sing, Sing�Louis�Prima�arr Dave Wolpe
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NEWPORT CITY BIG BAND�Newport, Gwent Age�14-18
Musical director�Paul�Hornsby
Come Rain or Shine�H�Arlen�Cuaba�F�Williams�The Simpsons�Danny�Elfman
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BOSTON YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA�Boston, Lincolnshire Age�15-19
director�Lee�Hextall�Assistant director�Vanessa�Adams
Spain�Chick�Corea�arr Paul Jennings�Hosanna�Kirk�Franklin�Price Tag�Jessie�J
* Student�Composititon
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MUSIC CENTRE ORCHESTRASTOWN HALL
10:30 �
HIGH WYCOMBE MUSIC CENTRE YOUTH ORCHESTRA High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Age�13-18
Conductor�Simon�Salisbury
Finlandia�Sibelius�Slavonic dance in G minor op 46 n0 8�Dvorak�An American in Paris Suite�Gershwin�arr John Whitney
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CITY OF HULL YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire Age�15-20
Conductor�Dominic�Wright�Assistant�June�Pitts
Musica notturna delle Strade di Madrid�Boccherini�Ancient dances & Airs Suite�Respighi
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KIRKLEES SCHOOLS STRING ORCHESTRA Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�10-18
Conductor�Ralph�Barker�Assistant�Will�Mace
Retribution*�William�Robertson�dance Parhelia�William�Hofeldt
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AYLESBURY MUSIC CENTRE YOUTH ORCHESTRA Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Age�13-19
Conductor�Tom�Horn�Symphony no 8, unfinished��Schubert
SATURDAY 9 JULY ORCHESTRAS SPONSORED BY THE FEDERATION OF MUSIC SERVICES TOWN HALL 10:30-15:00 & SYMPHONY HALL 11:00-17:30 * Student�Composititon
Inspired, nurtured, transformed… …and that’s just the players!
Now enjoy the music.
www.thefms.org Sponsors of the MFY National Festival
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ROCHDALE YOUTH BIG BAND Rochdale, Lancashire Age�13-18
Musical director�Alec�Wares
it’s a Fair Cop�Alec�Wares�Three’s a Crowd�Alec�Wares�Birdland�Josef�Zawinul�arr John Higgins
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HIGH WYCOMBE MUSIC CENTRE BIG BAND�High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Age�14-19
Musical director�Patrick�Gazard
Chicago�Fisher�arr Carubia�dreamsville�Mancini�arr Taylor�Fascinating Rhythms�Gershwin�arr Gazard
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LUNCH 1 HOUR �
AYLESBURY MUSIC CENTRE TRAINING DANCE BAND Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Age�12-18
Musical director�Kathy�Gifford
Riff Raff�Chris�Burn�ice Age�Jules�Buckley�Flight of the Foo Bird�Neal�Hefti�arr Dave Barduhn
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WAKEFIELD YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA Wakefield, West Yorkshire Age�12-17
director�Stuart�Wilkinson
Brass Attack�Larry�Barton�Bone Busters�Mark�Taylor�out of the doghouse Eric�Morales�
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CAMDEN YOUTH JAZZ BAND�London Age�15-18
director�Kate�Hannent�Sectional Tutors�Deirdre�Box,�Tom�Challenger,�Simon�da�Silva,�Phil�Harper
Mary’s idea as recorded by Andy kirk�Mary�Lou�Williams�edited by Jeffrey Sultanof�excerpt from Adagio from Concierto de Aranjuez�Rodrigo�Granada Smoothie�Mark�Taylor
�
TEES VALLEY YOUTH BIG BAND�Tees Valley, Cleveland Age�14-19
Conductor�Bill�Watson
The Music Makes you Move�Louie�Bellson�Blue�Bobby�Shew�Saunter on 10th Avenue �Richard�Rodgers
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NORWICH STUDENTS JAZZ ORCHESTRA Norwich, Norfolk Age�14-18
director�Josh�Daniels
Summertime�Gershwin�My Babe�Trad�The one you Are�Daryll�Runswick�All arr Josh Daniels
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FEEDBACK 15:00-15:30�
BREAK 15 MINS �
�
OPEN JAZZ
15:45 �
KIRKLEES YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA�Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�14-20
Musical director�Jamie�O’Brien�Assistant director�Iain�Harrison
out of the doghouse Eric�Morales�Stardust�Hoagy�Carmichael�Manteca�Dizzy�Gillespie�arr Mike Tomaro
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH BIG BAND Northamptonshire Age�16-19
director�Rachel�Coles
Hymn for Him�Matt�Roberts
Moanin’�Charles�Mingus
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TOMORROW’S WARRIORS YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA�London Age�13-21
Musical director�James�McKay�Artistic director�Gary�Crosby�learning & Participation officer�Manuela�Cea-Poblete
Such Sweet Thunder�Ellington,�Billy�Strayhorn�Raincheck�Billy�Strayhorn�kinda durkish/Rockin’ in Rhythm�Harry�Carney,�Ellington,�Irving�Mills�All arr James McKay
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OxFORDSHIRE YOUTH BIG BAND Oxfordshire Age 12-18
director�Charles�Lloyd�Mack the knife�Weill,�Brecht�arr Shaun Byrne�la Fiesta�Chick�Corea�arr Phillip Mossman
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA Gloucestershire Age�14-18
directors�Peter�Martin,�Pete�Grogan
South 21st Shuffle�Steve�Weist�Birdsong*�Danny�Ryan
�
DONCASTER YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA �Doncaster, South Yorkshire Age�15-21
director�John�Ellis�Assistant director�James�Hamilton
Causeway Suite*�James�Hamilton�Hunting wabbits�Gordon�Goodwin
�
GREATER GWENT YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA�Newport, Gwent Age�14-21
Musical director�Paul�Hornsby
A long Time Ago�Bob�Mintzer�Choro dancado�Maria�Schneider�
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FEEDBACK 18:05-18:35�
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LUNCH 1 HOUR �
CITY OF SHEFFIELD SENIOR SCHOOLS ORCHESTRA Sheffield, South Yorkshire Age�11-18
Conductor�Ian�Naylor�leader�Lizzie�Heyes
1812 overture�Tchaikovsky
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KMS COLNE VALLEY SENIOR STRINGS Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age�12-18
Musical director�Peter�Simons�leader�Clare�Sobala
Moulin Rouge - Tango�Craig�Armstrong�arr S Hazelton�one Hand one Heart�Leonard�Bernstein�arr R Longfield�Selection from Hairspray�arr T Ricketts
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WIRRAL SCHOOLS’ ORCHESTRA Wirral, Merseyside Age�13-18
Musical director�Scott�Lloyd
Procession of the nobles�Rimsky-Korsakov�arr Merle J Isaac�Allegro from Trumpet Concerto �Haydn�Finlandia �Sibelius
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FEEDBACK 14:35-15:00�
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OPEN ORCHESTRASSYMPHONY HALL �
11:00 �
KENILWORTH STRINGS Kenilworth, Warwickshire Age�11-18
director�Shauna�Kelham�Gardner
Maggie, Mary & the Mason�Trad�arr Shauna Kelham Gardner�Concerto l’inverno i Allegro non molto �Vivaldi�Palladio i. Allegretto �Karl�Jenkins
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WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA Warwickshire Age�14-21
director�Colin�Touchin�orchestral Manager�Michael�Williamson
Sinfonietta no 2�Colin�Touchin�Hungarian dance no 6 in d�Brahms
�
LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Leicestershire Age�14-18
Musical director/ Conductor�Andrew�Bound
Pictures at an exhibition limoges Catacombe Cum mortius in lingua mortua�Baba–Yaga The Great Gate of kiev Mussorgsky�arr Ravel
�
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE YOUTH ORCHESTRA�South Gloucestershire Age�13-18
Musical director�Dury�Loveridge�Student Conductors�Bradley�Parker,��Gavin�Pillinger
little Suite op 78 no 2�Arnold�norwegian dance op 35 no 4�Grieg�Hungarian dance no 5�Brahms
�
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA Northamptonshire Age�13-19
Conductor�Peter�Dunkley
daphnis & Chloe - Suite no 2 Ravel
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FEEDBACK 13:15-13:40�
LUNCH 1 HOUR�
WESSEx YOUTH ORCHESTRA�Dorset Age�10-20
director/Conductor�Susanna�Riddell
Festive overture�Shostakovich�Adagio from Spartacus�Khatchaturian�March from love of Three oranges�Prokofiev�arr Harold Perry
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OxFORDSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA Oxfordshire Age�12-21
Conductor �Dr�John�Traill�
danse Macabre �Saint-Saëns��Salomé’s dance from Salomé op 54�Strauss�
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LANCASHIRE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Lancashire Age�11-19
Musical director�Richard�Laing�orchestra Manager�Jenny�Merren
Sleeping Beauty Ballet Suite op 66a�v waltz ii Adagio Tchaikovsky�Pictures at an exhibition The Hut on Fowles legs (Baba-Yaga) The Great Gate of kiev �Mussorgsky�arr Ravel
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BREAK 20 MINS �
GREATER GWENT YOUTH ORCHESTRA Newport, Gwent Age�14-21
Conductor�Peter�James
Raiders March�John�Williams�Yoda’s Theme from Star wars�John�Williams�independence day - end Credits�David�Arnold
�
WEST SUSSEx COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA�West Sussex Age�13-19
Conductor�David�Bennet
Symphonic dances from west Side Story�Bernstein
�
FEEDBACK 17:05-17:30�
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JAMIE CRICK�
Jamie�Crick�is�the�Afternoon�Show�presenter�on�the�national�commercial�radio�station�Classic�FM.�He�presents�the�second�biggest�show�on�the�station�after�16�years�with�the�company�presenting�various�programmes�from�documentaries�to�most�parts�of�the�daytime�schedule.�Jamie’s�programme�is�built�around�audience�participation,�a�particular�skill�set�of�his,�with�listeners�phoning�to�ask�for�music.
