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    Music is for Life 2013: the rehearsals

    Professionalism and poise a-plenty, 1,500 young people from the London borough of Merton took to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall to rehearse for Merton Music Foundation’s eighth Music is for Life concert.

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      1. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      1,500 children from the London borough of Merton take to the stage, rehearsing for the eighth annual Music is for Life concert. Picture: Richard Johnson

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      2. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      Children and young people from the London borough of Merton are making the most of their musical talents in massed ensembles - it's rare to see so many clarinets on the Royal Albert Hall stage! Picture: Richard Johnson

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      3. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      The singers take over the choir seats in the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson

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      4. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      Not one, not two, but three percussion ensembles are set to perform in the evening concert. Picture: Richard Johnson

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      5. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      Music is for life, and it's loads of fun too! The MIFL Massed Choir are certainly enjoying themselves ahead of the concert. Picture: Richard Johnson

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      6. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      The Panash Community Steel Orchestra. Picture: Richard Johnson

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      7. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      Keeping the all-important beat! Picture: Richard Johnson

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      8. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      A sea of purple and green takes over the rehearsal space, as the choir prepare to perform Olympic anthem, Proud.

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      9. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      Merton Youth Concert Band. Picture: Richard Johnson

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      10. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      Teachers and pupils alike join in in the Olympic anthem, Proud. Picture: Richard Johnson

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      11. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      Keeping 1,500 singers together is no mean feat! Picture: Richard Johnson

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      12. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      The soloist's powerful voice fills the Royal Albert Hall. Picture: Richard Johnson

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      13. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      Players of all ages put the final touches to their performance. Picture: Richard Johnson

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      14. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      Singers prepare for the evening's performance. Picture: Richard Johnson

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      15. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      Warming up! Picture: Richard Johnson

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      16. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      The double basses are concentrating hard! Picture: Richard Johnson

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      17. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      It'll be a full house later this evening when the young people from Merton take over the Royal Albert Hall, and the audience arrive. Picture: Richard Johnson

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      18. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      The cellos warm up ahead of the evening performance. Picture: Richard Johnson

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      19. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      Choral music and jazz feature on the evening's programme, so a whole host of instrumentalists are taking to the stage - including a bass guitar! Picture: Richard Johnson

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      20. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      The project involves a host of young musicians from primary and secondary schools. Picture: Richard Johnson

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      21. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      The cellos rehearse. Picture: Richard Johnson

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      22. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      Leading from the front, the violins put the final touches to their rehearsal ahead of the evening concert.

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      23. Music is for Life 2013: rehearsals

      The concert's theme is New Journey… Next Generation. Picture: Richard Johnson

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