Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project workshop
The Out of Essex Project, funded by The Classic FM Foundation and ICAP brought together 100 children from Ockenden Academy, Dilkes Academy and the special Beacon Hill Academy to sing with Karl Jenkins. What better way to prepare for a performance at the Schools Proms in November?
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1. Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project
The composer answers questions from more than 100 children at the workshop in Essex. Picture: Richard Ecclestone
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2. Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project
Teaching the children a simple melody at Ockenden Academy. Picture: Richard Ecclestone
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3. Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project
These children, along with around 500 others, will be performing at the Schools Proms in November. Picture: Richard Ecclestone
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4. Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project
Karl's piece uses Latin percussion as well as simple clapping rhythms, so children of any ability can join in. He described it as a 'one size fits all' piece. Picture: Richard Ecclestone
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5. Karl Jenkins at Ockenden Academy
Jenkins looks on as 100 children from three different schools take part in a singing workshop. Picture: Richard Ecclestone
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6. Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project
Looks like all of these children have got questions for Karl Jenkins in his Q & A sessions. Picture: Richard Ecclestone
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7. Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project
Giving us a brief lesson in singing and vocal projection. Picture: Richard Ecclestone
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8. Karl Jenkins at Ockenden Academy
Accompanied by a guitar, 100 children raise their voices in Karl Jenkins' workshop. Picture: Richard Ecclestone
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9. Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project
Sharing songs and taking part in singing exercises, 100 pupils from three different schools enjoy a day of music-making. Picture: Richard Eccleston
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10. Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project
The hall is full, and children of all ages are taking part - showing just how music can bring people together. Picture: Richard Eccleston
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11. Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project
The Adiemus composer poses for a picture ahead of his Q & A session. Picture: Richard Eccleston
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12. Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project
The children are all engaged as they quiz Jenkins on his career as a professional composer. Picture: Richard Eccleston
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13. Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project
Pupils and staff listen intently as Karl describes exactly why music is important: "Music teaches loyalty, discipline, working together," he said. Picture: Richard Eccleston
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14. Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project
Piano, percussion, guitars, vocals, and movement - it's an all-action performance at Ockenden Academy. Picture: Richard Eccleston
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15. Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project
Vocal warm up exercises at Ockenden Academy. Picture: Richard Eccleston
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16. Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project
The composer talks passionately about his music. Picture: Richard Eccleston
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17. Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project
Explaining the magic behind his popular Adiemus series, Karl takes questions from the 100-strong crowd. Picture: Richard Ecclestone