Before�working�at�Classic�FM,�Jamie�presented�news�and�current�affairs�for�BBC�Radio�and�the�top�London�speech�station�LBC�where�he�still�features�as�a�guest.
As�a�concert�presenter,�Jamie�has�hosted�many�events�across�the�UK�from�the�world-record�attempt�for�the�world’s�largest�orchestra�with�Simon�Rattle�to�regular�appearances�at�concert�halls�including�Birmingham’s�Symphony�Hall�and�the�iconic�Royal�Albert�Hall�in�London.
Tune in to Jamie Crick on Classic FM every weekday afternoon from 1.00pm-5.00pm, available across the UK on 100–102 FM, digital and online at classicfm.com
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CITY OF SHEFFIELD SCHOOLS SENIOR ORCHESTRA 1812 overture, Tchaikovsky
The�City�of�Sheffield�Senior�Schools�Orchestra�is�the�most�senior�of�the�orchestras�run�by�Sheffield�Music�Service.��They�rehearse�weekly�during�term�time�and�come�from�schools�all�over�Sheffield.�Many�of�the�musicians�continue��to�study�music�and�those�that�don’t�carry�a�life-long�love��of�music.
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NOTORIOUS – THE CHOIR WITH A DIFFERENCE lovely day, Bill withers Shine, Take That
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CAMDEN YOUTH JAZZ BAND Mary’s idea, Mary lou williams Granada Smoothie, Mark Taylor
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ASTON PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY Thriller, Rod Temperton
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JAMIE CRICK�
Jamie�Crick�is�the�Afternoon�Show�presenter�on�the�national�commercial�radio�station�Classic�FM.�He�presents�the�second�biggest�show�on�the�station�after�16�years�with�the�company�presenting�various�programmes�from�documentaries�to�most�parts�of�the�daytime�schedule.�Jamie’s�programme�is�built�around�audience�participation,�a�particular�skill�set�of�his,�with�listeners�phoning�to�ask�for�music.
Before�working�at�Classic�FM,�Jamie�presented�news�and�current�affairs�for�BBC�Radio�and�the�top�London�speech�station�LBC�where�he�still�features�as�a�guest.
As�a�concert�presenter,�Jamie�has�hosted�many�events�across�the�UK�from�the�world-record�attempt�for�the�world’s�largest�orchestra�with�Simon�Rattle�to�regular�appearances�at�concert�halls�including�Birmingham’s�Symphony�Hall�and�the�iconic�Royal�Albert�Hall�in�London.
Tune in to Jamie Crick on Classic FM every weekday afternoon from 1.00pm-5.00pm, available across the UK on 100–102 FM, digital and online at classicfm.com
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NOTORIOUS – THE CHOIR WITH A DIFFERENCE lovely day, Bill withers Shine, Take That
Notorious�was�formed�in�1997�to�make�high-quality�choral�music�that�is�accessible�and�can�be�enjoyed�by�anyone�regardless�of�background�or�previous�experience.��They�perform�a�wide�range�of�music�to�appeal�to�new�audiences,�from�Vaughan�Williams�to�Robbie�Williams�and�perform�in�new�and�unusual�venues�throughout�the�West�Midlands�including�galleries�and�shopping�centres.�There�are�no�auditions�to�be�part�of�the�choir,�allowing�participation�by�people�of�all�backgrounds,�ability,�ages��and�confidence.�
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CAMDEN YOUTH JAZZ BAND Mary’s idea, Mary lou williams Granada Smoothie, Mark Taylor
Camden�Youth�Jazz�Band�was�set�up�in�1997�and�brings�together�young�jazz�musicians�form�the�diverse�North�London�borough.�They�have�performed�at�venues�across�London�and�have�toured�Germany�and�Lithuania.���Many�of�their�players�have�gone�on�to�study�music��and�forge�careers�in�the�music�business.
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ASTON PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY Thriller, Rod Temperton
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THE 2011 MFY REGIONAL FESTIVAL SERIES THE WORLD’S LARGEST YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL!
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NORTH EAST & YORKSHIRE�
GATESHEAD Michael Summers�St�Thomas�More�Catholic�School
HALIFAx���kevin Rivett Heath�Training��&�Development�Centre
HARROGATE���Mark Pallant St�Aidan's�C�of�E�High�School
HUDDERSFIELD���david dransfield��Colne�Valley�High�School
HULL��Chris Maynard�Albemarle�Music�Centre
LEEDS��david evans�Garforth�Academy
SHEFFIELD��ian naylor The�Bannerdale�Centre
STOCKTON-ON-TEES���Matthew Haworth Egglescliffe�School
WAKEFIELD��Geraldine�Gaunt & Michelle Colvill Outwood�Grange�Academy
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GRANGE-OVER-SANDS Judith Pool & Jane Thedham��Cartmel�Priory�C�of�E�School
LIVERPOOL� Steve Cook Formby�High�School
ROCHDALE���Richard Charles�Rochdale�Town�Hall
ROSSENDALE� Gill Middlemas Haslingden�High�School
WARDLE���Gwen Smith�Wardle�High�School
WARRINGTON� Andrew Jones�Great�Sankey�High�School
All of the groups performing at this year’s National Festival have taken part in the MFY Regional Festival Series. �
Between February and April each year over 70 festivals are held across the UK. These are a great opportunity for ensembles of all types, age ranges and experiences to perform to new audiences, listen to other ensembles and get valuable feedback from our team of Music Mentors. It’s free to take part and all types of performing groups and any musical styles are welcomed. �
If you know a group aged 21 or under who are looking for the chance to play, sing or showcase their latest compositions in an inspirational environment visit mfy.org.uk from September to register. � �
ENTER ONLINE FOR THE 2012 SERIES FROM SEPTEMBER AT MFY.ORG.UK �
THE 2011 MFY REGIONAL FESTIVAL SERIES WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING LOCAL ORGANISERS AND VENUES:
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WALES�
CARDIFF��wales Millennium Centre
CWMBRAN��Peter James�Gwent�County�Hall
HAVERFORDWEST��Tim Bourne Sir�Thomas�Picton�School
WRExHAM� erin elston�Rhosnesni�High�School
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CENTRAL ENGLAND�
AYLESBURY���Suzanne Hopkins Aylesbury�Music�Centre
BEDFORD� daphne watson Wootton�Upper�School
BIRMINGHAM��Birmingham Conservatoire
BIRMINGHAM��South Birmingham College
DUDLEY� Chris Jones�Netherton�Arts�Centre
LINCOLNSHIRE���Graham Standley & lee Hextall Haven�High�Technology�College,�Boston
NORTHAMPTON���Peter dunkley Northampton�School��for�Girls
NORTHAMPTON��Peter dunkley Northampton�School��for�Boys
NOTTINGHAM��Martin Heartfield The�Brunts�School
OxFORD��liz Stock & Pat Forster Oxfordshire�Music�Service��at�Bayards�Hill�School
OxFORD liz Stock & Pat Forster�Oxfordshire�Music�Service�at�St�Gregory�the�Great�School
SHREWSBURY��John Fairbank�Meole�Brace�School
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EAST ANGLIA�
CAMBRIDGESHIRE� lin Hetherington�St�Faith’s�School
KING'S�LYNN���Paula Moate�Springwood�High�School
NORWICH��ian Johnson The�Waterfront�in�association�with�Access��to�Music�
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LONDON & AROUND�
ENFIELD��Sean Turpin�Enfield�County�Lower�School
HIGH�WYCOMBE���Tim venvell�Royal�Grammar�School
LONDON - CAMDEN The english Folk dance & Song Society�Cecil�Sharp�House
LONDON�– EAST��Michael Broad��Langdon�School,�East�Ham
LONDON - ISLINGTON union Chapel
LONDON��Bush Hall�in�association�with�The�Institute�
LONDON - SOUTH BANK Southbank Centre
READING���Rhiannon Greenway Prospect�School
READING��Rhiannon Greenway Norden�Farm�Arts�Centre
UPMINSTER���Jan Bristow Coopers'�Company��and�Coborn�School
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SOUTH EAST�
ALDERSHOT���wendy Brett The�Connaught�School
ASHFORD��John Hall�Norton�Knatchbull�School
BURGESS�HILL��Richard Haslam Burgess�Hill�School
PORTSMOUTH���Maria Spacey Admiral�Lord�Nelson�School
SOUTHAMPTON�Jane Higgins Taunton's�College
SOUTHAMPTON�Stuart Marchant Mountbatten�School�
SURREY� university of Surrey
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SOUTH WEST�
CHELTENHAM�Philip Cowley Pate's�Grammar�School
ExMOUTH���Steve Grant�Exmouth�Community�College
TAUNTON�Sandra Sutton The�Castle�School
TROWBRIDGE���iain Mcintyre John�of�Gaunt�School
TRURO���Tim Boulton Truro�Methodist�Church
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• Teachers and music services everywhere recommendStentor for the quality and value we offer
• Start playing with our best-selling outfits:- Stentor Student I and II
• Step up to a Stentor Graduate or Stentor Conservatoire
• Choose from our high grade orchestral models: - Messina, Elysia and Arcadia
• Stentor Student I and Student II outfits are played in mostschools in the UK and throughout the world
• Stentor violins, violas, cellos and double basses arecarved from solid tonewoods, with correct measurementsand good tonal quality, offering students the best start to
their musical careers.
