Now for some Hub news and events...
Early Tweets success
On 4 June, the Early Tweets conference brought over 60 early years practitioners and managers together for an inspiring day of music making. Thanks to Youth Music's significant funding, Southampton Music Services has been able to bring a 15-month programme of music to Southampton's early years settings. Click here to view the photos.
Southampton Music Hub Instrument Fayre
The Mayor of Southampton, Councillor Ivan White, was impressed with the musical talent and opportunities provided at the Southampton Music Fayre on 22 June. The Mayor said: "The event not only demonstrated the musical success both of playing and singing by children and young people of the city, but it also gave other people a chance to try all sorts of musical instruments. Thanks must also go to those who are helping to bring the joy of music (from pop to classical) to the young people of our city."
Write Here, Write Now with Matilda
Write Here, Write Now with Matilda is a free, online creative writing resource for schools, inspired by Matilda The Musical. To celebrate the launch of this new resource, the Royal Shakespeare Company set a National Writing Challenge inviting schools to create an original script (or song) to be performed live in a special performance at London's Cambridge Theatre by the musical's West End cast.
Out of over 200 entries from schools across the UK, Bitterne Park students Hiro Jones and Melissa Newlove have been selected as two of only eight finalists. Good luck to both students! For more details click here.
Twango's successful year
Southampton Music Services' guitar ensemble, Twango, has won the 'Music In Print' cup at the Southampton Festival of Music and Drama. The ensemble will round off their success this school year by playing in the Southampton School Proms on 3 July at the Nuffield Theatre - an enviable invitation for gigging! Good luck to all musicians involved.
Woodwind Pyramid Concert
On 15 June Southampton Music Services' woodwind ensembles come together at the Turner Sims Concert Hall for their annual Pyramid Concert. The concert was a huge success, showcasing a range of abilities and groups. Congratulations to all the young musicians and their directors on their superb performances.
Con Brio Awards 2013
Congratulations to the children taught by Southampton Music Services (SMS) who have received a Con Brio award for this academic year. These awards recognise children’s efforts and commitment to music making in their schools and the wider community. In particular, congratulations go to the 19 children who received a gold award - this is the highest number of gold awards given in one year. Special thanks go to ABRSM for sponsoring the SMS Con Brio Awards.
Southampton Youth Concert Sinfonia (SYCS) summer finale and recruitment
Guest conductor Dinis Sousa was thrilled with SYCS's performance of Haydn's Symphony No.104 (The London) on 29 June at the Turner Sims Concert Hall. Dinis has worked with our young musicians this term as guest conductor in residence. Dinis said: "I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to work with SYCS this year. They are a wonderful group who delivered a great perfomance this evening."
To find out about upcoming membership opportunities with this ensemble click here.
Southampton Youth Wind Band (SWB) Public Concert - Hayling Island
SWB delivered a stunning performance to the public on Sunday 30 June at Sinah Warren on Hayling Island. Dave King (SWB conductor) was delighted with their performance!
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