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MON 4 JULY INFANTS & JUNIORS

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WEDS 6 JULY ORCHESTRAS ENSEMBLES ROCK, POP & URBAN

THURS 7 JULY BRASS BANDS TRADITIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC

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SAT 9 JULY ORCHESTRAS JAZZ

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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!

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.

THE BIG SING WITH THE NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR OF GREAT BRITAIN

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Tuesday 5 July Symphony Hall 13:15-14:15 Join Greg Beardsell, Dominic Peckham and members of NYCGB for a big choral mash-up of pop, jazz and gospel riffs.

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Friday 8 July Symphony Hall 12:55-14:00 An 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!

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DALCROZE EURHYTHMICS WORKSHOPS WITH PRO CORDA

Monday 4 July Symphony Hall A 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

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Birmingham Hippodrome will be animating the city of Birmingham with the return of its Six Summer Saturdays from 9 July – 13 August.

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NYMO WORKSHOPS

NATIONAL CHILDREN’S ORCHESTRA FILM MUSIC WORKSHOPS

NATIONAL YOUTH BRASS BAND OF GREAT BRITAIN

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.

This exciting workshop, led by NYBBGB’s inspirational tutors and principal players, will help participants discover new techniques and repertoire.

NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR OF GREAT BRITAIN FUN 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 BRITAIN JUMPING 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.

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!

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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.

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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 Arcadian

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ge the a rs t a e bon Professo m o r t g the udied withize. n i y a l t r rted pr, Roger soncerto p a t s ste and sc 1962 , Manche restigiou n i s c ale ep usi uth Wllege of M ipient of th o S , h Co rec eat n in Nl Northern as a joint r o b w as ya nte w of the Ro berts and e g r rA te Ro Roge A gradua d Neville n . of 12 Nagle a Terry

After graduating Ro ger joined the Bourn emouth Symphony Orchestra before mo ving to the Royal Ph ilharmonic Orchestra in April 199 2. During the past 10 years he has appeared as a guest performer with a wi de variety of orchestras and en sembles including the London Symphony Orchestr a, London Philharmon ic O BBC Symphony Orch estra, Royal Opera Ho rchestra, use Covent Garden, London Sinf onietta, London Brass , Symphonic Brass of London and the Su per World Orchestra at the Tokyo International Music F estival. He now holds the position of Bass Trombone w ith the Royal Philharm onic Orchestra, with whom he has tra velled to most coun tries of the world, performing at the m ost prestigious festiv als and concert halls with some of th e world’s finest cond uctors including Ashkenazy, Previn, Tem irikanov, Gergiev, Gatt and Rostropovich. i, Haitink, Mazel In March 2001, Roger started BONELAB, a tro music education proj ect. This was as a dire mbone based ct response to the declining number of school children lea rning to play the As a young trombon instrument here in th ist you played at the e UK. Roger is curre ntly Head of Brass MFY Schools Prom with your sch Studies at Trinity La ool brass ensemble ban Conservatoire o fro f M m dwr-y-felin usi Co c a mp nd reh Da en nce siv orchestral player, tea . e School in neath. wh cher, Head of departm at are your memorie of playing at the RA leader, improviser an s ent, band H in 197 5? d collaborator – how do you do it all?

SUPERB! I was very You could add husb fo rtu nat e t o have been brought and, dad of two very and educated at Ne up demanding (and expensive teenagers) ath Boy’s Grammar S , record producer, m chool which was overflowing with musi usic publisher and chief cook and bo cal talent. Many of m ttle washer to that list y fellow students went into the music . It’s all a matter of priorities, being p profession. I’m talkin ractical and doing ev g abo exposed to playing re erything as well as you can. pertoire such as Barto ut being k’s Concerto for Orchestra, Brahm‘s First Symphony and describe a typical Ro Schubert’s Ninth Symphony in your lo ger Argente day. cal comprehensive sc I’m a very light sleep hool.