www.stentor-music.com
STENTOR MUSIC CO. LTD Tel: +44 (0)1737 240226
Est. 1895
Musical Careers Start HereSTENTOR
Stentor violins, violas, cellos and double bassesare available in all sizes from your local retailer
Ccntact us for a copy of the Stentor brochure
HOLIDAY & WEEKEND COURSES FOR TALENTED YOUNG MUSICIANS
For all enquiries contact us or visit our website:t: 01728 831354e: [email protected]: procorda.com
• Specialist progressive chamber music & musicianship programme for strings, wind & piano, ages 8-18
• Beginners course for strings, wind & piano
• Specialist courses in Viola, Cello & Piano
• Opera course for aspiring young actors & singers
Live & work with the some of the world’s finest chamber musicians!
BURSARIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PRO CORDA COURSES
JUSTTExT GIVING
TEXT MFYD40 £2/£5/£10 TO 70070 �eg. MFYD40 £10�MAKE A DIFFERENCETO MFY TODAY!�
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THE 2011 MFY REGIONAL FESTIVAL SERIES THE WORLD’S LARGEST YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL!
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NORTH EAST & YORKSHIRE�
GATESHEAD Michael Summers�St�Thomas�More�Catholic�School
HALIFAx���kevin Rivett Heath�Training��&�Development�Centre
HARROGATE���Mark Pallant St�Aidan's�C�of�E�High�School
HUDDERSFIELD���david dransfield��Colne�Valley�High�School
HULL��Chris Maynard�Albemarle�Music�Centre
LEEDS��david evans�Garforth�Academy
SHEFFIELD��ian naylor The�Bannerdale�Centre
STOCKTON-ON-TEES���Matthew Haworth Egglescliffe�School
WAKEFIELD��Geraldine�Gaunt & Michelle Colvill Outwood�Grange�Academy
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GRANGE-OVER-SANDS Judith Pool & Jane Thedham��Cartmel�Priory�C�of�E�School
LIVERPOOL� Steve Cook Formby�High�School
ROCHDALE���Richard Charles�Rochdale�Town�Hall
ROSSENDALE� Gill Middlemas Haslingden�High�School
WARDLE���Gwen Smith�Wardle�High�School
WARRINGTON� Andrew Jones�Great�Sankey�High�School
All of the groups performing at this year’s National Festival have taken part in the MFY Regional Festival Series. �
Between February and April each year over 70 festivals are held across the UK. These are a great opportunity for ensembles of all types, age ranges and experiences to perform to new audiences, listen to other ensembles and get valuable feedback from our team of Music Mentors. It’s free to take part and all types of performing groups and any musical styles are welcomed. �
If you know a group aged 21 or under who are looking for the chance to play, sing or showcase their latest compositions in an inspirational environment visit mfy.org.uk from September to register. � �
ENTER ONLINE FOR THE 2012 SERIES FROM SEPTEMBER AT MFY.ORG.UK �
THE 2011 MFY REGIONAL FESTIVAL SERIES WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING LOCAL ORGANISERS AND VENUES:
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WALES�
CARDIFF��wales Millennium Centre
CWMBRAN��Peter James�Gwent�County�Hall
HAVERFORDWEST��Tim Bourne Sir�Thomas�Picton�School
WRExHAM� erin elston�Rhosnesni�High�School
�
CENTRAL ENGLAND�
AYLESBURY���Suzanne Hopkins Aylesbury�Music�Centre
BEDFORD� daphne watson Wootton�Upper�School
BIRMINGHAM��Birmingham Conservatoire
BIRMINGHAM��South Birmingham College
DUDLEY� Chris Jones�Netherton�Arts�Centre
LINCOLNSHIRE���Graham Standley & lee Hextall Haven�High�Technology�College,�Boston
NORTHAMPTON���Peter dunkley Northampton�School��for�Girls
NORTHAMPTON��Peter dunkley Northampton�School��for�Boys
NOTTINGHAM��Martin Heartfield The�Brunts�School
OxFORD��liz Stock & Pat Forster Oxfordshire�Music�Service��at�Bayards�Hill�School
OxFORD liz Stock & Pat Forster�Oxfordshire�Music�Service�at�St�Gregory�the�Great�School
SHREWSBURY��John Fairbank�Meole�Brace�School
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EAST ANGLIA�
CAMBRIDGESHIRE� lin Hetherington�St�Faith’s�School
KING'S�LYNN���Paula Moate�Springwood�High�School
NORWICH��ian Johnson The�Waterfront�in�association�with�Access��to�Music�
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LONDON & AROUND�
ENFIELD��Sean Turpin�Enfield�County�Lower�School
HIGH�WYCOMBE���Tim venvell�Royal�Grammar�School
LONDON - CAMDEN The english Folk dance & Song Society�Cecil�Sharp�House
LONDON�– EAST��Michael Broad��Langdon�School,�East�Ham
LONDON - ISLINGTON union Chapel
LONDON��Bush Hall�in�association�with�The�Institute�
LONDON - SOUTH BANK Southbank Centre
READING���Rhiannon Greenway Prospect�School
READING��Rhiannon Greenway Norden�Farm�Arts�Centre
UPMINSTER���Jan Bristow Coopers'�Company��and�Coborn�School
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SOUTH EAST�
ALDERSHOT���wendy Brett The�Connaught�School
ASHFORD��John Hall�Norton�Knatchbull�School
BURGESS�HILL��Richard Haslam Burgess�Hill�School
PORTSMOUTH���Maria Spacey Admiral�Lord�Nelson�School
SOUTHAMPTON�Jane Higgins Taunton's�College
SOUTHAMPTON�Stuart Marchant Mountbatten�School�
SURREY� university of Surrey
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SOUTH WEST�
CHELTENHAM�Philip Cowley Pate's�Grammar�School
ExMOUTH���Steve Grant�Exmouth�Community�College
TAUNTON�Sandra Sutton The�Castle�School
TROWBRIDGE���iain Mcintyre John�of�Gaunt�School
TRURO���Tim Boulton Truro�Methodist�Church
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The�Regional�Festival�Series�is�presented�in�collaboration�with�abrsm.org
• Teachers and music services everywhere recommendStentor for the quality and value we offer
• Start playing with our best-selling outfits:- Stentor Student I and II
• Step up to a Stentor Graduate or Stentor Conservatoire
• Choose from our high grade orchestral models: - Messina, Elysia and Arcadia
• Stentor Student I and Student II outfits are played in mostschools in the UK and throughout the world
• Stentor violins, violas, cellos and double basses arecarved from solid tonewoods, with correct measurementsand good tonal quality, offering students the best start to
their musical careers.
www.stentor-music.com
STENTOR MUSIC CO. LTD Tel: +44 (0)1737 240226
Est. 1895
Musical Careers Start HereSTENTOR
Stentor violins, violas, cellos and double bassesare available in all sizes from your local retailer
Ccntact us for a copy of the Stentor brochure
HOLIDAY & WEEKEND COURSES FOR TALENTED YOUNG MUSICIANS
For all enquiries contact us or visit our website:t: 01728 831354e: [email protected]: procorda.com
• Specialist progressive chamber music & musicianship programme for strings, wind & piano, ages 8-18
• Beginners course for strings, wind & piano
• Specialist courses in Viola, Cello & Piano
• Opera course for aspiring young actors & singers
Live & work with the some of the world’s finest chamber musicians!
BURSARIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PRO CORDA COURSES
JUSTTExT GIVING
TEXT MFYD40 £2/£5/£10 TO 70070 �eg. MFYD40 £10�MAKE A DIFFERENCETO MFY TODAY!�
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ONE VENuETHREE NigHTS3,000 PERfORMERS
THE MOST ECLECTiC Mix Of MuSiCAL STYLES PERfORMED BY YOuNg PEOPLE uNDER ONE ROOf.
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This new and vibrant National Youth Music Organisation specialises in small group improvisation for young musicians aged 8-18. We offer:
• An acclaimed residential Summer School• Regional development work working in partnership with local organisations• Advice and signposting for young jazz musicians and their music leaders• Opportunities to take part in exciting artistic collaborations
Tutors include Issie Barratt (Founder and Artistic Director), Andrew Bain, Pete Churchill, Nic France, Dave Hassell, Mick Foster, Mark Hodgson, Nikki Iles, Mark Lockheart, Jeremy Price, Nick Smart, Martin Speake, Steve Watts and Mike Walker.
SHOP NOW: WWW.MFY.ORG.UK/MERCH
NATIONAL FESTIVAL
T-SHIRTS & HOODIES
T-SHIRTS
£12.49(including post & packing)
CHILDREN’S SIZES
TEEN / ADULT SIZES
4
COLOURWAYS
AVAILABLE
ACROSS
ALL STYLES
CUSTOMISE
ALL ITEMS
WITH YOUR
GROUP
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HOODIES
£20.99(including post & packing)
T-SHIRTS
£14.99(including post & packing)
HOODIES
£24.99(including post & packing)
ORDERINGIt’s now possible to order online during or after the festival and have merchandise delivered directly to your home or school.
ETHICSOur apparel is WRAP certified, ensuring ethical standards of production.
CUSTOMISECustomise the back of your t-shirt or hoodie with your group name at no extra cost.
MORE INFOwww.mfy.org.uk/[email protected] 7759 1830
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SCHOOLS
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PROM
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PROMROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON7-9 NOVEMBER 2011
ONE VENuETHREE NigHTS3,000 PERfORMERS
THE MOST ECLECTiC Mix Of MuSiCAL STYLES PERfORMED BY YOuNg PEOPLE uNDER ONE ROOf.
020 7589 8212www.ROYALALBERTHALL.COM
TiCkETS
From
£5.00
THE N
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YOUTH
JAZZ C
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Pres
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Dave H
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Vice P
resid
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Julia
n Jo
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www.nyjc
.co.u
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This new and vibrant National Youth Music Organisation specialises in small group improvisation for young musicians aged 8-18. We offer:
• An acclaimed residential Summer School• Regional development work working in partnership with local organisations• Advice and signposting for young jazz musicians and their music leaders• Opportunities to take part in exciting artistic collaborations
Tutors include Issie Barratt (Founder and Artistic Director), Andrew Bain, Pete Churchill, Nic France, Dave Hassell, Mick Foster, Mark Hodgson, Nikki Iles, Mark Lockheart, Jeremy Price, Nick Smart, Martin Speake, Steve Watts and Mike Walker.
SHOP NOW: WWW.MFY.ORG.UK/MERCH
NATIONAL FESTIVAL
T-SHIRTS & HOODIES
T-SHIRTS
£12.49(including post & packing)
CHILDREN’S SIZES
TEEN / ADULT SIZES
4
COLOURWAYS
AVAILABLE
ACROSS
ALL STYLES
CUSTOMISE
ALL ITEMS
WITH YOUR
GROUP
NAME
HOODIES
£20.99(including post & packing)
T-SHIRTS
£14.99(including post & packing)
HOODIES
£24.99(including post & packing)
ORDERINGIt’s now possible to order online during or after the festival and have merchandise delivered directly to your home or school.
ETHICSOur apparel is WRAP certified, ensuring ethical standards of production.
CUSTOMISECustomise the back of your t-shirt or hoodie with your group name at no extra cost.
MORE INFOwww.mfy.org.uk/[email protected] 7759 1830
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WHAT IS A NATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC ORGANISATION (NYMO)?�
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NYMOs�bring�talented�young�musicians�together,��on�a�national�level,�for�inspirational�training�and�advanced�ensemble�performance�opportunities.��They�include�national�orchestras,�choirs�and�bands�across�a�range�of�genres.��Participation�in�NYMO�activity�is�the�pinnacle�of�many�young�musicians’�progression.
The�NYMO�Fund�sits�proudly�at�the�heart�of�Youth�Music’s�aim�to�encourage�and�nurture�talent.�It�is�one�of�our�longest-running�funding�programmes�and�supports�outstanding�opportunities�for�development,�learning�and�progression�into�education�and�professional�music�making�for�young�musicians,�regardless�of�their�financial�circumstances.
Set�up�in�2001,�Youth�Music’s�NYMO�Fund�is�financed��by�Arts�Council�England,�the�Music�and�Dance�Scheme��at�the�Department�for�Education�and�Youth�Music.
The�NYMO�fund�covers�a�broad�spectrum�of�musical�genres�from�Western�classical�to�South�Asian�classical,��and�contemporary�jazz�to�musical�theatre.
“The�NYMO�network�is�one�of�the�most�dynamic�and�exciting�bodies�of�support�for�talented�young�musicians�in�the�world�and�an�integral�part�of�Youth�Music’s�strategic�push�to�nurture�young�talent.”��Christina�Coker�OBE,�Chief�Executive,�Youth�Music.
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YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE UK�
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YMT�has�a�hardship�fund�which�provides�bursaries�for�those�most�in�need�of�financial�assistance,�which�is�available�to�company�members�on�its�productions.�YMT�also�offer�extensive�advice�on�how�to�raise�funds�through�other�sources�such�as�Trusts�and�Foundations.�Young�people�from�deprived�backgrounds�can�be�referred�by�outside�organisations�such�as�Young�Carers�groups�to�qualify�for�supported�places�for�our�open�access�Summer�Skills�courses.
youthmusictheatreuk.org
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NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIRS OF GREAT BRITAIN�
� �The�National�Youth�Choirs�of�Great�Britain�actively�upholds��its�mission�of�nurturing�the�exceptional�musical�talent�of�the�young�people�of�Great�Britain�by�offering�the�very�best�musical�provision�from�the�country’s�greatest�directors,�vocal�tutors�and�collaborators.
Originally�set�up�as�a�single�choir�of�100�of�the�best�young�singers�in�the�nation,�NYCGB�now�provides�the�widest�of�musical�experiences�for�over�750�young�people�aged�9-28.�The�educational�structure�comprises�four�Junior�Choirs�which�provide�opportunities�for�girls�to�join�from�the�age�eleven�and�boys�from�the�age�of�nine,�two�Training�Choirs�for�singers�aged�13-18,�the�National�Youth�Choir�itself�for�singers�aged��16-22�and�a�world-renowned�chamber�choir,�Laudibus.��The�formation�of�the�Training�and�Junior�Choirs�illustrates��a�key�principle�of�our�educational�and�musical�approach;�to�be�a�youth�organisation�where�outreach,�education�and�artistry�are�all�placed�at�the�centre�of�our�creative�focus.
The�residential�courses�that�form�the�backbone�of�our�activity�include�intensive�rehearsals,�individual�voice�coaching�and�lessons�in�musicianship,�all�of�which�take�place�in�an�environment�which�develops�both�teamwork��and�leadership.
nycgb.net
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NATIONAL YOUTH BRASS BAND OF GREAT BRITAIN�
� �The�NYBB�gives�exceptionally�gifted�young�brass�instrumentalists�the�opportunity�to�perform�advanced�music�and�receive�the�highest�quality�teaching,�care�and�help.�
As�well�as�providing�opportunities�for�young�people�to�improve�their�musicianship�and�widen�their�musical�horizons,�NYBB�provides�the�brass�band�movement�and�the�music�profession�with�the�next�generation�of�players.��
Residential�courses,�lasting�for�one�week,�are�held�twice��a�year.�Under�the�direction�of�a�team�of�instrumental�tutors�and�the�Artistic�Director�or�Guest�Conductor,�the�players�have�intensive�sectional�and�full�band�rehearsals�daily.�Students�are�often�introduced�to�works�they�would�not�normally�meet.
nybb.org.uk
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NATIONAL CHILDREN’S ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN�
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The�NCO�provides�young�people�with�a�world-class�foundation�for�orchestral�performance�and�musicianship.��We�bring�together�hundreds�of�7-13�year�olds�from�across��the�country�and�offer�them�a�life-changing�experience�–�meeting�like-minded�people�and�being�guided�by�top�professional�musicians.�
Established�in�1978,�the�NCO�has�gone�from�strength��to�strength,�building�up�an�international�reputation�as��an�outstanding�orchestra�whose�maturity�belies�the�age��of�its�members.�The�NCO�has�performed�in�a�wide�variety��of�concert�venues,�from�the�Royal�Albert�Hall�in�London��to�the�Forbidden�City�Concert�Hall�in�Beijing,�and�promises�audiences�an�entertaining�and�uplifting�performance.
