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VIVENDI YOUTH ORCHESTRA staff alike and the performance at the Royal Albert Hall will be one they will remember for years to come.” There are four sections to Strength in Numbers. All of the themes were inspired by the individual characters in this huge band and in each rhythm and scale you will hear the unique fusion that is this group of young people on stage together just for today. Recognise Me is a plea from the younger generation to recognise it for what it is. In their words; multi-cultural, against war, unfairly stereotyped and not responsible for any of today’s long-standing problems. The words to the song were inspired by the young people themselves and they are joined on stage by dancers from Kala Sangam. I am 1 of 7 Billion is a tribute to the random development of the human race. Interlocking rhythms from opposite sides of the world underpin a melody that goes through the chaos of life, fitting in as best it can, determined to succeed but anxious and struggling to find its way. We Will be Here for a Long, Long Time if we Learn to Live Together is a simple folk song where we stop and think that if we want the creativity of the human race to carry on then we should prioritise being able to live together. That means making sure that everyone in the world has life’s essentials and that you can smile at the people who live on your road. This section features a rap written by members of Kala Sangam. The young generation set an example to us all with their great capacity for change and optimism. In this final section of the piece, This way up, you will hear negativity trying to creep up on you, but it’s always overridden by the kind of positive energy that can be achieved when we stick together. Where we have a genuine sense of community and friendship we truly have strength in numbers. Performers Beckfoot School, Belle Vue Boys’ School, Belle Vue Girls’ School, Bradford Academy, Bradford Music and Arts Service, Calderdale Music Service, Carlton Bolling College, Dixons City Academy, Factory Street Studios, Ilkley Grammar School, Kala Sangam, Kirklees Music School, St Bede’s Catholic Grammar School, St Joseph’s Catholic College, SORM (School of Rock & Media), Titus Salt School, Tong High School Violin Joe Broughton, Paloma Trigas Percussion Tom Chapman Bass Guitar Sal Broughton With many thanks to all of the staff and young people involved in this project. Without their dedication and hard work it would not have been possible. Vivendi Sounds Bradford Massed Ensemble is sponsored by Vivendi Create Joy Fund Travel costs supported by Aviva
The Vivendi Youth Orchestra is the exciting development of an idea to create stronger partnerships and opportunities for young people both across district and across authorities. Initially titled The Pennine Youth Orchestra, the three youth orchestras from Bradford, Calderdale and Kirklees first came together a couple of years ago for a playing day and following feedback from both staff and pupils, the idea of more regular rehearsals and performances for the most advanced players from across the three authorities was formed. Following tonight’s performance, plans are in place for The Pennine Youth Orchestra to meet at regular intervals to offer opportunities to perform works from larger scale orchestral repertoire while at the same time forging cross-authority partnerships for both staff and pupils. Violin 1 Abigail Askew, Khadija Badri, Alex Berry, Annabel Booth, Phillippa Booth, Dominic Bridge, Oliver Bridge, Jordan Earnshaw, Katy Ellis, Sophie Emptage, Eric Fabrizi, Tim Jackson, Kathryn Long, Lucy Robinson, Jasmine Simms, Lara Simpson, Aimee Storton, Paige Storton, Elizabeth Toole, Kirsten Walton, Megan Wild, Isabel Wood, Rachel Wybrew
Alto Saxophone Joe Stephenson Trumpet James Booth, Thomas Bull, Alistair Gavin, Alexander Harris, Hannah Holsey, Matthew Jones, Stephanie Robinson, Sophie Stones, Oliver Tull, Thomas Webb, Aaron Wood Euphonium Benedict Farooq-Smith French Horn Alex Avery, Zander Berry, Ben Pugh, Michael Seymour, Sebastian Shaw, Matthew Waterson, Peter Wilson Trombone Sam Barber, George Hardwick, Adam Waterson Tuba Toby Andrews, Dominic Horsley Percussion David Adsett, Henry Boulton, Spencer Gittens, Oscar Harrison, Logan Hartley, Ben Jackson, Natalie Kolowiceki, Stephen Markowycz, Oliver McHugh, Sorley McLean, Lauren Rosborough, Eliot Walters Harp Kathryn Mason Organ James Kenny
Violin 2 Louise Bailey, Emily Bannister, Sophie Brennan, Lucile Chave, Helen Clark, Lewis Duffy, Charlotte Forder, Imogen Hall, Jack Hardwick, Nikki Hosker, Lucy Hughes, Rushda Khandker, Ha-Rim Kim, Jessica Macadam, Gopika Menon, Louise Miller, Beth Morgan, Kethaki Prathivadi, Claire Robery, Jemima Stephenson, Benedict Stubbs, Hannah Udall, Samuel Vickers, Siobhan Vink, Maia Walker, Vincent Weight, Sol Wright Viola Thomas Broadbent, Megan Jowett, Lana Moorhouse, Isobel Stubbs, Rebecca Stubbs, Hannah Ward Cello Louis Barby, Lydia Berry, Robin Cade, Jordan Dobbins, Katherine Dodds, Jenny Harris, Sam Morgan, Jennifer O’Sullivan, Emily Overend, Emily Patterson, Sasha Penny-Ward, Anna Shaw, Rebecca Ward, Daisy Webb Double Bass Jacob Crozier, Malachy Kinder, Noah Wood Flute Heather Askew, Emily Atkinson, Heidi Bates, Imogen Davey, Gregory Farooq-Smith, Isabelle Haley-Porteous, Olivia Harnby, Felicity Hemming, Luke Illingworth, Tilly Jean, Roisin Johnston, Sarah Phipps, John Reddel, Pippa Simpson, Irene Taylor, Sophie Taylor, Callum Woods Oboe Pippa Corbett, Pippa Gray, Amy Lucas, Freya Smith, Lucy Stones, Lydia Wood Clarinet Alex Burnett, Kitty Byrne, Dominic French, Jamal Gittens, Nehana Gittens, Eleanor Horn, Ruwaida Khandker, Lawrence Mason, Sally McGaughran, Martha O'Sullivan, John Pearmain, Katherine Williams, Cameron Woodhead Bassoon Matthew Clark, Lawrence Mason, Rebekah Rolinson Lord
Thanks also to Gwent Music Support Service for the loan of tenor melodicas SCHOOLS PROM 2012
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