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CAERLEON COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
Caerleon Comprehensive School is a mixed comprehensive school of over 1500 students. The Percussion Ensemble is one of several ensembles at the school. Bushido Taiko has been composed by the students on Taiko drums. 'Bushido' means 'The Way of the Warrior', and represents the strict ethical code that Samurai warriors lived by. As well as being fierce warriors, they also strongly believed in honour, kindness and frugal living and loyalty to their Lord. The students have spent many pleasurable hours developing, rehearsing and choreographing the piece for tonight's performance. Four on the Floor was composed by Jeff Peyton and has been arranged to incorporate all five members of the group. Robert Bull, Rhys Davies, Ben Harris, Ophelia Russell, Tom Williams
YSGOL GERDD CEREDIGION
Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion is an innovative music school based in Teifi Valley, West Wales. It was founded by Islwyn Evans to promote singing of the highest standard amongst the youth of the area. Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion has established itself at the forefront of the youth choral movement with an impressive list of achievements: twice winners of S4C's Côr Cymru and eight times winners at Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Kaval Sviri is a song by the Bulgarian composer Petar Liondev, which tells of a young girl who expresses her love for a kaval (flute) player heard near her village. Dubula is a folk song of the Xhosa people of South Africa arranged by Stephen Hadfield for a cappella choirs. This arrangement really captures the authentic boisterous style of the song. Rhiannon Ashley, Erin Byrne, Charlotte Carter, Elain Davies, Elin Davies , Mirain Davies, Elen Davies, Siwan Davies, Elisa Evans, Gwenllian Evans, Heledd Evans, Caryl Griffiths, Marged Ioan, Sara James, Nia Jardine, Lois John, Mared John, Cerys Jones, Saran Jones, Roisin O'Toole, Mared Phillips, Mari Phillips, Cerian Rees, Sara Reynolds, Cerian Thomas, Elan Thomas, Gwenno Thomas, Siriol Thomas, Lleucu Williams
CORNWALL YOUTH ORCHESTRA
This performance brings together young people in primary, secondary and tertiary education and three different organisations from different parts of the country. Initiated by Cornwall Youth Orchestra (Cornwall Music Education Hub), this collaboration also involves young violinists from Northamptonshire (Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust) and students studying Iranian music at City University, London. Prince Zal and the Simorgh (2012) was commissioned by the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) and City University London, to introduce children to Iranian music and culture. It is based on a story from the Persian epic poem, Shahnameh. It tells the story of the young
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Prince Zal, who is abandoned by his father, only to be rescued by a magical mystical bird, the 'Simorgh'. The story ends in reconciliation after the father finally realises his mistake. It's a timely reminder, during a period in which nothing but bad news seems to come from the Middle East, that the region is also responsible for some of the most beautiful works of art humanity has produced.
of their own compositions are based on improvisation ideas that worked particularly well. Louise’s Lullaby was written for a friend. The first theme was composed by Jacob and the contrasting second section was written by Amileah. The Simpsons Theme is the duo’s own arrangement of Danny Elfman’s famous piece, adding improvised embellishments and scalic passages to the main theme.
