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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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The Panash Community Steel Orchestra. Picture: Richard Johnson
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Keeping the all-important beat! Picture: Richard Johnson
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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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Warming up! Picture: Richard Johnson
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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