None of this of cours er, so I usually get up e would have been po around 6am without an alarm ca ssible without the wo nd erf ul team of dedicated a ll. I do about an hou nd professional r of admin, answering emails, fill classroom and perip ing out proposals, do ate tic music teachers. My s ing references, then I find the time f was complimented by chool music or a bit of breakfast w regular weekend an ith my wife and the kids before they g d holiday period mu sic co urs es for my county and then o to school. for “The NASH”, The National Youth I then try to go to th Orchestra of Wales. I e gym. As you know still keep in touch with many pe I’m not what you would call the s op le f rom that period of m limmest or sport consc additionally still get y life and ious of people, but I try at least two the chance to work wi or three times a week th quite a few of them on a regular b to get some cardiovascular exercis asis. e done. Following that head off to work wh I usually As someone who spe ere-ever that is. I only nds a lot of time on work parttime at Trinity Colleg stage, what do you consider to be e of Music, so I tend the component parts to go to TCM in the mornings and fo that make up a gre at pe rformance? llow that by heading off to rehearsal/concert at e That’s the 64,000 do ither Cadogan Hall or an RPO llar question, if I knew the Royal Albert Hall. I usually get ho the answer to that one I could retire me about 11/11.30pm . I think there needs to . Of course I don’t work such long days be the right chemistry, there must every day of the week be , but I would say I do work schedules s to get it right. It doesn a team dynamic that really wants uch as this 3-4 days ’t matter if the progra a week. It’s not unusual to work for a mme is under or over rehearsed, if th t least two weeks w e conditions are sup ithout a day off, sometimes without a erb or if you’ve spent seven hours on night off! a draughty coach, yo u’ve just got to want to get it right and love your job!

There will be 350 tro mb Festival. As a passion onists taking part in the national ate promoter of the ins possibilities, not lea st through your Bone trument’s lAB project, what advice would you offer them?

350! That’s excellent, I ’d love to hear them all together.

Try to listen to as m any live concerts as p ossible, vary your styles and tastes, alw ays try and play along side better and stronger players, he lp you It’s important to start d nger and less experienced players. eveloping sustainable practice regimes, warm and regular -up well and listen to carefully. yourself You’ve been Principa l Bass Trombone for the Royal Philharmonic orche stra for 19 years. Th at’s a lot of repertoire, rehearsal s, conductors, tours, recording sessions, workshops and concerts! what have been some of the musical (and non-musical) highligh ts?

A good place to star t would be performing The Rite of Spring at the Roya l Festival Hall recent ly with Charles Dutoit, the RPO Mahl er cycle with Daniele G atti at the Royal Albert Hall, th e Royal Philharmonic O rchestra tour to Oz in 1992 (I met my wife on that tour!).

Recording big block-buster film sco res is fun but Sleepy Hollow (six Bass Trombones!) for Dann y Elfman and all the D avid Arnold/ Nick Dodds James Bo nd collaborations all stick out and, of course, recording t he new SUPERBRASS CD earlier this year. describe yourself usi ng Prestissimo e fortissim only musical directions. o sempre! superbrass.co.uk

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PReSenTeR 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!

THe AliCe dinG AwARd PReSenTed in MeMoRY oF AliCe dinG 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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PReSenTeR 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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MONDAY 4 JULY INFANTS & JUNIORS SYMPHONY HALL 10:45–19:20 * Student Composititon

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

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SILKSTONE COMMON JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL ORCHESTRA

SUSSEx ROAD JUNIOR CHOIR

SMITHY BRIDGE BRASS BAND

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COMBINED AREA ACADEMY JUNIOR STRINGS

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

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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13:00– 13:25

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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 ORCHESTRA Sheffield, 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

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

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

16:20– 16:45

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10 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

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

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

WITHYCOMBE STOMP Exmouth, Devon Age 10-11 Musical director Gill Chalkley Skeletones* Withycombe Stomp arr Gill Chalkley

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

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

ST JAMES C OF E BRASS BAND

Rochdale, Lancashire Age 7-11 Conductor Gwen Smith Zoo Ball Keith Strachan

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18:55– 19:20

MONDAY 4 JULY INFANTS & JUNIORS ADRIAN BOULT HALL 11:00–19:20 * Student Composititon

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

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

"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

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

TRINITY SAMBA BAND

THE BIG BANG AFRICAN DRUMMERS

BUCKINGHAM ALLSTARS

ST ELPHEGE'S STRINGS

ST ANDREW'S BRASS ENSEMBLE

Taunton, Somerset Age 9-12 Headteacher Nigel Bright Samba Rock* Trinity Samba Band Samba Trinity* Trinity Samba Band Samba Funk* Trinity Samba Band

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

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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13:0013:25