Narrators Bryher Flanders, Harry Blackman, Ellie Fullwood, Eugenie Nevin. Violin 1 Kitty Broger-Bareham, Charlie Cade, Lawrence Calverley, George Clark, Jasmine Collins, Ellie Crompton-Brown, Emma Eddy, Georgia Ellery, Cora Griffin*, Holly Harbron, Olivia Leather, Esmee Loughlin-Dickenson, Naomi Needham, Rachel Pankhurst, Martha Prindl, Elena Sidman, Zeb Strudwick, Lauren Sweeney. Violin 2 Joe Cahill, Cora Cooper, Fergal Donnellon, Annabel Eastwood, Emma Gillard, Robbie Headland, Laura Jacobs, Zara Jones, Kay Kimura-Dickinson, Charlotte Matthews, Jake Montgomery-Smith, Joanna Pauley, Jack Power*, Isabella RoseberryHills, Thomas Troup, Elowen Waters. Viola Jessye Boulton, Trystan Calverley, Emily Gale, Freya Hicks, Susannah Johnston, Maiya-Jade Murray, Georgina Phillips*. Cello Bella Arthur, Jo Barker, Theo Bently Curtin, Iris Boulton, Amber Cowans, Eva Edgeworth, Patrick Hall*, Cameron Hughes, Amy Morris, Holly Morris, Alex Sells, Ciaran Trevena, Giselle Usher-Sparks. Double Bass Francesca Asbury-Semmens, Bryn Davies, Freya Martin. Flute/Piccolo Gracie Carleston, Isobel Doughty, Sophie Hunter, Alison Johnston*, Katie Shaw, Verity Williams. Oboe/Cor Anglais Lottie Brenton*, Elly Barlow, Molly Carleston. Clarinet Fred Bareham, Duncan Covey, Edward Holmes*, Emma Keskeys, Shannon Kipling. Bassoon/Contra (from NMPAT) Zoe Lumsden*, Ben Kingston, Grace Vowden. Horn Lynn Henderson*, Thomas Findlay, Jonty Hayes, Tennyson Tunstall-Behrens Trumpet Adam Delbridge-Smith*, Alex Pace, Charlotte Tripcony, Andy Wingham. Trombone Beth Lee*, Peter Richards, Will Smith, Elise White. Tuba Ryan Huxtable Percussion Niamh Lister, Hannah Ralph, Harry Robinson, Tom Smith, Billy White Harp Amelia Collins Piano/Celeste Taylor Jones Organist Ben Comeau City University Middle Eastern Ensemble Michael Albert, Charlotte Algar, Alexander Benham, Leo Bennett, Nicholas Chambers, Sarah Hashim, Daisy Heath, Peter Holgate, Janzirany Karunakaran, Kurt Mayling, Marisa Oikawa, Cosimo Romagnoli, Antonios Rousounelos*, Catherine Smith, Stamatios Solonos, Jamie Turner, Anna Vaughan. Northampton Junior Strings: Lucy Alesbrook, Hannah Baker, Finn Bullough, Hebe Byfield, Sapphire Coomer, Carys English, Cohen Finch, Lottie Flemming, Daisy Forster, Georgia Garley, Cassie Glover, Libby Hawkins, Kira Hutchinson, Tanaka Jalathge, Amy Jenkins, Eleanor Kerr, Bronwyn Lawson, Chan Young Lee, Tyra Lindunda, Imogen Lowe, Ellie-Megan Mcinerey, Tiadora Mineva, Anna Morrison, Rebecca Mousir-Harrison, Lauren Namujjuzi, Amy Nunn, Macey Phillips, Christian Schaber, Saffron Smith, Peter Spinner, Phoebe Thomas, Matthew Turner, Emily Underwood, Heidi Wilkinson, Liyana Zaman. Cornwall Junior Strings: Alfie Barker, Rose Bones, Caitlin Boulton*, Archie Chalk, Max Clack, Imogen Early,Joseph Elvidge, Abigail Harrower, Samuel Hibbert, Kiera Long, Josephine McClenaghan, Millie Montgomery-Smith, Cal Newberry, Edith Owen, Arran Pannell, Oliver Pannell, Ana Pascoe, Lily Plunkett, Elspeth Prindl, Izzy Smith, Bonnie Stokes, Joe Taylor.
