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Schools Prom Wednesday 14th: The Performance
All the incredible performers from Wednesday night's Music For Youth Schools Prom at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Margherita Taylor and Stephen Deazley.
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1. Penzance Youth String Orchestra
Playing the second movement of Shostakovich's String Quartet No. 8, the Penzance Youth String Orchestra kick off tonight's concert. Photo: Richard Johnson
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2. Penzance Youth String Orchestra
The lower strings shine on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
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3. Penzance Youth String Orchestra
The violins tackle Shostakovich's String Quartet No. 8 at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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4. Penzance Youth String Orchestra
Under the direction of Tim Boulton, these 11-18 year olds look like natural performers on stage at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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5. STAR (featuring Penzance Youth String Orchestra) 4
The MCs have been working together as a duo since 2009 when they formed STAR in a local competition. Photo: Richard Johnson
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6. STAR (featuring Penzance Youth String Orchestra) 3
Brother and sister Reuben and Selena Buffong are true performers. Photo: Richard Johnson
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7. 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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8. STAR (featuring Penzance Youth String Orchestra) 1
Performing 'Fire', an original song, Reuben and Selena Buffong take the Royal Albert Hall by storm. Photo: Richard Johnson
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9. Pond:Life
Pond:Life storm the stage with their 1920s jazz standards. Photo: Richard Johnson
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10. Pond:Life
Pond:Life storm the stage with their 1920s jazz standards. Photo: Richard Johnson
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11. Pond:Life
Pond:Life storm the stage with their 1920s jazz standards. Photo: Richard Johnson
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12. Pond:Life
Pond:Life storm the stage with their 1920s jazz standards. Photo: Richard Johnson
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13. Pond:Life
Pond:Life storm the stage with their 1920s jazz standards. Photo: Richard Johnson
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14. Northamptonshire County Youth Band
The Northamptonshire County Youth Band is the senior wind orchestra of the Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust, formed in April 2012. Photo: Richard Johnson
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15. 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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16. Northamptonshire County Youth Band
The trumpets perform 'Blue Shades', a jazzy journey for symphonic wind orchestra. Photo: Richard Johnson
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17. Northamptonshire County Youth Band
Clarinet players get their moment in the limelight on stage at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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18. Northamptonshire County Youth Band
Northamptonshire County Youth Band performs on stage at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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19. The Jocelyn Trio
Lily Whitehurst on violin and Oliver Irving on cello, two members of the Jocelyn Trio. Photo: Richard Johnson
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20. The Jocelyn Trio
Pianist from the Jocelyn Trio, James Bartlett. Photo: Richard Johnson
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21. The Jocelyn Trio
Performing Debussy's 'Andantino con Moto Allegro', first movement of the Piano Trio in G major, the Joycelyn Trio played in memory of Tim Bourne, the Music for Youth local organiser for the Haverfordwest Regional Festival. Photo: Richard Johnson
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22. The Jocelyn Trio
A beautiful performance of Debussy from the Jocelyn Trio. Photo: Richard Johnson
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23. Silkstone Common Junior & Infant School Orchestra
A third of all the children in Key Stage 2 at Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School play in this orchestra, set up by Kathryn Smith. Photo: Richard Johnson
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24. Silkstone Common Junior & Infant School Orchestra
Performing music written by Helen Butterworth, this young string orchestra rehearse during lunchtimes to make tonight's performance a reality. Photo: Richard Johnson
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25. Silkstone Common Junior & Infant School Orchestra
Making their Royal Albert Hall debut, the Silkstone Common Junior & Infant School Orchestra. Photo: Richard Johnson
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26. Silkstone Common Junior & Infant School Orchestra
It's hard to believe the players in this orchestra are only aged between 8-12 years old! Photo: Richard Johnson
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27. Silkstone Common Junior & Infant School Orchestra
