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Brighton & Hove Youth String Ensemble –  Isle of Wight Tour

 

This Award winning ensemble of 16 string players recently visited the Isle of Wight for their annual residential course. 

 

An intensive rehearsal schedule led by conductor Andy Sherwood and BHMA violin teacher Christian Roberts-Lewis enabled the young musicians to tackle a challenging programme of repertoire from around the world ranging from Icelandic folk songs to Baroque classics such as Handel’s Arrival of the Queen of Sheba.

 

A particular highlight was the collaboration with internationally renowned guitarist Richard Durrant who performed a Vivaldi Lute concerto along with his own latin amercian influenced composition Girl at the Airport - composed whilst Richard was performing in Paraguay.

 

Following two concerts on the Isle of Wight, the ensemble returned to perform a concert of quality at St Mary de Haura Church in Shoreham-by-Sea.

 

BYOSE is an extremely talented group of young musicians – why not hear them play in their last concert of their season at Unitarian Church, New Road in Brighton on Sunday 28 June at 7.30pm.

 

 

Did you know that Glyndebourne Youth Opera offer the chance to take part in opera workshops

If your child is in KS1 or KS2, during the Summer term they will experience the thrill of hearing over 20 different musical instruments in their schools

Our Future City is a 6 month conversation that seeks to improve the lives and life-chances of children and young people through cultural engagement and creative skills

Come and see a glittering showcase of young and emerging talent presented in and around the Royal Pavilion Estate
 

Save the Date - 16 July 2015.  For schools; teachers; practitioners & managers involved with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

The BHMA Balkan Brass Ensemble will be leading this year's Children's Parade and if you can play brass to Grade 4 standard approx, you can join in the fun!

Summer School courses for pupils in years 2-11 will be running from 29 Jun - 7 Aug. New for 2015 is Band Week (form a band and put on a gig) and Music Theatre Week

Over 100 music educators and practitioners recently came together to share practice and network with colleagues from across Brighton & Hove

New courses during Easter and Summer school holidays.  'Discover Arts & Heritage' for years - open to all pupils in years 4-6
 

As part of the Furthering Talent programme, Awards for Young Musicians are offering a free practical training session on Thurs 4 Jun to help identify and support musical talent in your class

ambassador Richard Durrant will launch the 2015 fund-raising campaign for encore

BYO and Hackney Borough Youth Orchestra will join forces to perform a programme of music exclusively inspired by the BBC Ten Pieces

The diverse programme ranged from samba to punk, folk, rock, classical and jazz - a musical festival in one night

Howard, who has been with the music service for over 10 years, tells us of his family upbringing on big band, crooners and classical music - and a payment in chocolate!

30 young people from Brighton & Hove, who might not otherwise have a chance to access live music, are currently benefiting from the Furthering Talent programme

Then why not take part in the social singing group held on Tuesday mornings during term time at Brighton & Hove Music & Arts. No audition and no requirement to read music

The award winning String Ensemble recently tourned the Isle of Wight accompanied by internationally renowed artist Richard Durrant. Repertoire ranged from Icelandic folk songs to Baroque classics

BHMA is currently looking to expand its Cello provision including some short term maternity cover.

Brighton & Hove Youth Philharmonia travel to Noordwijk, on the South coast of Holland this April to share a programme of works they have been rehearsing since the beginning of the year

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