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Islington school children compete in ‘Music for Youth’

The world’s largest Youth Music festival came to LSO at St Luke’s on Old Street on Wednesday 9 March, and Islington’s school bands and choirs played a leading role in the regional event.

Councillor James Kempton, executive member for children said

"It's wonderful to see so many Islington schools taking part in this prestigious competition and the children's enjoyment was evident in the music and performances. I want our schools to be places of high achievement but that most definitely includes opportunities to do well at music and the other performing arts."

Highbury Fields School had three bands competing: Drums, Jazz Band, Junior Jazz (Wind Band); and two choirs: Senior Choir and Junior Choir

The Islington Jazz Band and Islington Jazz Ensemble, made up of school children from across the borough, took part.

The Newington Green Primary Fiddle Group, Rotherfield School Choir, and St John's School Band gave performances.

Islington’s specialist Arts and Media College (IAMS) entered its Gospel Vocal Ensemble, Junior Vocal Ensemble, and Samba Band - all are from Saturday Music @ IAMS.

After the regional events have been completed, 300 successful bands and choirs will go forward to the National Festival of Music for Youth in Birmingham in July, and the top 30 performers will take part in Music for Youth Schools Prom Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in November.

For further information please contact:

Louise Trewavas, Head of Communications, CEA@Islington

T: 020 7527 5826

E: louise.treawavas.cea@islington.gov.uk

Notes

The Festival in LSO St Luke's is supported by CEA@Islington, Islington Council and LSO Discovery. The whole series is held in collaboration with The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and with funding from Youth Music. 

Music for youth is sponsored by: Halifax, Music Industries Association, National Union of Teachers, Norwich Union, The Times Educational Supplement.

With funding from: Youth Music Media Partner: Classic FM

For more information, please contact CEA@Islington's Communications Department: