A concert to mark Arts Council England's 70th anniversary on 11 November at the Arnolfini, Bristol, will feature a newly commissioned 30 minute work Dance where the Spirit Enlightens
A concert to mark Arts Council England's 70th anniversary on 11 November at the Arnolfini, Bristol, will feature a newly commissioned 30 minute work Dance where the Spirit Enlightens for mixed ensemble. Bringing together a diverse group of musicians ranging from professionals to students, the music marks the 70th anniversary of the Arts Council with seven movements representing seven decades and also depicts key elements of Arts Council England's support: collections; combined arts; dance; libraries; literature; museums; music; theatre and visual arts.
The seventeen piece ensemble features Ruth Watson - oboe/cor anglais; Andrew Loveridge - saxophones; Belinda Evans - soprano; David Thornton - euphonium; Steph West - harp; Alice Cleaver - cello; RSVP Bhangra and members of Lydbrook Band, conducted by Ian Holmes. Additional music by RSVP Bhangra and words by Andy Rashleigh.
Talking about my compositional journey and musical projects with Adrian Chiles and fellow guests Bear Grylls and Chris Roberts 'The Flamebaster'
Talking about my compositional journey and musical projects with Adrian Chiles and fellow guests Bear Grylls and Chris Roberts 'The Flamebaster'
Brand new wind band arrangement of 'Serenata' premiered by The Bands of HM Royal Marines (Collingwood) in Portsmouth.
Brand new wind band arrangement of 'Serenata' premiered by The Bands of HM Royal Marines (Collingwood) in Portsmouth.
Serenata recording by Grimethorpe and Jack Stamp featured again on BBC Radio 3's Sunday breakfast show
Serenata recording by Grimethorpe and Jack Stamp featured again on BBC Radio 3's Sunday breakfast show

There's nothing as glorious as the sound of a brass band, the close harmony of a barbershop chorus, or the uplifting power of a church organ. This concert promises to deliver it all!
Featuring the Brass Band of Central England, the Silver Lining Chorus, with a special performance of The Finale from Saint-Saëns' Organ Symphony for brass band and organ, with special guest Organist Rachel Mahon (as featured at the BBC Proms).

The Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference is the world's largest instrumental music education conference, annually drawing approximately 17,000 attendees to Chicago from all 50 states and as many as forty countries.
The Midwest Clinic annual conference offers engaging learning opportunities for high school students, college music majors, new teachers, veteran teachers, and music administrators. Attendees may choose from 100+ clinics presented by leaders in the profession, aimed at teaching specific instruments or sections, conducting and rehearsal techniques, administering a music program, developing strategies for recruitment and retention, strengthening strategies for music advocacy, teaching improvisation and composition, and implementing technology. Two cornerstones of the conference are the Reading Sessions, that highlight new music publications, and the Rehearsal Labs, that demonstrate best teaching practices.Throughout the conference, Performances are presented by a variety of musical groups from around the world, including: string orchestras, concert bands, wind ensembles, jazz ensembles or combos, and a variety of chamber groups. Musicians in these ensembles range from elementary, middle, and high school students, college and university students, adult community organizations, professional musicians, and the premiere performers of The United States Military.