January highlights
Southampton Youth Orchestra at Turner Sims Concert Hall
 The Southampton Youth Orchestra played a fantastic concert to a full house at the Turner Sims Concert Hall on 11 January. The programme included Smetana's Ma Vlast, Brahms' Symphony No. 2 and a breathtaking performance of Grieg's Piano Concerto. Congratulations to all involved.
Wind Bands Pyramid Concert
huge success
Members of Southampton Music
Service wind bands (Airplay, Pulse8, Clarinet Chorale and Southampton Youth Wind
Band) delivered their annual pyramid concert on 19 January. The evening
ended with soloist and guest conductor David Campbell performing
Ellerby’s Clarinet Concerto, accompanied by SYWB. David was very impressed with
the young musicians and paid tribute to their achievement.
Do you play a wind instrument?
If you play a wind instrument and are keen to join an ensemble, please email music@southampton.gov.uk for
membership details.
SYJO Legacy Band at The Concorde Club
 On 8 January, the Southampton Youth Jazz Orchestra Legacy Band delivered a superb
gig at the Concorde Club. The band, led by Dan Mar-Molinero, played through a packed programme of great jazz numbers that had the audience enthralled. Find out about future concerts here.
A composition challenge for you
If you
are a budding composer who is itching with creativity, then here's a challenge for you! Southampton Music Service is compiling a selection of original songs
to include in the Southampton City Songbook. The theme is ‘Southampton’ – so
lyrics about Southampton’s history (including local events, famous or influential people, places and landmarks would be ideal). Contributing to the songbook will also give you the chance to have your
composition sung across schools in Southampton. Are you interested? If so, then please email music@southampton.gov.uk with your name and contact details. We will get back to you with more
information.
Parliamentary Jazz Awards
Southampton needs your votes!
Make sure you use your vote in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Southampton Music Service, Southampton Youth Jazz Orchestra and Southampton Youth Jazz Workshop are all worth voting for, for their impressive contribution to jazz music in the UK.
Consort! is recruiting now
Ages 11 - 18 / All playing levels welcome / Ludlow Junior School / Alternate Wednesdays / 4.15 - 5.15pm
Consort! recorder ensemble is currently recruiting new members. If you play a musical instrument and can read music, why not develop your skills in this friendly ensemble and try out one of the many different size recorders we play in Consort!.
Our Consort! ensemble will perform at the Turner Sims concert hall in April, at an event led by world-renowned recorder player Piers Adams. This is your chance to be involved!
Email music@southampton.gov.uk for further details.
Awards For Young Musicians funding available
Awards for Young Musicians has announced details of its annual awards programme for talented young musicians. The programme is now open for applications, click here for more information.
Scratch Wind Band postponed
In
recent weeks there has been a lot of
interest in the Scratch Wind Band which was set to take place on 8 February.
However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the wind band has been delayed until
the summer term - sorry everyone! We'll update you with more information soon. Thanks for your patience.
 
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