Piano Amileah Richards Flute Jacob Webb
AMILEAH AND JACOB
Amileah and Jacob attend The Deepings School in South Lincolnshire, where they are key members of the thriving music department. They began making music together five years ago and are in increasing demand locally as a flute and piano duo, offering a varied repertoire. They enjoy improvising together and most
COLOMA JUNIOR CHAMBER CHOIR
Coloma Convent Girls School has a very good reputation for music and the Coloma Junior Chamber Choir is taken from years 7 and 8. Faith is at the centre of everything at the school and underpins much of the choir’s repertoire. The girls sing everything from renaissance polyphony to songs from West End musicals and jazz. Oremi is a great favourite because of its lively rhythms and exciting sound. Hushabye Mountain has also become really popular and the girls have really enjoyed working to produce a lyrical and warm tone for this piece. The arrangement suits their sound and audiences often tell us they feel very relaxed at the end of it! Nkechi Asady, Sophie Audibert-Moloney, Ama Awotwi, Kezia Barton, Naomi Borrelli, Sarah Brophy, Kendaa Cameron-Chavannes, Hannah Capone, Lydia Carney-Holland, Sally Carroll, Lily Channon, Jessica Christian, Abigail Clark, Georgia Clarke, Flora Dell'Accio, Stephanie Dickens, Lydia Elderfield, Saffron Ely, Caitlin Farrell, Kianna Fritz, Ciara Froud, Sophie Gabriel, Marnique Gardner, Serena Garrick, Olivia Garrigan, Lucy Gibbs, Mikaela Go, Martina Gonzalez, Grace Goodridge, Scarlet Gorey, Helen Hallett, Emma Hiscock, Margaret Horneff, Lois Kamara, Nicole Karkut, Yasmin Kenny, Chiara Laferla, Nicole LakerKilama, Chie Latigan, Olivia Lorimer, Tara Luke, Sorcha Lydon, Katie Makulska, Antonia Mazuri, Abigail McEleney, Lauren Mclean, Jessica Moneke, Chidimma Muoghalu, Genevieve Namazzi, Dagmara Nogal, Elena O'Connor, Patricia O'Gorman, Anastacia Ogwuke, Aisling O'Hara, Eleanor O'Regan, Ellis O'Shea, Nicole Palczynska, Judith Pavalsingham, Lorena Piedrahita-Lopez, Sophie Pilendriam, Giulia Potger, Lauren Preest, Shanai Proffitt, Tia Rainford, Olivia Rickard, Emily Ringham, Asha Santhokhy, Shaikh Rainia, Eleanor Skelton, Lauren Jessica Snowdon, Sonia Tachie-Mens, Leah Tesfu, Mamie Thorburn, Alannah Tierney-Elbert, Lydia Tilson, Hannah Togwell, Armanie Ugorgi-Everst, Georgia Vecchi, Nicole Viera, Joanna O'Neill Viera, Teresa Wakefield, Juliette Withnell, Pearl Young, Charlotte Zammit, Olivia Zukowska.
JAMES HOLT
James Holt is a singer/songwriter from Manchester who has received praise from the likes of Brian Eno, BBC Introducing, BBC 6music, Xfm, This Feeling, Fresh On the Net, Manchester Evening News, the Unsigned Guide, Never Enough Notes and others. He has recently self-released his debut EP entitled In the Face of It All, which is available to purchase on iTunes. He is currently working on his new EP which is called Sanguine On the Rocks. He usually plays with a band but tonight he'll be performing solo. He feels his music is somewhere between The Beatles, Jeff Buckley and Radiohead. He is on Facebook, Twitter, SoundCloud, YouTube, Spotify and iTunes, all at jamesholtmusic.com Vocals/Acoustic Guitar James Holt
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HAMPSHIRE MASSED ENSEMBLE
The Hampshire Massed Choir was conceived as a transition project for primary pupils, giving opportunity for secondary schools to work with their primary feeder schools. They are accompanied by instrumentalists from county ensembles and members of the Wessex Dance Academy. Mary Rose was composed by Martin Read in 2000 as part of Between Now and Always: A Hampshire Cantata, commissioned by Hampshire County Council’s Millennium Composition project. The sea shanties represent the various aspects of the tragic sinking of the Mary Rose in the shallow waters of the Solent. It was designed as a complete project, combining all elements of performance, as well as original compositions that tonight are added by Laura Jurd and Catherine Upfold. Awbridge Primary School, Beaulieu Primary School, Berrywood Primary School, Bishop Challoner Catholic Voluntary Aided Secondary School, Blackfield Primary School, Braishfield Primary School, Cadland Primary School, Durley C E (Controlled) Primary School, Eggar's School, Fair Oak Junior School, Hythe Primary School, New Forest Academy, Romsey Abbey CE Primary School, Shamblehurst Primary School, St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Stoke Park Junior School, The Butts Primary School, The Romsey School, Upham C E (Aided) Primary School, Wildern School, Wootey Junior School, Wyvern College, Members of the Hampshire County Youth Choir, Members of Hampshire County Youth Band, Members of Hampshire County Youth Orchestra, Wessex Dance Academy
WIGAN YOUTH BRASS BAND