NCO�entry�is�by�audition�only,�you�don’t�have�to�have�reached�a�certain�grade.�Any�child�who�plays�an�orchestral�instrument�and�who�will�be�aged�7-13�years�old�on�1�April�2011�is�eligible�to�apply.��
Bursaries�are�available�and�the�NYO�is�committed�to�ensuring�that�any�child�who�has�the�talent�to�join�the�NCO�is�able�to�take�up�their�place,�regardless�of�financial�circumstances.���
nco.org.uk
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NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA �
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Every�year,�165�talented�teenagers�from�across�Britain�join�forces�to�achieve�something�extraordinary.�They�reawaken�classical�music,�reinvigorating�great�repertoire�with�fresh�energy�and�resonance.�They�generate�tremendous�team�spirit�and�remind�us�all�of�the�awesome�rewards�that�come�from�hard�work,�dedication�and�following�their�dreams.��
In�the�words�of�NYO�member�David�Wong,�‘We�learn�so�much�from�each�other,�and�from�our�conductors,�tutors�and�soloists�who�give�us�inspiration�about�music�and�new�energy�and�enthusiasm�to�inject�into�whatever�we�do.�I’ve�made�lifelong�friendships�here�and�the�sheer�excitement�of�the�music�we�play�is�an�experience�in�itself.’
You�can�see�the�NYO�at�Symphony�Hall�Birmingham�on��3�August�performing�music�that�captures�their�teen�spirit�including�Sergei�Prokofiev’s�Romeo�&�Juliet�and�his�grandson�Gabriel’s�Concerto�for�Turntables�and�Orchestra�with�conductor�Vladimir�Jurowski.�All�seats�are�£5�for�under�25s.
Right�now,�you�can�also�apply�for�a�place�in�next�year’s�NYO.�It’s�free�to�apply�and�audition.�Simply�visit�the�NYO�website�to�find�out�what’s�required�and�complete�the�online�application�form�by�Thursday�14�July�2011.�This�could�be�your�moment�to�join�your�national�team!
nyo.org.uk
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NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ COLLECTIVE�
The national Youth Jazz Collective�is�a�new�and�vibrant�organisation�that�supports�the�creative�and�educational�needs�of�young�jazz�improvisers�aged�8-18�nationally�across�England.�We�work�in�partnership�with�music�services,�venues�and�arts�organisations�to�develop�bespoke�programmes�that�make�an�impact�regionally�on�jazz�provision.�We�offer�a�range�of�activities�from�opportunities�for�young�people�to�access�jazz�for�the�first�time,�to�our�annual�National�Summer�School�for�the�most�gifted�and�talented�young�musicians�(selected�by�audition),�supported�by�Continuing�Professional�Development�for�music�leaders.�We�also�offer�advice�and�signposting�for�young�jazz�musicians�and�their�leaders�and�support�for�emerging�jazz�graduates�through�the�Young�Ambassador�scheme.��Bursaries�are�available�for�all�activities.
Tutors�include�Issie�Barratt�(NYJC’s�Founder�and�Artistic�Director),�Andrew�Bain,�Pete�Churchill,�Nic�France,�Dave�Hassell,�Mick�Foster,�Mark�Hodgson,�Nikki�Iles,�Mark�Lockheart,�Jeremy�Price,�Nick�Smart,�Martin�Speake,�Steve�Watts�and�Mike�Walker.
NYJC�welcomes�jazz�luminary�Dave�Holland�as�our�President�and�we�are�delighted�that�Julian�Joseph�is�a�Trustee�and�one�of�our�Vice�Presidents.�
nyjc.co.uk
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SAMYO – SOUTH ASIAN MUSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA�
�� �Samyo�is�the�UK’s�National�South�Asian�Music�Youth�Orchestra.�It�is�a�unique�phenomenon,�as�it�combines�both�North�and�South�Indian�music�with�brand�new�compositions,�written�by�some�of�the�world’s�finest�artists.�The�orchestra�exists�to�provide�inspirational�training�and�performance�opportunities�to�talented�young�musicians�of�all�backgrounds�under�the�age�of�18,�so�long�as�you�have�training�in�Indian�Classical�music.
Samyo�is�the�first�of�its�kind�in�the�world�of�Indian�music,�bringing�you�a�brand�new�genre�of�“Orchestral�Indian�Music”�which�is�both�contemporary�and�classical.�Together�with�its�partners�Samyo�works�to�bring�together�talented�young�musicians�at�a�national�level,�for�inspirational�training�and�advanced�performance�opportunities.�The�orchestra�was�founded�and�is�run�by�Milapfest.
samyo.org
NATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC ORGANISATIONS (NYMOS)
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MUSIC FOR YOUTH is an umbrella NYMO organisation. We’re delighted that the NYMOs will be at the festival once again inspiring MFY performers in a series of workshops and special events. �
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WHAT IS A NATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC ORGANISATION (NYMO)?�
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NYMOs�bring�talented�young�musicians�together,��on�a�national�level,�for�inspirational�training�and�advanced�ensemble�performance�opportunities.��They�include�national�orchestras,�choirs�and�bands�across�a�range�of�genres.��Participation�in�NYMO�activity�is�the�pinnacle�of�many�young�musicians’�progression.
The�NYMO�Fund�sits�proudly�at�the�heart�of�Youth�Music’s�aim�to�encourage�and�nurture�talent.�It�is�one�of�our�longest-running�funding�programmes�and�supports�outstanding�opportunities�for�development,�learning�and�progression�into�education�and�professional�music�making�for�young�musicians,�regardless�of�their�financial�circumstances.
Set�up�in�2001,�Youth�Music’s�NYMO�Fund�is�financed��by�Arts�Council�England,�the�Music�and�Dance�Scheme��at�the�Department�for�Education�and�Youth�Music.
The�NYMO�fund�covers�a�broad�spectrum�of�musical�genres�from�Western�classical�to�South�Asian�classical,��and�contemporary�jazz�to�musical�theatre.
“The�NYMO�network�is�one�of�the�most�dynamic�and�exciting�bodies�of�support�for�talented�young�musicians�in�the�world�and�an�integral�part�of�Youth�Music’s�strategic�push�to�nurture�young�talent.”��Christina�Coker�OBE,�Chief�Executive,�Youth�Music.
To�find�out�more,�including�how�to�get�involved,�visit��youthmusic.org.uk/nymo
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YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE UK�
� �YMT�is�a�national�company�(with�offices�in�London�and�Edinburgh)�offering�the�best�opportunities�for�young�people�to�stage�new�music�theatre�in�all�parts�of�the�UK.��We�are�proud�to�work�with�some�of�the�most�talented�and�passionate�artistic�professionals�from�within�the�music�theatre�industry�in�the�UK�and�around�the�world.
YMT�has�a�hardship�fund�which�provides�bursaries�for�those�most�in�need�of�financial�assistance,�which�is�available�to�company�members�on�its�productions.�YMT�also�offer�extensive�advice�on�how�to�raise�funds�through�other�sources�such�as�Trusts�and�Foundations.�Young�people�from�deprived�backgrounds�can�be�referred�by�outside�organisations�such�as�Young�Carers�groups�to�qualify�for�supported�places�for�our�open�access�Summer�Skills�courses.
youthmusictheatreuk.org
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NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIRS OF GREAT BRITAIN�
� �The�National�Youth�Choirs�of�Great�Britain�actively�upholds��its�mission�of�nurturing�the�exceptional�musical�talent�of�the�young�people�of�Great�Britain�by�offering�the�very�best�musical�provision�from�the�country’s�greatest�directors,�vocal�tutors�and�collaborators.
Originally�set�up�as�a�single�choir�of�100�of�the�best�young�singers�in�the�nation,�NYCGB�now�provides�the�widest�of�musical�experiences�for�over�750�young�people�aged�9-28.�The�educational�structure�comprises�four�Junior�Choirs�which�provide�opportunities�for�girls�to�join�from�the�age�eleven�and�boys�from�the�age�of�nine,�two�Training�Choirs�for�singers�aged�13-18,�the�National�Youth�Choir�itself�for�singers�aged��16-22�and�a�world-renowned�chamber�choir,�Laudibus.��The�formation�of�the�Training�and�Junior�Choirs�illustrates��a�key�principle�of�our�educational�and�musical�approach;�to�be�a�youth�organisation�where�outreach,�education�and�artistry�are�all�placed�at�the�centre�of�our�creative�focus.