LUNCH

1 HOUR

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

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

TRIFLE WITH CHILDREN 2

Exmouth, Devon Age 9-10 Musical director Gill Chalkley From Spring to winter* Trifle with Children 2 arr Gill Chalkley

HULL TRAINING PERCUSSION GROUP Hull, East Yorkshire Age 8-13 Conductor Jayne Hunt Sword Fight J Hunt Stick to it J Hunt

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

Hull, East Yorkshire Age 9-11 Percussion Tutor Tom Lawrence City/Cat/Balloon* Buckingham All Stars

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

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

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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16:3517:00

BREAK

10 MINS

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

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

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

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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18:5519:20

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

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TUESDAY 5 JULY JUNIOR & SENIOR CHOIRS

JUNIOR CHOIRS SYMPHONY HALL 10:30-18:50

SENIOR CHOIRS TOWN HALL 10:30-19:50

SENIOR CHOIRS ADRIAN BOULT HALL 17:30-19:40

WORKSHOPS

PReSenTeR 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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PReSenTeR 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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PReSenTeR 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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TUESDAY 5 JULY JUNIOR CHOIRS SYMPHONY HALL 10:30–18:50 * Student Composititon

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

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

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

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

ASH FIELD CHOIR

ALL SAINTS CHAMBER CHOIR

COLOMA JUNIOR CHAMBER CHOIR

ST MICHAEL'S SCHOOL 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

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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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

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

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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1 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WYKE REGIS CE JUNIOR SCHOOL CHOIR

HOLWELL & PEARTREE 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

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

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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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

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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TUESDAY 5 JULY SENIOR CHOIRS TOWN HALL 10:30-19:50 * Student Composititon

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

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

BRADFORD GIRLS’ CHOIR

Bradford, West Yorkshire Age 11-18 director Christopher McElroy Piano Keith Roberts everyone Sang Keith Roberts Salmo 150 Ernani Aguiar

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

LINCOLN MINSTER SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR

CANTATE

ST AIDAN’S HIGH SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR

TONALITY

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

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

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

LUNCH

1 HOUR

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

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

CHARVIL GIRLS’ CHOIR

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

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

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

BASSALEG SCHOOL SENIOR CHOIR

EMANUEL SCHOOL CHAPEL CHOIR

FEEDBACK

Wandsworth, London Age 11-18 Conductor Jonathan Holmes Accompanist Simon Gregory Blessed City, Heavenly Salem Edward C Bairstow lux Aurumque Eric Whitacre

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

15:0015:30

BREAK

15 MINS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BREAK

15 MINS

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

TUESDAY 5 JULY SENIOR CHOIRS ADRIAN BOULT HALL 17:30-19:40 * Student Composititon

TWYFORD GOSPEL CHOIR

ST JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR

ADRIAN BOULT HALL

THE VOICE SqUAD SENIORS

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

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

GREATER GWENT YOUTH 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

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

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

FEEDBACK

19:1519:50

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

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

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

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

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

FEEDBACK

19:1519:40

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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WEDNESDAY 6 JULY Orchestras ensembles rOck, POP & Urban

WORKSHOPS national Youth orchestra Symphony Hall Samyo Birmingham Conservatoire PlAY NUT Stage

ORCHESTRAS SYMPHONY HALL SPONSORED BY THE FEDERATION OF MUSIC SERVICES 11:00-19:05

ENSEMBLES RECITAL HALL SPONSORED BY THE MUSICIANS’ UNION 10:45-19:25

ENSEMBLES ADRIAN BOULT HALL SPONSORED BY THE MUSICIANS’ UNION 11:00-19:20

ROCK, POP & URBAN HMV INSTITUTE SPONSORED BY ROCKSCHOOL 12:30-21:30

PReSenTeR 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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PReSenTeR 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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PReSenTeR 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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PReSenTeR 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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WEDNESDAY 6 JULY ORCHESTRAS SPONSORED BY THE FEDERATION OF MUSIC SERVICES SYMPHONY HALL 11:00-19:05

SCHOOL ORCHESTRAS

KING EDWARD VI SCHOOL ORCHESTRA

YSGOL GREENHILL LIGHT ORCHESTRA

11:00

NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR BOYS ORCHESTRA Northampton, Northamptonshire Age 11-18 Musical director Barrie Johnson kallalanta William G Harbison danzas Cubanos Robert Sheldon