Established in 1997, Wigan Youth Brass Band is one of a wide range of senior ensemble opportunities offered by Wigan Council Music Service, a partner in the Greater Manchester Music Hub. Over the past 20 years, the band has toured Europe and produced two professional albums. Tonight’s short Fanfare was written by composer in residence, Christopher Evans (Tuba BBC Philharmonic). Pound the Streets combines modern day brass sounds with relentless and pounding rock music to produce a high energy, feel good factor! The beautiful Irish Blessing moves from delicate quartet to a full forces, stirring rendition of this ancient Celtic prayer. Prelude for an Occasion begins with a short fanfare introduction and moves into a quasi-march with a somewhat rhythmic and dissonant middle section before returning to a triumphant restatement of the opening fanfare. Soprano Cornet Simran Prakash Solo Cornet Daniel Wilson*, Jack Lloyd*, Abbie Fitzpatrick, James Everitt, Sam Davies*, Alistair Davies Repiano Cornet Lewis Barton, Josh Peacock 2nd Cornet Ellie Bliss, Kate Foster, Amy OlivaSharkey, Laura Jackson 3rd Cornet Stephen Gee, Jacob Leddy, Daniel Nash, Alex Shone Flugel Rose Collier*, Peter McGlashan Tenor Horn Bernice Coulson*, Isaac Davies, Ben Riley, Emma Fielding, James Healey, Joe Morris, Sam Thompson, Cameron Foster Euphonium / Baritone Alexander Smith*, Jonathan Butterworth, Ben Scrivener, Josh Brierley, Cory Gerrard, Amy Lloyd Trombone Ross Tremayne*, Harry Quirk, Thomas Peacock, Joseph Davies, David Card, Harrison Maund, James Greer Bass Virginia Hewitson*, Oscar Murphy, Martin Kerfoot, Anthony Cockbain Percussion James Harvey, Joshua Hart, Matthew Tingle, Matthew Littlehales, Liam Taylor
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THE TREE ARMY WITH BOSTON YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA
This performance is a collaboration between Boston Youth Jazz Orchestra (BYJO) and Hawthorn Tree Primary School, involving 80 young people from Year 3 to 13. BYJO is a Lincolnshire Music Service area ensemble, made up of Boston's finest young musicians. Hawthorn Tree Primary is a school where music is celebrated and promoted widely. This evening’s performance begins with Brass Machine which mixes brassy big band jazz with a celebration of whole class samba. In complete contrast the programme then adds the BYJO singers and the Hawthorn Tree brass to conclude with the song Valerie. The young musicians range from those playing their very first notes to those progressing to university and all the young musicians are performing from memory. Boston Youth Jazz Orchestra Jacob Baldwin, Jason Barnes, Ben Brickles, James Burr, David Dawson, Nicholas Doddrell, Georgina Fitton, Beth Freeman-Burdass, Natasha Fretwell, Lestyn Halford, Seb Hiom, Sydney Hocknall, Bethany Ibbotson, Sam Johnson, Jeremy Lee, Eleanor Linder, John Lisle, Charlie Madigan, Brendan Millard, Roberta Morrow, Phoebe Mullard, Empi Pywawariv, Charlotte Richardson, Mei-Lin Roberts, George Simon, Jack Stacey, Matthew Tudball, Charlotte Tyson, Demi Ward, Matthew Wearden, Sian Wenninger, James Wilkins The Tree Army Brass Madison Beeson, Natalie Clare, Summer Clarke, Maisey Ford, Amy Griffiths, Emily Holden, Abigail Hollett, Boglarka Horvath, Millie Long, Megan Maxwell, Zuzanna Michalska, Roksana Pelka, Chloe Robinson, Trinity Scott, Alessandra Tiozon, Jack Waddington, Jamie Westland The Tree Army Samba Nicholas Bad, Caleb Barwick, Kellum Barwick, Kalum Baxter, Molly Blackman, Riley Brocklesby, Riley-Jay Cosgrove, Sandra Dziubinska, Charlie Griffiths, Nadia Goncalves, Kian Imeraj, Jamie Jarvis-Brown, Nelly Kiryk, Eimantas Liutkus, William Melady, Gracie Mountain, Esme Parker, Matthew Peciulis, Erin Pooley, Anthony Ruby, Leela Read, Evie Revell, Jason Rowe, Beau Sampson, Ryan Shaw, Natalia Shooter, Millie Thomas, Ruby Tomak, Evie Tomes, Erica Torres, Mason Vaughan
ST MARY'S ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR
Music plays a huge role in the daily life at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School. We encourage children to develop their love of music and children are given the opportunity to attend choir during the school day, rather than after school; this enables any child who wants to, to participate. Our members have family links with over 20 countries around the world and so we are a truly multinational choir! Over the last year we have been studying the South African apartheid and the power of apartheid protest songs. The children, many of whom have family ties to Africa, have been deeply moved by this exploration. Today, Amovolovolo and Senzenina bring the power of that music alive, whilst celebrating the 25th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's release from prison.
