
The live music on this BBC The One Show feature is Silver Rose.
I had just started a new academic post at UWE Bristol as Senior Lecturer in Music Technology - Composition and Performance, for which I was allocated some research time. A chance meeting led to me re-imagining Silver Rose and co-facilitating the first performance of the South West Open Youth Orchestra (OpenUp Music) at Bristol Cathedral, in collaboration with Ian Holmes, Director of the Centre for Performing Arts. I was subsequently awarded the UWE Bristol Computer Science and Creative Music Technology Researcher of the Year 2017.
I am proud to have continued my association with OpenUp Music as a trustee.
Performers were: Lydbrook Band, UWE Singers, SWOYO, Barry Farrimond (narrator), Alison Howell (organ), Ian Holmes (conductor), 16 April 2016.

After a sellout event last year, Youth Brass in Concert is back – and it’s sure to be bigger and bolder!
Join us the day after the 48th Brass in Concert Championship to witness seven of the UK’s best youth bands compete for the prestigious title of Youth Brass in Concert Champions. Expect a level of creative programming and musical calibre which proves that the future of brass banding is in seriously good hands.
Celebration and passion lie at the heart of the show, so whether you’re a seasoned brass fan or new to the scene, you do not want to miss this day.

The Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference offers guests interested in music education an array of clinics and exhibits, as well as access to music and teaching icons. The conference will also focus on industry trends and future topics in business and music education. With more than 18,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 40 countries, The Midwest Clinic offers music educators and musicians alike an unmatched networking opportunity.