CAERLEON COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL STRING ORCHESTRA Caerleon, Newport Age 11-18 Conductor Peter James Masquerade Daniel Bickerton

LADY MANNERS SCHOOL ORCHESTRA

Bakewell, Derbyshire Age 11-18 Conductor Tim Maunder Polotsvian dances Borodin The Xith doctor Gold, Grainger arr Steadman

EGGLESCLIFFE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Eaglescliffe, Stockton-onTees Age 11-18 Conductor Matthew Haworth little Suite, op 53 Prelude dance March Arnold Berceuse & Finale from The Firebird Suite Stravinsky arr Merle Isaac

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

ORCHESTRA OF THE LANCASTER GRAMMAR SCHOOLS

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

CROMPTON HOUSE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA

Lancaster, Lancashire Age 11-18 director Jeremy Truslove Scene from Swan lake Tchaikovsky danse Macabre Saint-Saens

Oldham, Greater Manchester Age 12-18 Conductor Jack Pickford Seasonal dances i winter ii Spring iii Summer iv Autumn Kenneth Platts

LUNCH

1 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

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

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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15:4516:15

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15 MINS

OPEN STRING & CHAMBER ORCHESTRAS

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY STRING SINFONIA

16:30

WRExHAM SCHOOLS STRING ENSEMBLE Wrexham Age 12-21 Conductor Mark Lansom Five Seascapes* Patrick Lucas

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

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

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

Northamptonshire Age 14-18 Conductor Richard Roper Concerto Grosso i intrada ii Burlesca ostinata iii Sarabande iv Scherzo v March and Reprise Vaughan Williams

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY SENIOR STRINGS

Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Age 12-18 Musical director Norman Roberts Menuetto from Serenata notturna Mozart Stringsweet Norman Roberts irish legend Robert Kerr arr Soon Hee Newbold

GREATER GWENT YOUTH STRING ENSEMBLE Newport, Gwent Age 14-20 Music director Peter James Myfanwy Christopher Petrie

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WEDNESDAY 6 JULY ENSEMBLES SPONSORED

BY MUSICIANS’ UNION RECITAL 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

THE PRIORY SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR

EAST RIDING SENIOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

KIRKLEES JUNIOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

CANTIqUE

BURGESS HILL FLUTE SMOOTHIES

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

LUNCH

1 HOUR

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

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

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

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

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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15:1015:40

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10 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

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

Newport, Gwent Age 15-17 director Emma Archer Ave verum Mozart arr Archer vacant Dream Theatre arr McCluskey viva la vida Coldplay arr McClusky

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

BREAK

15 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

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

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

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

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY SAxOPHONE CHOIR Northamptonshire Age 14-19 Conductors Ben Drouet, Joanne Bridge el Torneo Paul Harvey arr Michael Watkins

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WEDNESDAY 6 JULY ENSEMBLES SPONSORED BY MUSICIANS’ UNION ADRIAN BOULT HALL 11:00-19:20

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

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

BOTTOM HEAVY

HONLEY HIGH FLIERS

GREATER GWENT SENIOR PERCUSSION 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

“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

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

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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15:1015:40

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10 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

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

NYPE

Northampton, Northamptonshire Age 14-18 director Matt Butler Strike Force Thomas A Brown

* Student Composititon

Newport, Gwent Age 14-18 director David Powell Technoblend David Powell Anitra’s dance Grieg arr Nick Baron Smash Getaway Chris Crockarell

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

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

FEEDBACK

18:5019:20

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15 MINS

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WEDNESDAY 6 JULY ROCK, POP & URBAN SPONSORED

BY ROCKSCHOOL HMV INSTITUTE 12:30-21:30

* Student Composititon

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

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

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TANEISHA JACKSON & STEPHANIE FORBES

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POWERSURGE

SOUL PATROL

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

15:3016:00 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

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

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

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THURSDAY 7 JULY Brass Bands TradiTional & inTernaTional ChamBer musiC

BRASS BANDS SYMPHONY HALL 10:30-20:35

CHAMBER RECITAL HALL 10:30-20:15

TRADITIONAL & INTERNATIONAL ADRIAN BOULT HALL 11:00-19:00

WORKSHOPS

PReSenTeR 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.