Performing Sh! Sh! and Dilley Dance, the youngsters show off their musical talents on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
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28. Silkstone Common Junior & Infant School Orchestra
The violin section make a great sound on stage on the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
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29. Jigsaw Jam
Northamptonshire County Youth Concert Band wind players, Pond: Life, Silkstone Common Junior & Infant School Orchestra, The Kingsmead Dynamix and Thomas Telford School Senior Choir perform Jigsaw Jam by Sarah Watts. Photo: Richard Johnson
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30. Jigsaw Jam
Northamptonshire County Youth Concert Band wind players, Pond: Life, Silkstone Common Junior & Infant School Orchestra, The Kingsmead Dynamix and Thomas Telford School Senior Choir perform Jigsaw Jam by Sarah Watts. Photo: Richard Johnson
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31. Jigsaw Jam
Northamptonshire County Youth Concert Band wind players, Pond: Life, Silkstone Common Junior & Infant School Orchestra, The Kingsmead Dynamix and Thomas Telford School Senior Choir perform Jigsaw Jam by Sarah Watts. Photo: Richard Johnson
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32. Jigsaw Jam
Northamptonshire County Youth Concert Band wind players, Pond: Life, Silkstone Common Junior & Infant School Orchestra, The Kingsmead Dynamix and Thomas Telford School Senior Choir perform Jigsaw Jam by Sarah Watts. Photo: Richard Johnson
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33. Jigsaw Jam
Northamptonshire County Youth Concert Band wind players, Pond: Life, Silkstone Common Junior & Infant School Orchestra, The Kingsmead Dynamix and Thomas Telford School Senior Choir perform Jigsaw Jam by Sarah Watts. Photo: Richard Johnson
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34. Jigsaw Jam
Northamptonshire County Youth Concert Band wind players, Pond: Life, Silkstone Common Junior & Infant School Orchestra, The Kingsmead Dynamix and Thomas Telford School Senior Choir perform Jigsaw Jam by Sarah Watts. Photo: Richard Johnson
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35. Llantarnam School Deaf Choir
The Climb, performed by Llantarnam School Deaf Choir, on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
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36. Llantarnam School Deaf Choir
Soloist Kieran Collins steals the show in the amazing performance. Photo: Richard Johnson
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37. Llantarnam School Deaf Choir
The choir, made up of 12 hearing impaired students and one hearing and visually impaired student, formed in September 2011. Photo: Richard Johnson
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38. Llantarnam School Deaf Choir
An amazing collaboration between Llantarnam School Deaf Choir and Thomas Telford School Senior Choir, performing I'll Cover You, with solos from Omari Douglas and Kieran Collins. Photo: Richard Johnson
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39. Llantarnam School Deaf Choir
Signing with British Sign Language, the choir performed the power ballad The Climb. The lyrics describe a difficult but rewarding journey. Photo: Richard Johnson
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40. Llantarnam School Deaf Choir
An incredible performance from the Llantarnam School Deaf Choir: The Climb, by Miley Cyrus. Photo: Richard Johnson
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41. Gloucestershire Massed Ensemble
A choir of more than 480 singers and a 150-strong orchestra take to the stage at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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42. Gloucestershire Massed Ensemble
A choir of more than 480 singers and a 150-strong orchestra take to the stage at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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43. Gloucestershire Massed Ensemble
A choir of more than 480 singers and a 150-strong orchestra take to the stage at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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44. Gloucestershire Massed Ensemble
A choir of more than 480 singers and a 150-strong orchestra take to the stage at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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45. Gloucestershire Massed Ensemble
A choir of more than 480 singers and a 150-strong orchestra take to the stage at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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46. Gloucestershire Massed Ensemble
A choir of more than 480 singers and a 150-strong orchestra take to the stage at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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47. Gloucestershire Massed Ensemble
A choir of more than 480 singers and a 150-strong orchestra take to the stage at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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48. Gloucestershire Massed Ensemble
A choir of more than 480 singers and a 150-strong orchestra take to the stage at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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49. Gloucestershire Massed Ensemble
A choir of more than 480 singers and a 150-strong orchestra take to the stage at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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50. Gloucestershire Massed Ensemble
