Daniel Watson—Conductor: Dan is a freelance UK based conductor, developing his professional career through a varied portfolio of engagements encompassing orchestral and chamber work, opera and musical theatre. He completed a Masters in orchestral conducting at Birmingham Conservatoire. This exciting project was initiated by the Secondary School Music Network as Dan currently holds principal conductorships with The People’s Orchestra, Djanogly teachers recognised that nationally orchestras and classical music are in decline. Community Orchestra, Stratford-Upon-Avon Symphony Orchestra, Blackwood Clarinet Choir, The network of music teachers meets throughout the year to discuss and share Thumb contemporary music ensemble, and has recently been appointed conductor of the ways to develop music in Solihull secondary schools. It provides support for Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra. He has regular freelance work across the Midlands teachers and allows staff to network with other Solihull Hub Members. including conducting Birmingham Conservatoire's LEAP Ensemble, which is dedicated to

Our aim was to provide a free opportunity for young instrumentalist to perform as enthusing young musicians to pursue a lifelong passion in creating and performing. part of an orchestra at Warwick Arts Centre with musicians they could aspire too. The BBC Ten pieces provide a vehicle to consolidate musical links between Birmingham Royal Conservatoire Learning and Participation members of Solihull Music Hub - Primary and Secondary schools, instrumental Ensemble teachers, Solihull Music Service. Further enhanced by the partnership with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and the BBC Concert Orchestra.

We hope this project will be the catalyst in Solihull to

- improve retention of instrumental players. Birmingham Royal Conservatoire Learning and Participation Ensemble is a group dedicated to providing inspiring opportunities for young people to access high - raise aspirations of our most talented players. quality interactive performances, side-by-side rehearsals, workshops, classes and creative music sessions. - raise the profile of orchestral playing in schools. The following musicians have been working with the students to help create this

performance tonight. - improve awareness of access to additional music making opportunities for young people. Our students have gained great experience being able to ‘desk share’ alongside these musicians. We hope you enjoy the music this evening as much as we (pupils, staff and partners) have enjoyed rehearsing it together. Head of Learning and Participation Richard Shrewsbury Learning and Participation Assistant Jeremy Clay Pupils that wish to continue with their music making are welcome to join any of the Solihull Music Service ensembles on offer—we would love to see you join us! Conductor Dan Watson Violin Risa Sekine Viola Madelaine Carroll-Mccardle

Cello Tom Pickles Double Bass Bryn Davies Flute Helena Bale Richard Jones Clarinet Elvis Reinikovas Assistant Head of Solihull Music Service Trumpet Jeremy Clay Trombone Dan Price Percussion Miriam Kitchener Percussion George Kirkham Saturday Music Centre

The aim of the Centre is to complement and enhance the teaching of music, dance and Running Order drama, in Solihull by creating opportunities for Thisinstrumentalists exciting project and was singers initiated to take by thepart Secondaryin a School Music Network as All orchestra pieces are conducted by: Daniel Watson variety of ensembles, according to their ability. teachers recognised that nationally orchestras and classical music are in decline. Zadok the Priest – Handel - piano accompaniment The opportunity to study the theory of music in a structured class The network of music teachers meets throughout the year to discuss and share environment is also offered, and a flexible timetable allows each individual ways to develop music in Solihull secondary schools. It provides support for Waltz of the Flowers -Tchikovsky teachersstudent and to makeallows best staff use to ofnetwork his / her with time, other with eachSolihull session Hub lastingMembers. for 45mins Solo Cornet piece - Louisa Tattum - Andante et Allegro - Balay Our aim was to provide a free opportunity for young instrumentalist to perform as (Tudor Grange) part Theof an Centre orchestra operates at Warwick on each SaturdayArts Centre during with term musicians time from they 8.50am could until aspire too. 12.15pm at the Solihull Music Service. Enigma Variations - Elgar The BBC Ten pieces provide a vehicle to consolidate musical links between members of Solihull Music Hub - Primary and Secondary schools, instrumental Classes at present on offer include: Three American chants teachers, Solihull Music Service. Further enhanced by the partnership with the

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and the BBC Concert Orchestra.  SMC Voices - Explore your singing voice in this choir. Solo Cellist from the Royal Conservatoire

We hopeSMC this Flute project choir -will Suitable be the for catalyst beginners in toSolihull grade to7. Hoe Down - Copland

 SMC Steel Pans - Every steel pan class is carnival time. Join this group - improve retention of instrumental players. Solo Amy Howe - Study, op. 36, no. 7 - Mazas (Tudor Grange) and party to the music originating from Trinidad.