AwARdS SPonSoRed BY

PReSenTeR 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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PReSenTeR 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

national Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Symphony Hall Youth Music Theatre uk Birmingham Conservatoire PlAY NUT Stage

THURSDAY 7 JULY BRASS BANDS SYMPHONY HALL 10:30-20:35

SCHOOL BRASS BANDS

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BIRMINGHAM SCHOOLS’ BRASS BAND

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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH BAND

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10:30

12:1012:30

WARDLE HIGH SCHOOL BRASS BAND

LUNCH

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

1 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

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

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

WIGAN YOUTH BRASS BAND

Wigan, Greater Manchester Age 11-19 Musical director David Little The dark Side of the Moon Paul Lovatt-Cooper

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

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

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

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

16:2516:55

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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

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE YOUTH BRASS BAND Northamptonshire Age 13-19 Conductor Brad Turnbull intrada ein’ feste Burg Martin Luther arr Ray Farr Cristo Redentor Steven Ponsford

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

Hampshire Age 14-18 director Jock McKenzie el Camino Real Alfred Reed arr Frode Rydland

20:1020:35

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

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

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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THURSDAY 7 JULY CHAMBER MUSIC RECITAL HALL 10:30-20:15 * Student Composititon

JUNIOR CHAMBER

ST FAITH’S FLUTE qUARTET

SENIOR CHAMBER

BYMT OBOE qUARTET

THE MAURICE ENSEMBLE

BYMT WIND qUINTET

NO BATTERIES REqUIRED

BRASS PINS

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

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

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

DRAGON PIANO TRIO

Oxford, Oxfordshire Age 7-8 Musical directors Gerald Hopkin, Karen Suter Miniature Trio Gurlitt

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

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Age 12-13 Musical director Sally Landymore Scherzo K Seitz Rialto Ripples Gershwin arr Bill Holcombe

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

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

NLCS JUNIOR CELLO qUARTET London, Middlesex Age 10-11 Cello Teacher Pamela Moody director of Music John Haythornthwaite Serenade Anon

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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12:4013:10

LUNCH

1 HOUR

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14:10

CRANBROOK qUARTET Hull, East Yorkshire Age 15-17 Quartet Coach Helga Penny Finale from American Quartet Dvorak

SWMS qUINTET

Penzance, Cornwall Age 12-18 Group leader Henrietta Hicks director Tim Boulton Piano Quintet no 1 Louise Farrenc

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

CAVADANTO STRING OCTET Shrewsbury, Shropshire Age 16-18 Tutor John Fairbank octet in e flat op 20 Mendelssohn

CARTMEL MUSIC CENTRE SENIOR CHAMBER GROUP

Cartmel, Cumbria Age 12-16 Group leader J D Pool Trio Sonata, op 1 no 11 J Loeillet

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

London Borough of Bromley Age 16-18 director Jonathan Josephs oboe Quartet Allegro, Adagio & Rondo Mozart

PERFECT FIFTH

Chesterfield, Derbyshire Age 16-18 ensemble director Amy Briggs Polka (Five easy dances) Denes Agay Three Shanties Arnold

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

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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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

Northampton, Northamptonshire Age 16-19 Musical director Peter Dunkley introduction & Allegro Ravel

Newport, Gwent Age 16-18 director Emma Archer la Cumparsita Matos Rodriguez arr Daryl Runswick Serenade Golterman Carmen Suite Bizet arr Werener Thomas-Mifune

2+1 CLARINET TRIO

Northampton, Northamptonshire Age 17-20 director Andy Kirkwood Second Grand Trio Concertante, Mov 2 & 3 Waterson

WM & AC BRASS FARTHINGS

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Age 15-17 Musical director Ruth Allen Quintet Michael Kamen The Roaring Twenties arr Paul Nagle

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

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

London Borough of Bromley Age 16-18 director Carl O’Shea Three Shanties Arnold ugros from Five Antique Hungarian dances Farkas

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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THURSDAY 7 JULY TRADITIONAL & INTERNATIONAL ADRIAN BOULT HALL 11:00-19:00 * Student Composititon

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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

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

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

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 ByrneWhelehan

RHYTHMS OF EGYPT

THE MIRGA BROTHERS

PARK HIGH DHOL DRUMMERS

SAMBA ONE – SUFFOLK ONE

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

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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WARDLE HIGH FOLK GROUP Rochdale, Lancashire Age 11-17 Conductor Cliff Woodworth Sailors Hornpipe/ Manchester Hornpipe/ Harvest Home Trad Turkey in the Straw Trad

