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Young musicians from across the UK came together for the first of this week's inspirational Music for Youth Schools Prom concerts on Monday 12th September.
The Carnoustie & District Youth Brass Band formed in April 2008, made up of young people from Angus in the North East of Scotland. They performed Enter the Galaxies by Paul Lovatt-Cooper, and Dundonnell from Hymn of the Highlands, by Philip Sparke. Photo: Richard Johnson
The Carnoustie & District Youth Brass Band formed in April 2008, made up of young people from Angus in the North East of Scotland. They performed Enter the Galaxies by Paul Lovatt-Cooper, and Dundonnell from Hymn of the Highlands, by Philip Sparke. Photo: Richard Johnson
The Carnoustie & District Youth Brass Band formed in April 2008, made up of young people from Angus in the North East of Scotland. They performed Enter the Galaxies by Paul Lovatt-Cooper, and Dundonnell from Hymn of the Highlands, by Philip Sparke. Photo: Richard Johnson
The Carnoustie & District Youth Brass Band formed in April 2008, made up of young people from Angus in the North East of Scotland. They performed Enter the Galaxies by Paul Lovatt-Cooper, and Dundonnell from Hymn of the Highlands, by Philip Sparke. Photo: Richard Johnson
The Carnoustie & District Youth Brass Band formed in April 2008, made up of young people from Angus in the North East of Scotland. They performed Enter the Galaxies by Paul Lovatt-Cooper, and Dundonnell from Hymn of the Highlands, by Philip Sparke. Photo: Richard Johnson
Stephen Deazley, composer of Flanfayre, a piece performed by the Carnoustie and District Youth Brass Band, introduces the next act on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
The Carnoustie & District Youth Brass Band formed in April 2008, made up of young people from Angus in the North East of Scotland. They performed Enter the Galaxies by Paul Lovatt-Cooper, and Dundonnell from Hymn of the Highlands, by Philip Sparke. Photo: Richard Johnson
These Newport youngsters, aged from 8-10 years old, performed two pieces by Mugenko, Hina Daiko and Fujin & Rajin. Photo: Richard Johnson
These Newport youngsters, aged from 8-10 years old, performed two pieces by Mugenko, Hina Daiko and Fujin & Rajin. Photo: Richard Johnson
These Newport youngsters, aged from 8-10 years old, performed two pieces by Mugenko, Hina Daiko and Fujin & Rajin. Photo: Richard Johnson
These Newport youngsters, aged from 8-10 years old, performed two pieces by Mugenko, Hina Daiko and Fujin & Rajin. Photo: Richard Johnson
These Newport youngsters, aged from 8-10 years old, performed two pieces by Mugenko, Hina Daiko and Fujin & Rajin. Photo: Richard Johnson
These Newport youngsters, aged from 8-10 years old, performed two pieces by Mugenko, Hina Daiko and Fujin & Rajin. Photo: Richard Johnson
Margherita warms up the audience and introduces the next act at this year's Schools Prom at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
A cheeky performance from High Wycombe's Royal Grammar School boys. Their a cappella arrangements of Steal Away, Sh Boom, and Dem Bones went down a treat at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
A cheeky performance from High Wycombe's Royal Grammar School boys. Their a cappella arrangements of Steal Away, Sh Boom, and Dem Bones went down a treat at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
A cheeky performance from High Wycombe's Royal Grammar School boys. Their a cappella arrangements of Steal Away, Sh Boom, and Dem Bones went down a treat at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
A cheeky performance from High Wycombe's Royal Grammar School boys. Their a cappella arrangements of Steal Away, Sh Boom, and Dem Bones went down a treat at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
A cheeky performance from High Wycombe's Royal Grammar School boys. Their a cappella arrangements of Steal Away, Sh Boom, and Dem Bones went down a treat at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
A collaboration between the Francis Lallart School in France, and Rochdale Music Service, these young performers premiered The Dream this evening at the Royal Albert Hall, after an intensive four days of rehearsing. Photo: Richard Johnson
A collaboration between the Francis Lallart School in France, and Rochdale Music Service, these young performers premiered The Dream this evening at the Royal Albert Hall, after an intensive four days of rehearsing. Photo: Richard Johnson
A collaboration between the Francis Lallart School in France, and Rochdale Music Service, these young performers premiered The Dream this evening at the Royal Albert Hall, after an intensive four days of rehearsing. Photo: Richard Johnson