- raise aspirations of our most talented players. Symphony 9 Largo Mov II -Dvorak  SMC Drama - Develop your acting skills through

- raise role the play,profile improvisation of orchestral and playing script reading.in schools. Peter Pan Overture—Composed by Natalie Roe (Heart Of England)  SMC Dance - To complement the musical and drama groups. - improve awareness of access to additional music making opportunities for Sing young SMC people. Orchestra - Develop your ensemble playing.

 SMC Jazz Band - Is an exciting band playing the latest Big Band Charts. Solo G Mizz from Royal Conservatoire We hope you enjoy the music this evening as much as we (pupils, staff and partners) have enjoyed rehearsing it together. Finlandia -Sibelius  SMC rock & pop - offers the opportunity for musicians to learn to develop skills in the context of groups, playing their favourite songs. Groups are Pupils that wish to continue with their music making are welcome to join any of encouraged to develop their own material with guidance from experienced Dies Irae and Tuba Mirum from Requiem -Verdi the Solihullmusicians. Music Service ensembles on offer—we would love to see you join us!

 SMC ukulele group - Come and enjoy this popular group, learning songs

from the 60’s to modern day

No audition is required players with advice from the teacher, decide which groupRichard or groups Jones they wish to join. You can order a copy of the DVD by visiting : Assistant Head of Solihull Music Service www.247.tv/live/solihull-music-hub

Solihull is now proud to be the lead partner in the Solihull Hub for music As you may or not be aware, Solihull Music Service for many years has been education. fortunate to have had support from SYMSA – the equivalent of a school Parent

Teacher Association (PTA). SYMSA (which is a registered charity) raises funds for Solihull Music Service is committed to working in partnership with schools and the Music Service and supports your children by helping with a range of activities pupils to assist them in all forms of music making. and in a variety of ways, this has included supporting tonight's concert.

Solihull Music Service ensembles are open to any pupils that currently learns a There are two strands to SYMSA that need support: musical instrument:

Monday: 1. The strategic arm, which works with the Music Service to identify projects to Wind Starters—Beginner wind band for brass and woodwind players support all pupils in Solihull and then bid for funds to enable these projects to Junior Winds—Is open to all players who have had at least a year’s worth of take place, so anyone with fundraising skills or connections to companies that tuition and some ensemble experience would be interested in supporting such events WE NEED YOU! Solihull Concert Winds –Intermediate wind band 2. 2. The practical arm This includes things like Solihull Youth Wind Orchestra—Advanced wind band  the running of the tuck shop

Tuesday:  purchasing tuck every couple of weeks

1st Frets—Beginner guitar group  helping rattle the donation buckets at concerts. Guitarristas—Intermediate guitar group  Preparing a termly newsletter Strumtastic—Advanced guitar group B92’S—Steel Pan group If you are interested in supporting the young musicians of Solihull then please 2nd Winds—Chamber ensemble for woodwind players contact [email protected] or please make a donation on your way out. iSax—For advanced Saxophonists Senior Brass Ensemble—For advanced brass players

Wednesday:

Superstrings—For young players in their first few years of learning a string instrument. Allegro Strings-For young string players who are working at Grades 1-3 Con Brio Strings– For intermediate to advanced level players Ten Pieces aims to open up the world of classical music to 7-14 year-olds across the UK Vivace Strings—For the most advanced string players and inspire them to develop their own creative responses to music. The initiative launched

in 2014 and has so far reached over four million people across the UK, inspired three Thursday: hugely successful BBC Proms concerts and won a BAFTA for the Ten Pieces II film.

Jnr Brass Band—For beginner brass players Solihull Youth Brass Band—For advanced brass payers The popular Ten Pieces Coaching Scheme, led by musicians from the BBC Orchestras and Jnr Jazz Matters—For all beginner saxophone, brass and rhythm section musicians. Choirs and Ulster Orchestra in Northern Ireland offers aspiring instrumentalists and Jazz Matters—This Solihull’s premier jazz ensemble vocalists the chance to improve their performance skills and musicianship through a Soul Matters—This is for advanced brass, saxophone, vocalists, guitars, bass and selection of bespoke workshops and coaching programmes. drums. The mission of the BBC Concert Orchestra is to bring inspiring musical experiences to For further information on Solihull Music Service please visit everyone, everywhere, with the ensemble’s great versatility as the key. www.solihullmusicservice.wordpress.com The orchestra can be heard regularly on BBC Radio 2’s Friday Night Is Music Night, and Twitter: @musicsolihull for BBC Radio 3 it searches out the unusual and quirky, profiling classical masterpieces in Telephone:0121 743 2483 an entertaining way. Email: [email protected]