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

SANGEET COLLEGE TABLA ENSEMBLE

Harrow, Middlesex Age 9-12 Tutor Dr Frances Shepherd Assistant Tutor Deepak Sahai Tabla ensemble in teentaal Trad

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

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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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

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

Stanmore, Middlesex Age 13-19 Group leader Lisa Harris Conductor Anand Vekaria dhol in the dark Anand Vekaria

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

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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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

Ipswich, Suffolk Age 16-19 Samba leaders Michelle Rande, Jake Eells Hettie’s Samba* Samba One Baion* Samba One Batucada* Samba One

THAT’S ALL FOLK!

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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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FRIDAY 8 JULY Wind Bands & JaZZ

WIND BANDS SYMPHONY HALL SPONSORED BY TRINITY GUILDHALL 10:30-20:25

JAZZ ADRIAN BOULT HALL 10:30-20:00

PReSenTeR 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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PReSenTeR 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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FRIDAY 8 JULY WIND BANDS SPONSORED BY TRINITY GUILDHALL SYMPHONY HALL 10:30-20:25

* Student Composititon

SCHOOL WIND BANDS

CROMPTON HOUSE SCHOOL WIND BAND

10:30

ABRAHAM DARBY ACADEMY SHOWBAND Telford, Shropshire Age 11-18 Musical director Rachel Morton Firestorm Stephen Bulla

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

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

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

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

BURTON BOROUGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND

Newport, Shropshire Age 11-18 Conductor Alison Ruston dragon’s Rise Fanfare Matthew Hall Beyond the Summitt Brian Balmages

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

NOTTINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Age 12-18 Conductor Gerald Douglas Cartoon Paul Hart

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

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

CAERLEON COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL WIND BAND Newport, Gwent Age 13-18 Musical director Sean O’Neill Silver Screen Paul Hart

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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16:05

MANCHESTER YOUTH WIND ORCHESTRA Manchester, Greater Manchester Age 12-21 Musical director Steve Millington orchestra Manager Karen Cottam Gallimaufry Guy Woolfenden

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

GLOUCESTERSHIRE YOUTH WIND ORCHESTRA Gloucestershire Age 12-19 director/Conductor Steve Legge leader Philip Cowley Celtic Ritual John Higgins kraftwerk Jacob de Haan

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

LUTON YOUTH CONCERT BAND

DUDLEY PERFORMING ARTS WIND 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

TORFAEN MUSIC CENTRE SENIOR WIND BAND Torfaen, Gwent Age 12-17 Conductor Christopher Turner where eagles Sing Paul Lovatt-Cooper inchon Robert W Smith

15 MINS

Sheffield, South Yorkshire Age 13-18 Musical director Clive Scott Assistant Musical director Helen Perry Take Center Stage Douglas Court earthdance Michael Sweeney

ROCHDALE YOUTH WIND BAND Rochdale, Lancashire Age 11-18 Musical director Cathie Brooks Festivo Gregson The Catskills Nigel Hess

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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH CONCERT BAND Northamptonshire Age 16-19 Musical director Peter Smalley Gagarin Nigel Clarke

GREATER GWENT YOUTH SYMPHONIA

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CITY OF SHEFFIELD YOUTH FESTIVAL 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

Newport, Gwent Age 12-21 Music director Paul Hornsby watchman Tell us of the night Mark Camphouse

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FRIDAY 8 JULY JAZZ ADRIAN BOULT HALL 10:30-20:00 * Student Composititon

RAVENS WOOD BIG BAND

WOOTTON UPPER SCHOOL BIG BAND

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RIPLEY JAZZ BAND

ALTRINCHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS SWING BAND

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

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

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

NOTTINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL BIG BAND Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Age 12-18 director Gerald Douglas Barnburner Les Hooper Moanin’ Charles Mingus

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

Bromley, Kent Age 13-17 Conductor Annabel Davies watermelon Man Herbie Hancock arr Jerry Sheppard An ellington Tribute Ellington arr John Berry

Wootton, Bedfordshire Age 13-18 Head of Music Technology Dave Probert September Al Dubin Summertime Gershwin Brass Machine Mark Taylor