The�residential�courses�that�form�the�backbone�of�our�activity�include�intensive�rehearsals,�individual�voice�coaching�and�lessons�in�musicianship,�all�of�which�take�place�in�an�environment�which�develops�both�teamwork��and�leadership.
nycgb.net
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NATIONAL YOUTH BRASS BAND OF GREAT BRITAIN�
� �The�NYBB�gives�exceptionally�gifted�young�brass�instrumentalists�the�opportunity�to�perform�advanced�music�and�receive�the�highest�quality�teaching,�care�and�help.�
As�well�as�providing�opportunities�for�young�people�to�improve�their�musicianship�and�widen�their�musical�horizons,�NYBB�provides�the�brass�band�movement�and�the�music�profession�with�the�next�generation�of�players.��
Residential�courses,�lasting�for�one�week,�are�held�twice��a�year.�Under�the�direction�of�a�team�of�instrumental�tutors�and�the�Artistic�Director�or�Guest�Conductor,�the�players�have�intensive�sectional�and�full�band�rehearsals�daily.�Students�are�often�introduced�to�works�they�would�not�normally�meet.
nybb.org.uk
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NATIONAL CHILDREN’S ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN�
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The�NCO�provides�young�people�with�a�world-class�foundation�for�orchestral�performance�and�musicianship.��We�bring�together�hundreds�of�7-13�year�olds�from�across��the�country�and�offer�them�a�life-changing�experience�–�meeting�like-minded�people�and�being�guided�by�top�professional�musicians.�
Established�in�1978,�the�NCO�has�gone�from�strength��to�strength,�building�up�an�international�reputation�as��an�outstanding�orchestra�whose�maturity�belies�the�age��of�its�members.�The�NCO�has�performed�in�a�wide�variety��of�concert�venues,�from�the�Royal�Albert�Hall�in�London��to�the�Forbidden�City�Concert�Hall�in�Beijing,�and�promises�audiences�an�entertaining�and�uplifting�performance.
NCO�entry�is�by�audition�only,�you�don’t�have�to�have�reached�a�certain�grade.�Any�child�who�plays�an�orchestral�instrument�and�who�will�be�aged�7-13�years�old�on�1�April�2011�is�eligible�to�apply.��
Bursaries�are�available�and�the�NYO�is�committed�to�ensuring�that�any�child�who�has�the�talent�to�join�the�NCO�is�able�to�take�up�their�place,�regardless�of�financial�circumstances.���
nco.org.uk
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NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA �
� �
Every�year,�165�talented�teenagers�from�across�Britain�join�forces�to�achieve�something�extraordinary.�They�reawaken�classical�music,�reinvigorating�great�repertoire�with�fresh�energy�and�resonance.�They�generate�tremendous�team�spirit�and�remind�us�all�of�the�awesome�rewards�that�come�from�hard�work,�dedication�and�following�their�dreams.��
In�the�words�of�NYO�member�David�Wong,�‘We�learn�so�much�from�each�other,�and�from�our�conductors,�tutors�and�soloists�who�give�us�inspiration�about�music�and�new�energy�and�enthusiasm�to�inject�into�whatever�we�do.�I’ve�made�lifelong�friendships�here�and�the�sheer�excitement�of�the�music�we�play�is�an�experience�in�itself.’
You�can�see�the�NYO�at�Symphony�Hall�Birmingham�on��3�August�performing�music�that�captures�their�teen�spirit�including�Sergei�Prokofiev’s�Romeo�&�Juliet�and�his�grandson�Gabriel’s�Concerto�for�Turntables�and�Orchestra�with�conductor�Vladimir�Jurowski.�All�seats�are�£5�for�under�25s.
Right�now,�you�can�also�apply�for�a�place�in�next�year’s�NYO.�It’s�free�to�apply�and�audition.�Simply�visit�the�NYO�website�to�find�out�what’s�required�and�complete�the�online�application�form�by�Thursday�14�July�2011.�This�could�be�your�moment�to�join�your�national�team!
nyo.org.uk
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NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ COLLECTIVE�
The national Youth Jazz Collective�is�a�new�and�vibrant�organisation�that�supports�the�creative�and�educational�needs�of�young�jazz�improvisers�aged�8-18�nationally�across�England.�We�work�in�partnership�with�music�services,�venues�and�arts�organisations�to�develop�bespoke�programmes�that�make�an�impact�regionally�on�jazz�provision.�We�offer�a�range�of�activities�from�opportunities�for�young�people�to�access�jazz�for�the�first�time,�to�our�annual�National�Summer�School�for�the�most�gifted�and�talented�young�musicians�(selected�by�audition),�supported�by�Continuing�Professional�Development�for�music�leaders.�We�also�offer�advice�and�signposting�for�young�jazz�musicians�and�their�leaders�and�support�for�emerging�jazz�graduates�through�the�Young�Ambassador�scheme.��Bursaries�are�available�for�all�activities.
Tutors�include�Issie�Barratt�(NYJC’s�Founder�and�Artistic�Director),�Andrew�Bain,�Pete�Churchill,�Nic�France,�Dave�Hassell,�Mick�Foster,�Mark�Hodgson,�Nikki�Iles,�Mark�Lockheart,�Jeremy�Price,�Nick�Smart,�Martin�Speake,�Steve�Watts�and�Mike�Walker.
NYJC�welcomes�jazz�luminary�Dave�Holland�as�our�President�and�we�are�delighted�that�Julian�Joseph�is�a�Trustee�and�one�of�our�Vice�Presidents.�
nyjc.co.uk
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SAMYO – SOUTH ASIAN MUSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA�
�� �Samyo�is�the�UK’s�National�South�Asian�Music�Youth�Orchestra.�It�is�a�unique�phenomenon,�as�it�combines�both�North�and�South�Indian�music�with�brand�new�compositions,�written�by�some�of�the�world’s�finest�artists.�The�orchestra�exists�to�provide�inspirational�training�and�performance�opportunities�to�talented�young�musicians�of�all�backgrounds�under�the�age�of�18,�so�long�as�you�have�training�in�Indian�Classical�music.
Samyo�is�the�first�of�its�kind�in�the�world�of�Indian�music,�bringing�you�a�brand�new�genre�of�“Orchestral�Indian�Music”�which�is�both�contemporary�and�classical.�Together�with�its�partners�Samyo�works�to�bring�together�talented�young�musicians�at�a�national�level,�for�inspirational�training�and�advanced�performance�opportunities.�The�orchestra�was�founded�and�is�run�by�Milapfest.
samyo.org
NATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC ORGANISATIONS (NYMOS)
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MUSIC FOR YOUTH is an umbrella NYMO organisation. We’re delighted that the NYMOs will be at the festival once again inspiring MFY performers in a series of workshops and special events. �
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SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS�
Thank you to the Music for Youth sponsors and supporters. Through their generosity and vision, these organisations and companies are supporting Britain’s young musicians and helping MFY continue to provide performance opportunities across its season.
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MAJOR SPONSORS�
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The national union of Teachers is�the�largest�teachers’�union�and�the�only�union�that�represents�only�qualified�teachers,�or�those�who�are�on�courses�or�in�posts�that�will�lead�to�teacher�qualification.�The�NUT�campaigns�consistently�for�professional�unity�in�the�teaching�profession.�We�believe�that�a�single�professional�body,�articulating�the�views�of�the�profession,�would�benefit�both�children�and�teachers.�Teaching�is�a�challenging�and�important�job.�Teachers�can�change�children’s�lives.�The�hallmark�of�the�NUT�has�been�a�commitment�to�high-quality�education�for�all�children.�Crucial�to�the�full�and�enriched�development�of�our�children�and�young�people�is�the�opportunity�to�enjoy�and�make�music.�The�National�Union�of�Teachers�is�honoured�to�be�a�major�sponsor�of�Music��for�Youth.
teachers.org.uk
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TeS�is�proud�to�have�been�a�major�sponsor��of�Music�for�Youth�for�over�30�years.��As�the�leading�educational�publisher�in�the�UK,�TES�is�committed�to�improving�standards�of�education�by�supporting�teachers�with��a�range�of�dependable�products�and�services.�Our�award�winning�website�TES�Connect�and�market�leading�print�publication�the�TES�enable�teachers�to�interact,�share�and�be�heard.�From�career�advice�and�guidance,�jobs,�a�supportive�community�and�a�huge�range�of�completely�free�teaching�resources�-�including�hundreds�of�music�resources�-�shared�by�teachers�with�teachers,�to�the�latest�news,�opinions�and�thought�provoking�articles�–�TES�is�at�the�heart�of�teaching�and�education.
