Schools Prom 2012: The Highlights
The Music For Youth Schools Prom 2012 concerts were a massive success, with thousands of talented youngsters playing hugely diverse works - here are the highlights from the Royal Albert Hall!
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1. Portchester Marimba Ensemble
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
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2. Carnoustie & District Youth Brass Band
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
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3. Kirklees Youth Symphony Orchestra
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.
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4. Blue in Green
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
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5. Singers Limited 3
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
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6. You Got the Love
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
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7. Vivendi Sounds Bradford Massed Ensemble
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
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8. Ben & Alfie
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
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9. Hampshire String Quartet
The Hampshire String Quartet take to the stage at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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10. Greater Gwent Youth Jazz Orchestra
Greater Gwent Youth Jazz Orchestra wow the crowds at the Albert Hall during their Tuesday-night performance at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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11. Ripple Escola de Samba
Ripple Escola de Samba bring samba beats and a whole lot of fun to the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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12. Henrietta Barnett School Carnatic Ensemble
Henrietta Barnett School Carnatic Ensemble give the audience a slice of virtuosic traditional Indian music at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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13. Denbighshire Youth County Choir
Singing entirely in Welsh, the Denbighshire Youth County Choir demonstrate the diversity of this year's Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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14. Jazz In My Pants
Jazz In My Pants make a typically bold entrance at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
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15. Flats and Sharps
Flats and Sharps keep the spirit of Cornish bluegrass alive during their slot at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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16. Huddersfield Fusion
Huddersfield Fusion are exactly what their name suggests - a huge mash-up of different people and musical styles. Photo: Richard Johnson
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17. Milton Keynes Music Service Piano Trio
Milton Keynes Music Service Piano Trio take the stage at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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18. Northamptonshire County Youth Orchestra
Northamptonshire County Youth Orchestra show the audience why they earned their place at this year's Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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19. Mammoth Sound
Mammoth Sound bring the noise at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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20. Greater Gwent Youth Jazz Orchestra, Jazz In My Pants, Northamptonshire County Youth Strings
Greater Gwent Youth Jazz Orchestra, Jazz In My Pants and Northamptonshire County Youth Strings all collaborate for a huge performance at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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21. Fourtissimo
Percussion ensemble Fourtissimo might not be huge in number, but they certainly are huge in sound. Photo: Richard Johnson
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22. Bells Angels
Bells Angels charm the Albert Hall with their handbell renditions of Snow Patrol and Justin Bieber songs. Photo: Richard Johnson
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23. The Kingsmead Dynamix
The Kingsmead Dynamix wow the crowds at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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24. Egglescliffe School Brass Band
Egglescliffe School Brass Band's director Matthew Haworth was celebrating his Music Teacher of the Year award at the Schools Prom, as well as performing. Photo: Richard Johnson
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25. The Jocelyn Trio
The Jocelyn Trio wowed the crowd with their performance in the Schools Prom at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
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26. Gloucestershire Massed Ensemble
Gloucestershire Massed Ensemble take up the whole stage and more during their performance at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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27. Thomas Telford Senior School Choir
Thomas Telford Senior School Choir rehearse for the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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28. Llantarnam School Deaf Choir
Llantarnam School Deaf Choir rehearse for their performance at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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29. Northamptonshire County Youth Band
Giving it their all and filling the hall with their amazing sound, it's the Northamptonshire County Youth Band. Photo: Richard Johnson
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30. Pond:Life
One of the Schools Prom's quirkiest acts, it's Pond:Life! Photo: Richard Johnson
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31. STAR (featuring Penzance Youth String Orchestra) 2
An amazing collaboration, STAR and Penzance Youth String Orchestra decided to work together at the Music for Youth Regional and National Festivals. Photo: Richard Johnson
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32. Room 5
Gaelic song and pipe music gets its turn on the Royal Albert Hall stage, thanks to Room 5. Photo: Richard Johnson
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33. Birmingham Schools' Brass Band
Performing The Dark Side of the Moon by the Black Dyke Band, the Birmingham Schools' Brass Band depict countless stars and galaxies with their inspiring performance. Photo: Richard Johnson
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34. Zodiac
Putting a new spin on Labrinth's Earthquake, the three-part vocal harmony group combine Bach with the pop track. Photo: Richard Johnson