A choir of more than 480 singers and a 150-strong orchestra take to the stage at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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51. The Kingsmead Dynamix
A burst of colourful West African costumes at the Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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52. The Kingsmead Dynamix
Performing Nagla and Kitchen, two West African dances, the Kingsmead Dynamix make their Royal Albert Hall debut. Photo: Richard Johnson
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53. The Kingsmead Dynamix
The group includes two percussion scholars, Daniel Aidoo and Jerell Lewis, funded by the Mayor's Fund for Young Musicians. Photo: Richard Johnson
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54. The Kingsmead Dynamix
An amazing lively performance from the Kingsmead Dynamix, based in Hackney, London. Photo: Richard Johnson
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55. The Kingsmead Dynamix
Performing Nagla and Kitchen, two West African dances, the Kingsmead Dynamix make their Royal Albert Hall debut. Photo: Richard Johnson
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56. Zodiac
Putting a new spin on Labrinth's Earthquake, the three-part vocal harmony group combine Bach with the pop track. Photo: Richard Johnson
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57. Zodiac
Students in the group are encouraged to perform their own material in the school's studio in Sedgehill School, London. Photo: Richard Johnson
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58. Zodiac
The group also performed Walking, a student composition written by 16-year-old Trey Qua. Photo: Richard Johnson
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59. Zodiac
The group also performed Walking, a student composition written by 16-year-old Trey Qua. Photo: Richard Johnson
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60. 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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61. Birmingham Schools' Brass Band
The percussion section of Birmingham Schools' Brass Band. Photo: Richard Johnson
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62. Birmingham Schools' Brass Band
Filling the stage with their incredible music, the Birmingham Schools' Brass Band certainly made an impression on the audience. Photo: Richard Johnson
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63. 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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64. Birmingham Schools' Brass Band
Hitting the high notes, it's the trumpets! Photo: Richard Johnson
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65. 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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66. Room 5
The Volcanic Jig was written by a well-known Cape Breton fiddler, Natalie MacMaster. Photo: Richard Johnson
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67. Room 5
A lively jig, complete with an impressive performance on the bagpipes! Photo: Richard Johnson
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68. Room 5
The group wow the audience with Caledonia, a traditional Scots song, and Ruidhle mo Nighean Donn (Reel of the Brown Haired Maiden). Photo: Richard Johnson
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69. City of Belfast Youth Orchestra
The oldest youth orchestra in Ireland, made up of 21 schools in the Belfast area, performing the finale of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4. Photo: Richard Johnson
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70. City of Belfast Youth Orchestra
The five double bass players and their instruments started their journey from Belfast on Monday to ensure they arrived for tonight's performance. Photo: Richard Johnson
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71. City of Belfast Youth Orchestra
Singing Elgar's Land of Hope and Glory from the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, the Gloucestershire Massed Ensemble joined the CBYO players for a patriotic rendition. Photo: Richard Johnson
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72. City of Belfast Youth Orchestra
The orchestra performed this symphony earlier this year as part of their summer concert. Photo: Richard Johnson
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73. City of Belfast Youth Orchestra
The instrumentalists take a well-deserved bow. Photo: Richard Johnson
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74. City of Belfast Youth Orchestra
The Royal Albert Hall, decked out in red, white and blue lights, and full to the brim with supportive audience members and performers. Photo: Richard Johnson
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75. City of Belfast Youth Orchestra
The incredible sight of a mass choir and full orchestra on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Richard Johnson
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76. City of Belfast Youth Orchestra
A true spectacle, streamers fly from the ceiling marking the end of another year's Music for Youth Schools Prom. Photo: Richard Johnson
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77. City of Belfast Youth Orchestra
A perfect way to end such an amazing concert: Elgar, balloons and fireworks! Photo: Richard Johnson