TES�wholeheartedly�supports�Music�for�Youth’s�policy�of�open�access�to�music�for��all�young�people.�We�believe�that�education�is�about�more�than�tests�and�exams.��Schools�should�be�supported�in�encouraging�creativity�with�every�child�being�given�the�opportunity�to�play�an�instrument�or�sing.�By�helping�schools�to�find�the�best�teachers�and�then�equipping�those�teachers�with�the�resources�and�network�of�support�to�help�them�do�the�best�job�possible,�we�are�proud�to�be�contributing�to�that�principle.
tes.co.uk
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The Royal Albert Hall�is�the�world’s�most�famous�stage.�Its�breathtaking�auditorium�hosts�over�370�shows�a�year�by�the�world’s�greatest�artists.�The�magical�atmosphere�combined�with�inspired�artists�creates�legendary�events.�Opened�in�1871�as�part�of�Prince�Albert’s�vision�for�a�centre�for�the�Arts�and�Sciences,�and�a�registered�charity�operating�without�public�funding,�it�remains�true�to�his�founding�ambitions�within�a�modern�context.
Extending�the�brand�with�over�120�events�outside�the�auditorium,�the�Hall�has�broadened�its�appeal�to�younger,�diverse�audiences�whilst�still�engaging�its�existing�customers.�It�also�works�extensively�with�schools�and�young�people�through�its�Learning�and�Participation�programme,�reaching�over�30,000�participants�each�year.
Registered�Charity�no:�254543
royalalberthall.com
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SPONSOR�
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Rockschool is�Europe’s�leading�Rock�music�exam�board.�We�believe�that�anyone�can�get�a�recognised�qualification�by�playing�the�music�they�love.�Our�aim�is�to�make�exams�accessible,�fun�and�relevant�to�the�needs�and�aspirations�of�pop�and�rock�musicians.
Our�qualifications�cover�the�principal�rock�instruments�as�well�as�including�many�other�areas�of�study�including�music�composition,�music�technology,�performance�skills,�digital�synthesis�and�music�business�skills.
Rockschool�supports�its�candidates�and�teachers�with�appropriate�materials�and�expert�advice.�Rockschool�is�committed�to�supporting�and�producing�great�music�teachers�of�the�future�and�our�teaching�qualifications�are�endorsed�by�the��Musicians’�Union.��Higher�level�instrumental�players�can�take�our�Performance�Diplomas�up�to�Level�6.
rockschool.co.uk
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SUPPORTERS�
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�The Garfield weston Foundation�
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MFY GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES DONATIONS FROM�
A�D�Power�Will�Trust
Moira�&�Peter�Buck
Cambridge�Education�@�Islington
The�Coutts�Charitable�Trust
The�D’Oyly�Carte�Charitable�Trust
The�John�Ellerman�Foundation
Hochtief�Facility�Management�UK�Ltd
In�memory�of�Laura�Howard�
In�memory�of�Iris�Long
The�Martyn�Donaldson�Music�Trust
Eileen�McManus
The�Mitford-Slade�Charitable�Trust
In�memory�of�Mr�Sidney�O’Connell
Michael�Pearce
Pennon�Group�plc
In�memory�of�Arthur�Russell
N�M�Rothschild�&�Sons�Limited
Paul�&�June�Sheldon
In�memory�of�William�Smith�Cooper
The�Geoff�&�Fiona�Squire�Foundation
In�memory�of�James�Triffett
The�Underwood�Trust
In�memory�of�Margaret�Wagstaffe
In�memory�of�Renate�Warburg�
Vivendi�
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TEAM�
Chief executive �Lincoln�Abbotts
operations Manager�Samantha�Weitzel�
Production Manager �Vicky�Walker
Producers �Luke�Johnson��Tim�Spires
Assistant Producer Dearbhaile�Nairn
Head of external Relations�Chloë�Faulkner�
Marketing Manager�Emma�Lee
online editor Alistair�McDonald�
Marketing & events Assistant Chris�Pickett�
external Relations Assistant Dan�Potrykus�
Finance officer Vidhan�Shah
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MUSIC FOR YOUTH DIRECTORS�
Chairman �david Hamid�Partner��Merchant�Equity�Partners
Company Secretary �Robin Bynoe Senior�Counsel�Charles�Russell�Solicitors�
John dixon�Assistant�Secretary�National�Union�of�Teachers
Michael doughty�Managing�Director �Stentor�Music�Co�Ltd
John Mander�Chief�Executive��Merton�Music�Foundation
Mike Marcus�Partner�Core�Resolutions�LLP
louise Rogers��Chief�Executive��TSL�Education�
Robert wilson�Chairman�Sound�Technology
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FOUNDER & HONORARY LIFE PRESIDENT �
larry westland CBe
SPONSORS & CREDITS
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WITH FUNDING FROM�
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Youth Music�is�the�leading�UK�charity�using�music�to�transform�the�lives�of�disadvantaged�children�and�young�people.�We�support�and�develop�exemplary�music�provision�at�every�stage�of�a�young�person’s�development,�whether�it’s�the�first�time��a�mother�and�baby�make�music�together,�or�a�talented�teen’s�debut�at�the�Royal�Albert�Hall.�Youth�Music�has�transformed�the�landscape�of�musical�opportunity�in�the�UK.�Since�1999,�we’ve�reached�over�two�million�children�and�young�people�through�all�types�of�music;�both�in�and�out�of�school.�Music�has�the�power�to�build�confidence,�broaden�horizons�and�raise�aspirations.�Our�music�programmes�allow�vulnerable�young�people�to�find�their�way,�take�charge�of�their�lives�and�unlock�their�hidden�potential.�
youthmusic.org.uk
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�
The department for education�supports�opportunities�for�children�and�young�people�to�engage�in�good�quality�musical�learning�and�activities.�
education.gov.uk
�
�
Creative Scotland�is�the�national�leader�for�Scotland’s�arts,�screen�and�creative�industries.�It’s�our�job�to�help�Scotland’s�creativity�shine�at�home�and�abroad.
We�invest�in�talented�people�and�exciting�ideas.�We�develop�the�creative�industries�and�champion�everything�that’s�good�about�Scottish�creativity.
Scotland�boasts�an�incredible�range�of�talent,�from�award-winning�directors�and�writers�to�widely�recognised�actors�and�internationally�renowned�visual�artists,�architects�and�digital�companies.�As�a�result�of�the�wealth�of�indigenous�talent,�Scotland�produces�a�huge�volume�of�home-grown�productions�and�products�each�year.
We�think�Scotland’s�arts,�screen�and�creative�industries�are�worth�shouting�about.�We’ll�lead�the�shouting.
creativescotland.com
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NATIONAL FESTIVAL ADVISORY GROUP �
Georgina Biggs Town�Hall�Symphony�Hall
John Clemson Birmingham�Music�Service
Steph donaldson Birmingham�Conservatoire
Tony dudley-evans Birmingham�Jazz
Barry d’Souza Sound�Futures
Symon easton Birmingham�City�Council
Clare edwards Freelance�Music�Consultant�
nancy evans Birmingham�Contemporary�Music�Group
Andrew Jowett Town�Hall�Symphony�Hall
david Saint Birmingham�Conservatoire
keith Stubbs Arts�Education�Consultant
Christina Timms Youth�Music�Regional�Executive�Officer,�West�Midlands
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PROGRAMME PRODUCTION�
design�Research�Studios��researchstudios.com
Print��Mortons�of�Horncastle��mortons.co.uk
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PHOTOGRAPHER� �Alick Cotterill alickcotterill.co.uk�
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VIDEOGRAPHER� �Aiden Pearce
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STAGE MANAGEMENT, PERCUSSION & BACKLINE �
ev-entz.co.uk
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SOUND
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titanfilms.co.uk
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SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS�
Thank you to the Music for Youth sponsors and supporters. Through their generosity and vision, these organisations and companies are supporting Britain’s young musicians and helping MFY continue to provide performance opportunities across its season.
