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    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?

    1. Karl Jenkins Q & A

      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

    2. Karl Jenkins Q & A

      2. Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project

      Teaching the children a simple melody at Ockenden Academy. Picture: Richard Ecclestone

    3. Karl Jenkins Q & A

      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

    4. Karl Jenkins Q & A

      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

    5. Karl Jenkins Q & A

      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

    6. Karl Jenkins Q & A

      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

    7. Karl Jenkins Q & A

      7. Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project

      Giving us a brief lesson in singing and vocal projection. Picture: Richard Ecclestone

    8. Karl Jenkins Q & A

      8. Karl Jenkins at Ockenden Academy

      Accompanied by a guitar, 100 children raise their voices in Karl Jenkins' workshop. Picture: Richard Ecclestone

    9. Karl Jenkins Q & A

      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

    10. Karl Jenkins Q & A

      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

    11. Karl Jenkins Q & A

      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

    12. Karl Jenkins Q & A

      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

    13. Karl Jenkins Q & A

      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

    14. Karl Jenkins Q & A

      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

    15. Karl Jenkins Q & A

      15. Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project

      Vocal warm up exercises at Ockenden Academy. Picture: Richard Eccleston

    16. Karl Jenkins Q & A

      16. Karl Jenkins at The Out of Essex Project

      The composer talks passionately about his music. Picture: Richard Eccleston

    17. Karl Jenkins Q & A

      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

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    Violist Julie Park wins the Sir Karl Jenkins Classical Music Award 2020

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