130 young musicians across East Riding are to feature in Big Play – a live-streamed performance taking place on Tuesday 10 November which will be watched by schools across the county from their classrooms. Friends and family are also invited to tune in from home or enjoy viewing later on catch-up.
Around 300 people were treated to a wonderful concert on the afternoon of Sunday 11th July in the grounds of Wassand Hall near Hornsea, by the East Riding Senior and Intermediate Wind Bands, the East Riding Youth Jazz Orchestra and the East Riding Percussion Ensemble. All performed to their usual high standard, with the Jazz Orchestra and the Percussion in particular putting on an excellent display. The Intermediate Wind Band…
After winning a grant from the Youth Opportunities Fund, we were excited to welcome trombonist Mark Bassey to play with us and lead a workshop in Cottingham on Sunday 2nd May. The afternoon session took the form of a workshop focusing on jazz playing, and in particular, improvisation, which many of the players dread! But from the start it was obvious that the session would help players of all abilities…
Members of the East Riding Youth Jazz Orchestra are looking forward to a Masterclass from top Trombone player Mark Bassey. The band, which is made up from talented youngsters from secondary schools across the East Riding, were successful in their application for a grant and are putting the money to good use. Band member Harriet Tinker explained: “About a year ago, four of our members put in a bid for…