JAZZWORKS

LOUGHBOROUGH ENDOWED SCHOOLS BIG BAND

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

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

LUNCH

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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

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

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

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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15 MINS

Loughborough, Leicestershire Age 16-18 Head of woodwind & Brass Trevor Lax Hit the Bricks Gordon Goodwin old devil Moon Burton Lane arr Dave Wolpe

ST JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ORCHESTRA

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

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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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

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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SATURDAY 9 JULY Orchestras Jazz

JAZZ ADRIAN BOULT HALL 10:30-18:35

ORCHESTRAS - MUSIC CENTRE TOWH HALL SPONSORED BY THE FEDERATION OF MUSIC SERVICES 10:30-15:00

ORCHESTRAS - OPEN SYMPHONY HALL SPONSORED BY THE FEDERATION OF MUSIC SERVICES 11:00-17:30

WORKSHOPS

PReSenTeR 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 comentor – 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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PReSenTeR 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!

THe XinG dinG AwARd PReSenTed in MeMoRY oF XinG dinG 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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PReSenTeR 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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SATURDAY 9 JULY JAZZ ADRIAN BOULT HALL 10:30-18:35 * Student Composititon

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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.

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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

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

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

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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

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

LUNCH

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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

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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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

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

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

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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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH BIG BAND Northamptonshire Age 16-19 director Rachel Coles Hymn for Him Matt Roberts Moanin’ Charles Mingus

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

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

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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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

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

KIRKLEES SCHOOLS STRING ORCHESTRA

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Age 10-18 Conductor Ralph Barker Assistant Will Mace Retribution* William Robertson dance Parhelia William Hofeldt

AYLESBURY MUSIC CENTRE YOUTH ORCHESTRA

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CITY OF SHEFFIELD SENIOR SCHOOLS ORCHESTRA

Sheffield, South Yorkshire Age 11-18 Conductor Ian Naylor leader Lizzie Heyes 1812 overture Tchaikovsky

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

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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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

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 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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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

Oxfordshire Age 12-21 Conductor Dr John Traill danse Macabre Saint-Saëns Salomé’s dance from Salomé op 54 Strauss

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

West Sussex Age 13-19 Conductor David Bennet Symphonic dances from west Side Story Bernstein

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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

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Age 13-19 Conductor Tom Horn Symphony no 8, unfinished Schubert

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

ASTON PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY Thriller, Rod Temperton Aston Performing Arts Academy is a unique initiative which provides music, drama and dance tuition in both individual and ensemble settings for anyone from the age of six.

The Academy has associations with organisations such as Birmingham Conservatoire and Symphony Hall that allows them to assemble tutors of the highest calibre.

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THE 2011 MFY REGIONAL FESTIVAL SERIES THE WORLD’S LARGEST YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL! All of the groups performing at this year’s National Festival have taken part in the MFY Regional Festival Series.

THE 2011 MFY REGIONAL FESTIVAL SERIES WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING LOCAL ORGANISERS AND VENUES:

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.

NORTH EAST & YORKSHIRE

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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

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

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Matthew Haworth Egglescliffe School WAKEFIELD Geraldine Gaunt & Michelle Colvill Outwood Grange Academy

NORTH WEST GRANGE-OVERSANDS

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

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wales Millennium Centre CWMBRAN Peter James Gwent County Hall HAVERFORDWEST Tim Bourne Sir Thomas Picton School WRExHAM erin elston Rhosnesni High School

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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NATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC ORGANISATIONS (NYMOS)

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.

WHAT IS A NATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC ORGANISATION (NYMO)?

NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIRS OF GREAT BRITAIN

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 longestrunning 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

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

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

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

NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ COLLECTIVE

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

NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA

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

SAMYO – SOUTH ASIAN MUSIC 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

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

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SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS

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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

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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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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MAJOR SPONSORS

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.

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

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

SUPPORTERS

TEAM

NATIONAL FESTIVAL ADVISORY GROUP

The Garfield weston Foundation

CORPORATE FRIENDS

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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

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

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

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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Meeting learners’ needs We support music learning throughout the world so that everyone can share in its power.

As the world’s largest and leading specialist in music assessment, our consistent and rigorous approach carries recognised international authority.

Our exams are designed to motivate students of all levels and ages, giving them a series of realistic goals and tangible rewards for their achievements.

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