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MAJOR SPONSORS�
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The national union of Teachers is�the�largest�teachers’�union�and�the�only�union�that�represents�only�qualified�teachers,�or�those�who�are�on�courses�or�in�posts�that�will�lead�to�teacher�qualification.�The�NUT�campaigns�consistently�for�professional�unity�in�the�teaching�profession.�We�believe�that�a�single�professional�body,�articulating�the�views�of�the�profession,�would�benefit�both�children�and�teachers.�Teaching�is�a�challenging�and�important�job.�Teachers�can�change�children’s�lives.�The�hallmark�of�the�NUT�has�been�a�commitment�to�high-quality�education�for�all�children.�Crucial�to�the�full�and�enriched�development�of�our�children�and�young�people�is�the�opportunity�to�enjoy�and�make�music.�The�National�Union�of�Teachers�is�honoured�to�be�a�major�sponsor�of�Music��for�Youth.
teachers.org.uk
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TeS�is�proud�to�have�been�a�major�sponsor��of�Music�for�Youth�for�over�30�years.��As�the�leading�educational�publisher�in�the�UK,�TES�is�committed�to�improving�standards�of�education�by�supporting�teachers�with��a�range�of�dependable�products�and�services.�Our�award�winning�website�TES�Connect�and�market�leading�print�publication�the�TES�enable�teachers�to�interact,�share�and�be�heard.�From�career�advice�and�guidance,�jobs,�a�supportive�community�and�a�huge�range�of�completely�free�teaching�resources�-�including�hundreds�of�music�resources�-�shared�by�teachers�with�teachers,�to�the�latest�news,�opinions�and�thought�provoking�articles�–�TES�is�at�the�heart�of�teaching�and�education.
TES�wholeheartedly�supports�Music�for�Youth’s�policy�of�open�access�to�music�for��all�young�people.�We�believe�that�education�is�about�more�than�tests�and�exams.��Schools�should�be�supported�in�encouraging�creativity�with�every�child�being�given�the�opportunity�to�play�an�instrument�or�sing.�By�helping�schools�to�find�the�best�teachers�and�then�equipping�those�teachers�with�the�resources�and�network�of�support�to�help�them�do�the�best�job�possible,�we�are�proud�to�be�contributing�to�that�principle.
tes.co.uk
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�
The Royal Albert Hall�is�the�world’s�most�famous�stage.�Its�breathtaking�auditorium�hosts�over�370�shows�a�year�by�the�world’s�greatest�artists.�The�magical�atmosphere�combined�with�inspired�artists�creates�legendary�events.�Opened�in�1871�as�part�of�Prince�Albert’s�vision�for�a�centre�for�the�Arts�and�Sciences,�and�a�registered�charity�operating�without�public�funding,�it�remains�true�to�his�founding�ambitions�within�a�modern�context.
Extending�the�brand�with�over�120�events�outside�the�auditorium,�the�Hall�has�broadened�its�appeal�to�younger,�diverse�audiences�whilst�still�engaging�its�existing�customers.�It�also�works�extensively�with�schools�and�young�people�through�its�Learning�and�Participation�programme,�reaching�over�30,000�participants�each�year.
Registered�Charity�no:�254543
royalalberthall.com
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SPONSOR�
�
Rockschool is�Europe’s�leading�Rock�music�exam�board.�We�believe�that�anyone�can�get�a�recognised�qualification�by�playing�the�music�they�love.�Our�aim�is�to�make�exams�accessible,�fun�and�relevant�to�the�needs�and�aspirations�of�pop�and�rock�musicians.
Our�qualifications�cover�the�principal�rock�instruments�as�well�as�including�many�other�areas�of�study�including�music�composition,�music�technology,�performance�skills,�digital�synthesis�and�music�business�skills.
Rockschool�supports�its�candidates�and�teachers�with�appropriate�materials�and�expert�advice.�Rockschool�is�committed�to�supporting�and�producing�great�music�teachers�of�the�future�and�our�teaching�qualifications�are�endorsed�by�the��Musicians’�Union.��Higher�level�instrumental�players�can�take�our�Performance�Diplomas�up�to�Level�6.
rockschool.co.uk
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SUPPORTERS�
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�The Garfield weston Foundation�
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CORPORATE FRIENDS�
Challow
Charles�Russell
ev-entz
Menzies�
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MFY GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES DONATIONS FROM�
A�D�Power�Will�Trust
Moira�&�Peter�Buck
Cambridge�Education�@�Islington
The�Coutts�Charitable�Trust
The�D’Oyly�Carte�Charitable�Trust
The�John�Ellerman�Foundation
Hochtief�Facility�Management�UK�Ltd
In�memory�of�Laura�Howard�
In�memory�of�Iris�Long
The�Martyn�Donaldson�Music�Trust
Eileen�McManus
The�Mitford-Slade�Charitable�Trust
In�memory�of�Mr�Sidney�O’Connell
Michael�Pearce
Pennon�Group�plc
In�memory�of�Arthur�Russell
N�M�Rothschild�&�Sons�Limited
Paul�&�June�Sheldon
In�memory�of�William�Smith�Cooper
The�Geoff�&�Fiona�Squire�Foundation
In�memory�of�James�Triffett
The�Underwood�Trust
In�memory�of�Margaret�Wagstaffe
In�memory�of�Renate�Warburg�
Vivendi�
�
TEAM�
Chief executive �Lincoln�Abbotts
operations Manager�Samantha�Weitzel�
Production Manager �Vicky�Walker
Producers �Luke�Johnson��Tim�Spires
Assistant Producer Dearbhaile�Nairn
Head of external Relations�Chloë�Faulkner�
Marketing Manager�Emma�Lee
online editor Alistair�McDonald�
Marketing & events Assistant Chris�Pickett�
external Relations Assistant Dan�Potrykus�
Finance officer Vidhan�Shah
�
MUSIC FOR YOUTH DIRECTORS�
Chairman �david Hamid�Partner��Merchant�Equity�Partners
Company Secretary �Robin Bynoe Senior�Counsel�Charles�Russell�Solicitors�
John dixon�Assistant�Secretary�National�Union�of�Teachers
Michael doughty�Managing�Director �Stentor�Music�Co�Ltd
John Mander�Chief�Executive��Merton�Music�Foundation
Mike Marcus�Partner�Core�Resolutions�LLP
louise Rogers��Chief�Executive��TSL�Education�
Robert wilson�Chairman�Sound�Technology
�
FOUNDER & HONORARY LIFE PRESIDENT �
larry westland CBe
SPONSORS & CREDITS
�
WITH FUNDING FROM�
�
Youth Music�is�the�leading�UK�charity�using�music�to�transform�the�lives�of�disadvantaged�children�and�young�people.�We�support�and�develop�exemplary�music�provision�at�every�stage�of�a�young�person’s�development,�whether�it’s�the�first�time��a�mother�and�baby�make�music�together,�or�a�talented�teen’s�debut�at�the�Royal�Albert�Hall.�Youth�Music�has�transformed�the�landscape�of�musical�opportunity�in�the�UK.�Since�1999,�we’ve�reached�over�two�million�children�and�young�people�through�all�types�of�music;�both�in�and�out�of�school.�Music�has�the�power�to�build�confidence,�broaden�horizons�and�raise�aspirations.�Our�music�programmes�allow�vulnerable�young�people�to�find�their�way,�take�charge�of�their�lives�and�unlock�their�hidden�potential.�
youthmusic.org.uk
�
�
The department for education�supports�opportunities�for�children�and�young�people�to�engage�in�good�quality�musical�learning�and�activities.�
education.gov.uk
�
�
Creative Scotland�is�the�national�leader�for�Scotland’s�arts,�screen�and�creative�industries.�It’s�our�job�to�help�Scotland’s�creativity�shine�at�home�and�abroad.
We�invest�in�talented�people�and�exciting�ideas.�We�develop�the�creative�industries�and�champion�everything�that’s�good�about�Scottish�creativity.
Scotland�boasts�an�incredible�range�of�talent,�from�award-winning�directors�and�writers�to�widely�recognised�actors�and�internationally�renowned�visual�artists,�architects�and�digital�companies.�As�a�result�of�the�wealth�of�indigenous�talent,�Scotland�produces�a�huge�volume�of�home-grown�productions�and�products�each�year.
We�think�Scotland’s�arts,�screen�and�creative�industries�are�worth�shouting�about.�We’ll�lead�the�shouting.
creativescotland.com
�
NATIONAL FESTIVAL ADVISORY GROUP �
Georgina Biggs Town�Hall�Symphony�Hall
John Clemson Birmingham�Music�Service
Steph donaldson Birmingham�Conservatoire
Tony dudley-evans Birmingham�Jazz
Barry d’Souza Sound�Futures
Symon easton Birmingham�City�Council
Clare edwards Freelance�Music�Consultant�
nancy evans Birmingham�Contemporary�Music�Group
Andrew Jowett Town�Hall�Symphony�Hall
david Saint Birmingham�Conservatoire
keith Stubbs Arts�Education�Consultant
Christina Timms Youth�Music�Regional�Executive�Officer,�West�Midlands
�
PROGRAMME PRODUCTION�
design�Research�Studios��researchstudios.com
Print��Mortons�of�Horncastle��mortons.co.uk
�
PHOTOGRAPHER� �Alick Cotterill alickcotterill.co.uk�
�
VIDEOGRAPHER� �Aiden Pearce
�
STAGE MANAGEMENT, PERCUSSION & BACKLINE �
ev-entz.co.uk
�
SOUND
�
titanfilms.co.uk
�
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