On Tuesday some of the young bassoonists of King Edward’s School and of King Edward VI High School for Girls had the opportunity to work with Margaret Cookhorn. Mrs. Cookhorn, principal contra-bassoonist of CBSO and recent soloist at the BBC Proms, shared some of her tricks and secrets, and the group played together as a bassoon choir.
Prom 72 — 9 September
Jedidiah Cheung, James Cleasbsy, Richard Franklin, Haine Hock, Edward Hodge, Aaron Jackson, Abhinav Jain, David Millross, Angus Forshaw, Miles McCollum, and Michael Ollerenshaw are part of the Proms Youth Choir, singing Verdi’s Requiem. The incomparable Marin Alsop conducts.
This concert is broadcast live at 1930 on BBC4 television, as well as on BBC Radio 3.
Prom 29 — 6 August
Jedidiah Cheung and Philip Edwards are members of National Youth Orchestra, which plays Richard Strauss, Schiphorst, Holst, and Matthews in Prom 29, conducted by Edward Gardner.
Prom 72 — 9 September
Jedidiah Cheung, James Cleasbsy, Richard Franklin, Haine Hock, Edward Hodge, Aaron Jackson, Abhinav Jain, David Millross, Angus Forshaw, Miles McCollum, and Michael Ollerenshaw are part of the Proms Youth Choir, singing Verdi’s Requiem. The incomparable Marin Alsop conducts.
Our thanks to Mr. Ash for his pictures.
We wish our departing Sixth form all the best.
On-stage in the Ruddock Performing Arts Centre
Practising sitting and standing
Our thanks to Mr. Ash for his wonderful pictures. You can see the whole gallery here.
Friday, 5 August
Symphony Hall, Birmingham
National Youth Orchestra / Edward Gardner
Please support King Edward’s boys as they play as part of the National Youth Orchestra.
The orchestra writes:
‘Open your ears to the music of the universe as the world’s greatest orchestra of teenagers embarks on a voyage back through a century of space discovery.
The journey begins with Gravitational Waves by German composer Iris ter Schiphorst. This is music for the here and now, for the beginning of a new era in astronomy. Fasten your seat belts and prepare for a thrilling ride to new musical frontiers as the original sound of the gravitational wave echoes through the orchestra and individual players gradually become one united force.
Next are two of classical music’s must-hear pieces: Strauss’s Also Sprach Zarathustra, with its glorious, spine-tingling opening fanfare made famous by Stanley Kubrick’s film 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Holst’s The Planets completed by Colin Matthews’ Pluto: The Renewer. This music never fails to stir the emotions with its huge melodies and luscious harmonies and in the hands of these young musicians, it will fizz with an explosive, barely containable energy.
The countdown is on – join us for a fearless, totally teenage cosmic adventure.’
You can read more about the National Youth Orchestra by visiting their website.
Arriving at King Edward’s School.
Our thanks to Mr. Ash for his wonderful pictures. You can see the whole gallery here.
Friday, 24 June 2016 at 1800
Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Dimitri Shostakovich: Festive Overture op.96 (7’)
David Gaukroger / David Carr: Romany Wood (40’)
Massed choirs from primary and preparatory schools throughout the city
KES/KEHS Symphony Orchestra
Martin Leigh, conductor
Ticket prices: £8/£5 available from the Symphony Hall box office.
Tuesday, 7 June at 1830
Ruddock Performing Arts Centre
Alice Beardmore, Beth Zheng, Jessica Tedd, Sophia Jin, violins
David Millross, Melissa Yao, violas
Isabel Russell, Michelle Sanders, ‘cellos
Altai Gardiner, saxophone
Beatrice Beadmore, ‘cello
Kitty Cattel, voice
Daniel Li, viola
Haine Hock, voice
Jessica Tedd, violin
Nathan Appanna, piano
Junias Wong, violin
Peter Raven, euphonium
Renee Chang, violin; Daniel Li, viola; Enoch Cheung, ‘cello; Lauren Zhang, piano
works by Bruch, Quilter, and Kummer
including the first Mendelssohn Octet, and Dvořák’s Piano Quartet.
This concert is presented jointly with King Edward VI High School for Girls
‘Romany Wood is an initiative which has captured both hearts and minds of children and teachers’
‘Without doubt this project has greatly enriched the lives of our children and families and will raise aspirations that all children can “aim for the stars”!’
‘Poppy in Year 5 said that this would be a ‘once in a lifetime experience we would never forget’.’
‘it is a once in a lifetime experience singing in a venue such as Symphony Hall and they are very excited.’
‘The enthusiasm for music on their faces is amazing to see’
Ticket prices: £8/£5 available from the Symphony Hall box office.
Our thanks to Mr. Boardman for the photographs.
The concert is presented jointly with King Edward VI High School for Girls
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