A collaboration between the Francis Lallart School in France, and Rochdale Music Service, these young performers premiered The Dream this evening at the Royal Albert Hall, after an intensive four days of rehearsing. Photo: Richard Johnson
A collaboration between the Francis Lallart School in France, and Rochdale Music Service, these young performers premiered The Dream this evening at the Royal Albert Hall, after an intensive four days of rehearsing. Photo: Richard Johnson
A collaboration between the Francis Lallart School in France, and Rochdale Music Service, these young performers premiered The Dream this evening at the Royal Albert Hall, after an intensive four days of rehearsing. Photo: Richard Johnson
A collaboration between the Francis Lallart School in France, and Rochdale Music Service, these young performers premiered The Dream this evening at the Royal Albert Hall, after an intensive four days of rehearsing. Photo: Richard Johnson
Double Helix, Jazz Vehicle and Maria Fidelis Convent School Gospel Choir come together for a Schools Prom take on a classic song: You've Got the Love, by The Source and Candi Staton arranged by musical directors Rob Farer and Jeremy Holland-Smith. Photo Richard Johnson
Double Helix, Jazz Vehicle and Maria Fidelis Convent School Gospel Choir come together for a Schools Prom take on a classic song: You've Got the Love, by The Source and Candi Staton arranged by musical directors Rob Farer and Jeremy Holland-Smith. Photo Richard Johnson
Double Helix, Jazz Vehicle and Maria Fidelis Convent School Gospel Choir come together for a Schools Prom take on a classic song: You've Got the Love, by The Source and Candi Staton arranged by musical directors Rob Farer and Jeremy Holland-Smith. Photo Richard Johnson
Double Helix, Jazz Vehicle and Maria Fidelis Convent School Gospel Choir come together for a Schools Prom take on a classic song: You've Got the Love, by The Source and Candi Staton arranged by musical directors Rob Farer and Jeremy Holland-Smith. Photo Richard Johnson
Double Helix, Jazz Vehicle and Maria Fidelis Convent School Gospel Choir come together for a Schools Prom take on a classic song: You've Got the Love, by The Source and Candi Staton arranged by musical directors Rob Farer and Jeremy Holland-Smith. Photo Richard Johnson
Ben & Alfie, a five-stringed violinist and double bassist duo, perform The Velvet Tongued Man, a comment on the dangers of losing creative integrity, and For Good, the story of a genius who has become mentally absent. Photo: Richard Johnson
Ben & Alfie, a five-stringed violinist and double bassist duo, perform The Velvet Tongued Man, a comment on the dangers of losing creative integrity, and For Good, the story of a genius who has become mentally absent. Photo: Richard Johnson
Ben & Alfie, a five-stringed violinist and double bassist duo, perform The Velvet Tongued Man, a comment on the dangers of losing creative integrity, and For Good, the story of a genius who has become mentally absent. Photo: Richard Johnson
Ben & Alfie, a five-stringed violinist and double bassist duo, perform The Velvet Tongued Man, a comment on the dangers of losing creative integrity, and For Good, the story of a genius who has become mentally absent. Photo: Richard Johnson
The student-run jazz ensemble, Blue in Green, perform Foggy Nights by band member Tim Wearden, and Rain Dance/Wanna Fly by Jeff Lorber. Photo: Richard Johnson
The student-run jazz ensemble, Blue in Green, perform Foggy Nights by band member Tim Wearden, and Rain Dance/Wanna Fly by Jeff Lorber. Photo: Richard Johnson
The student-run jazz ensemble, Blue in Green, perform Foggy Nights by band member Tim Wearden, and Rain Dance/Wanna Fly by Jeff Lorber. Photo: Richard Johnson
The student-run jazz ensemble, Blue in Green, perform Foggy Nights by band member Tim Wearden, and Rain Dance/Wanna Fly by Jeff Lorber. Photo: Richard Johnson
The student-run jazz ensemble, Blue in Green, perform Foggy Nights by band member Tim Wearden, and Rain Dance/Wanna Fly by Jeff Lorber. Photo: Richard Johnson
The student-run jazz ensemble, Blue in Green, perform Foggy Nights by band member Tim Wearden, and Rain Dance/Wanna Fly by Jeff Lorber. Photo: Richard Johnson
The student-run jazz ensemble, Blue in Green, perform Foggy Nights by band member Tim Wearden, and Rain Dance/Wanna Fly by Jeff Lorber. Photo: Richard Johnson
Wowing the audience with Peterloo by Arnold, this ensemble from West Yorkshire is made up of young people aged between ten and 18. Photo: Richard Johnson.
Wowing the audience with Peterloo by Arnold, this ensemble from West Yorkshire is made up of young people aged between ten and 18. Photo: Richard Johnson.
Wowing the audience with Peterloo by Arnold, this ensemble from West Yorkshire is made up of young people aged between ten and 18. Photo: Richard Johnson.
Wowing the audience with Peterloo by Arnold, this ensemble from West Yorkshire is made up of young people aged between ten and 18. Photo: Richard Johnson.