GNOSS
Gnoss is made up of two award winning Orcadian musicians, currently studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. With a musical sensitivity beyond their years, Gnoss’ mix of traditional and self-penned tunes creates a sound that spans many
influences. The compositional flair of these two highly stylistic young musicians, combined with the rich musical heritage of Orkney, makes for a lively, engaging and honest performance. The first set, The Initial Reel, is an original composition that reflects on a particularly eventful night in Edinburgh; and the second piece was written for the Gable End Theatre in Hoy (one of Orkney's Southern Isles). This piece starts with a playful 7/8 tune inspired by Graham’s colour-blindness, and then launches into a traditional reel from Ireland called the Kerry Fling. Acoustic Guitar & Vocals Aidan Moodie Fiddle & Mandolin Graham Rorie
RED KYTE
Red Kyte is a North East London band who formed three years ago. Their sound is an edgy indie rock with jazz, funk, and urban influences. They are taking their sound to new heights and love to experiment with any genres that come their way. Over the three years, they have progressed with their writing, attempting to be more sophisticated and original. They have worked with the youth and community music organisation, CM, who have helped them mould as a band and turned music from a hobby to a passion. Vocals Hal Dixon Guitar Robbie McGrail Bass Hector O’Shea Drums James Westwood
SAM AHIRA
Sam has been composing for many years. She was a violin and vocal major at a performing arts school in Philadelphia and moved back to England in 2014 when she started a band with some friends, who are here with her today. They have since won Bedfordshire Battle of the Bands and have performed at the Rhythms of the World festival. Both songs performed this evening are Sam's own compositions. For You was written for piano and voice, while Ici was originally written for harmonised voices and guitars, with drums added later. After Sam's band had the chance to play with the RNCM Session Orchestra in a live improvisation earlier this year (as part of MFY New Music Stage), strings and piano were added in an arrangement by her fellow student Jan Margolius. It is performed here alongside the Cornwall Youth Orchestra strings. Piano / Voice / Guitar Sam Ahira**, Backing Vocals Francesca Carroll, Piano Jan Margolius, Drum Kit Seyi Obembe, Guitar / Backing Vocals Kay Wheeler
FINALE: BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE FOLK ENSEMBLE
Aimee Fisk, Ami Oprenova, Anna Maria Olsson, Ben Weatherill, Beth Chamberlain, Bryn Davies, Charlotte Webb, Daniel Blanco Albent, Ed Day, Eleanor Mann, Eloise Fabbri, Emily Dore, Georgina Silverton, Heather Duncanson, Helena Britten, Isobel Matthews, Jake Thornton, Jamie Rutherford, Joe Broughton, John Ferrie, Josh Wunderlich, Julie Winch, Laura Baker, Louis Stanhope, Maria Suciu, Mary Chapman, Matthew Price, Natasha Davies, Natasha Simons, Nick Hart, Nicky Szabo, Ning-Ning Li, Rebecca Köhler Baratto, Rob Roberts, Rosie Bott, Rosie Tunley, Sal Broughton, Samantha Oxborough, Bogdan Suciu, Tom Chapman, Tom Stoneman, Tsveti Likova, Victoria Groves, Wayne Chan
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