Business News Chamber in harmony with schools
One of the UK’s leading school symphony orchestras is to be supported by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) in a first-of-its-kind initiative. Birmingham Schools’ Symphony
Orchestra – once described as ‘Birmingham’s best kept secret’ - is being sponsored by the Chamber in a partnership in which young musicians from the orchestra will perform before hundreds of business leaders while school music ensembles will play at a number of Chamber events. The Orchestra comprises 85 schoolchildren - all from Birmingham schools - and is recognised as one of the most accomplished school orchestras in the country. Established more than 50 years, it has developed a national reputation for quality performances of standard orchestral repertoire – sometimes with professional guest soloists. In addition to its frequent
concerts in Birmingham, it has recently performed in major venues such as the Royal Festival Hall and the Royal Albert Hall in London as well as undertaking concert tours to Barcelona, Estonia, Germany and Spain.
In tune: Paul Faulkner (left) and Martyn Collin at a schools rehearsal at Symphony Hall
talent and provide opportunities for business and schools to work more closely together. It is also recognition of how important music and the arts are in our schools – both of which are under pressure due to financial constraints.” Martyn Collin, chief executive of
‘Young musicians from the orchestra will perform before hundreds of business leaders’
It is part of the Music Service
delivered by Birmingham charity Services For Education which each year teaches music to some 38,000 Birmingham schoolchildren. The sponsorship the GBCC is designed to create greater engagement between the Chamber, its members and Birmingham schools recognising the importance
that music plays in developing wider skills for business, commerce and the professions. “This is young talent at its best –
and we are delighted to partner with and support such a great group of young people,” said Paul Faulkner, chief executive of the GBCC. “We are demonstrating that the Chamber is keen to support young
Services For Education, said: “This partnership will give the Orchestra an opportunity to perform before business people and for the young musicians to engage with future employers. It is also a farsighted demonstration of how two great Birmingham organisations can come together in an initiative that, to the best of my knowledge, is not replicated anywhere else in the country. “This new relationship will also
include new initiatives – including performances in offices, warehouses and factories. It’s going to be a lot of fun – as well as being of practical benefit.” The sponsorship programme will
start this month and will include performances in December 2018 and May 2019 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and in July 2019 at Birmingham Symphony Hall as part of the Services For Education Birmingham Youth Proms.
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