After performing for royalty and Pope Benedict XVI, the Maria Fidelis Convent School Gospel Choir take to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall to sing Magnificent and Holy, by Israel Houghton, and the traditional Mary, Oh Martha. Photo: Richard Johnson
After performing for royalty and Pope Benedict XVI, the Maria Fidelis Convent School Gospel Choir take to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall to sing Magnificent and Holy, by Israel Houghton, and the traditional Mary, Oh Martha. Photo: Richard Johnson
After performing for royalty and Pope Benedict XVI, the Maria Fidelis Convent School Gospel Choir take to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall to sing Magnificent and Holy, by Israel Houghton, and the traditional Mary, Oh Martha. Photo: Richard Johnson
Conductor Karen Gibson shows us how it's done, directing the singers from the Maria Fidelis Convent School Gospel Choir on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
After performing for royalty and Pope Benedict XVI, the Maria Fidelis Convent School Gospel Choir take to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall to sing Magnificent and Holy, by Israel Houghton, and the traditional Mary, Oh Martha. Photo: Richard Johnson
After performing for royalty and Pope Benedict XVI, the Maria Fidelis Convent School Gospel Choir take to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall to sing Magnificent and Holy, by Israel Houghton, and the traditional Mary, Oh Martha. Photo: Richard Johnson
After performing for royalty and Pope Benedict XVI, the Maria Fidelis Convent School Gospel Choir take to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall to sing Magnificent and Holy, by Israel Houghton, and the traditional Mary, Oh Martha. Photo: Richard Johnson
After performing for royalty and Pope Benedict XVI, the Maria Fidelis Convent School Gospel Choir take to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall to sing Magnificent and Holy, by Israel Houghton, and the traditional Mary, Oh Martha. Photo: Richard Johnson
It seems fitting that the 600-strong group Vivendi Sounds Bradford Massed Ensemble performed a piece titled Strength in Numbers, by Joe Broughton. The performers, aged between seven and 21, took over the stage in the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
It seems fitting that the 600-strong group Vivendi Sounds Bradford Massed Ensemble performed a piece titled Strength in Numbers, by Joe Broughton. The performers, aged between seven and 21, took over the stage in the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
It seems fitting that the 600-strong group Vivendi Sounds Bradford Massed Ensemble performed a piece titled Strength in Numbers, by Joe Broughton. The performers, aged between seven and 21, took over the stage in the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
It seems fitting that the 600-strong group Vivendi Sounds Bradford Massed Ensemble performed a piece titled Strength in Numbers, by Joe Broughton. The performers, aged between seven and 21, took over the stage in the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
It seems fitting that the 600-strong group Vivendi Sounds Bradford Massed Ensemble performed a piece titled Strength in Numbers, by Joe Broughton. The performers, aged between seven and 21, took over the stage in the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
It seems fitting that the 600-strong group Vivendi Sounds Bradford Massed Ensemble performed a piece titled Strength in Numbers, by Joe Broughton. The performers, aged between seven and 21, took over the stage in the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
It seems fitting that the 600-strong group Vivendi Sounds Bradford Massed Ensemble performed a piece titled Strength in Numbers, by Joe Broughton. The performers, aged between seven and 21, took over the stage in the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
It seems fitting that the 600-strong group Vivendi Sounds Bradford Massed Ensemble performed a piece titled Strength in Numbers, by Joe Broughton. The performers, aged between seven and 21, took over the stage in the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
It seems fitting that the 600-strong group Vivendi Sounds Bradford Massed Ensemble performed a piece titled Strength in Numbers, by Joe Broughton. The performers, aged between seven and 21, took over the stage in the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
The Vivendi Youth Orchestra, aged between eleven and 21 perform the patriotic classic, Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 by Elgar – guaranteed to get the crowd going! Photo: Richard Johnson
The Vivendi Youth Orchestra, aged between eleven and 21 perform the patriotic classic, Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 by Elgar – guaranteed to get the crowd going! Photo: Richard Johnson
The Vivendi Youth Orchestra, aged between eleven and 21 perform the patriotic classic, Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 by Elgar – guaranteed to get the crowd going! Photo: Richard Johnson
The Vivendi Youth Orchestra, aged between eleven and 21 perform the patriotic classic, Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 by Elgar – guaranteed to get the crowd going! Photo: Richard Johnson
The Vivendi Youth Orchestra, aged between eleven and 21 perform the patriotic classic, Pomp & Circumstance March No. 1 by Elgar – guaranteed to get the crowd going! Photo: Richard Johnson
Portchester Marimba Ensemble light up the stage with their spirited performance of a traditional African piece, Intonga, alongside Amari by Lindsay Jobling and Kinyemi by Brandon Draper. Photo: Richard Johnson
Portchester Marimba Ensemble light up the stage with their spirited performance of a traditional African piece, Intonga, alongside Amari by Lindsay Jobling and Kinyemi by Brandon Draper. Photo: Richard Johnson
Portchester Marimba Ensemble light up the stage with their spirited performance of a traditional African piece, Intonga, alongside Amari by Lindsay Jobling and Kinyemi by Brandon Draper. Photo: Richard Johnson
The Hampshire String Quartet take to the stage at the Schools Prom.
The Hampshire String Quartet take to the stage at the Schools Prom.
The Hampshire String Quartet take to the stage at the Schools Prom.
Portchester Marimba Ensemble light up the stage with their spirited performance of a traditional African piece, Intonga, alongside Amari by Lindsay Jobling and Kinyemi by Brandon Draper. Photo: Richard Johnson
It seems fitting that the 600-strong group Vivendi Sounds Bradford Massed Ensemble performed a piece titled Strength in Numbers, by Joe Broughton. The performers, aged between seven and 21, took over the stage in the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
A fantastic display of musical talent - with pyrotechnics and balloons falling from the ceiling being an added bonus. Photo: Richard Johnson