Trigg SeaView Farm Shop Performance

“Last month the Triggshire Wind Orchestra performed at an exciting new venue: Sea View Farm shop, St Teath. The owner had built a large outdoor stage from straw bales which was situated on the cliffs with dramatic views, so we called it ‘Trigg Glastonbury’. The whole concert had a happy feel and it finished what has been a fabulous year for Trigg.”

— Janet Elston

Listen to the entire performance here:

CMST SuperStrings

“What a fabulous afternoon the SuperStrings and Friends had in Truro Methodist Church on Sunday July 10th. This was our third and biggest adventure yet, including for the first time woodwind, brass and percussion players, an idea that came from Gareth Churcher (CMST Head of Service) to create a supersized orchestra for our younger players.”

— Karen Frost

Our programme began with the full orchestra playing three short Scottish Dances by Peter Martin. Conducted by Gareth Churcher these were perfectly suited to this combination and level of players, giving everyone a moment to shine. Next came three string orchestra only pieces, 'Noble Maiden Fair' from the disney film Brave especially arranged for us by Stuart MacQaurrie. Sting's beautiful ballad 'Fields of Gold' came next and then a lively foot tapping sea shanty called 'The Wellerman'.

To round off our short concert the whole orchestra came back together to play David Stone's arrangement of Mussorgsky's 'The Great Gate of Kiev' which brought down the house. How can you fail to be excited by this music when the final few bars involve huge, loud sounds, drums, organ and every instrument playing and giving their best effort.

Cornwall Music Service Trust · SuperStrings 10th July 2022

“There is no shortage of reasons why playing in an ensemble benefits children. It allows young people to create something magical and preparing for a concert provides constant motivation to practice and improve over a number of weeks.

The finished performance may look easy, but it’s challenging to collaborate with many other players to make one piece of music sound whole, in tune, and expressive. Every player must learn to communicate and work as a team to deliver one musical idea. Therefore, an orchestral musician learns to listen, harmonise and follow direction. Something the young people in SuperStrings & Friends are learning to do very successfully at a very early age.”

— Karen Frost

“The Superstrings met for their summer term rehearsal and concert earlier this term and this time they were joined by woodwind, brass and percussion players. It was a wonderful sight to see 90 young musicians playing together and to hear their rousing rendition of Mussorgsky’s Great Gate of Kiev and Martin’s Scottish Dances. The strings began the concert with three pieces of their own which they played with confidence and a lovely, warm balanced string sound.”

— Janet Elston (Ensemble Lead)

Watch this space! We are already planning our next epic Christmas concert which will be in Truro Methodist Church on December 11th.

The Music of the Night at Truro School

A concert not to be missed!

Featuring talented young Cornish singers and performers from around the country, including current West End performers who will be performing Musical Theatre and Classical favourites. An evening of pure talent for you to experience and enjoy.

In 2012 the Chris Treglown Foundation Fund was set up in memory of a young Cornish singer and now 10 yrs down the line that Fund has helped young Cornish singers and young singers from around the country by awarding monetary awards, providing workshops and opportunities for performance. This concert supports the Fund and features talented young singers from Cornwall and around the country who have won the Award as well as other young singers who have been involved. You will be listening to stunning musical theatre and classical delights and this concert will feature a current lead role performer in the West End production of Les Miserables. Please come along and support this special event. You will love it!

For more info about this please visit www.christreglown.co.uk

Cornwall Music Service Trust Gala Concert and Pupil of the year award

On July 8th 2022 the Cornwall Music Service Trust will be putting on their Summer Gala concert in the gardens of the Princes Pavilion, Falmouth.

Come see an amazing set of performances from some of our incredible young musicians from the Cornwall Music Service Trust. There will be a mix of singers, instrumentalists, soloists, ensembles and the Mabe Ladies Choir. An evening of music in celebration of the life of James Sargent with something for all to enjoy.

Bring a deck chair, a blanket and a picnic or there will be food stalls along with the cafe and bar which will be open.

A retiring collection will be taken for the James Sargent Early Years Music Education Trust.

No need to book tickets, just turn up and enjoy!

For the younger musicians there will be a free music workshop earlier in the day along with a Maestro Tots concert for our future young musicians.

Elevate Youth Conference

Elevate! – An online youth conference designed by young musicians for young musicians across the UK! – Sunday 3rd July 1.30-5pm

Following a successful bid for an ‘activate’ award funded by Sounds Connections, the Tri-borough Music Hub Youth Voice Council and Kingston Music Service Youth Forum have joined forces to co-curate their first ever online youth conference for young musicians across the UK. Both Youth Forums have been working together online and in person at the Royal College of Music to plan, produce and curate this exciting online free event open to all 10–18-year-old musicians.

With interactive workshops (including beatboxing, jazz improvisation and body percussion), attendees will have the opportunity to hear what’s going on in other hubs around the UK from young people themselves.

Join us for this free conference, where music education matters!

With guest speakers including MOBO award winning Moses Boyd, and workshops by Shamime Ibrahim, Matt Holborn and Inspire-works, young musicians will have the opportunity to have their say on what they want from their music hubs and how we can ensure every young person in our local areas have equal access to music tuition and opportunities for music making.

To sign up click this button:

SuperStrings Summer Spectacular!

The Cornwall Music Service Trust SuperStrings are back and bigger than ever! The SuperStrings are beginning to reach orchestral size with the addition of percussion, woodwind and brass making the group bigger than ever!

Come see the group at Truro Methodist Church on the 10th of July for an event not to be missed!

One Small Bird at The Minack Theatre

by Kate Stilitz & Jilly Jarman

Presented by the Minack Theatre and Cornwall Music Service Trust
and performed by students from the following schools:

28th June

• St Maddern’s C of E School

• St Mary’s C of E School

• Ludgvan School

• St Hilary School

• St Levan Primary School

30th June

• Nancledra Primary School

• Mousehole Primary School

• Trythall Community Primary School

• Pencoys Primary School

with choirs from Cape Cornwall School and Humphry Davy School, members of the Cornwall Youth Chamber Choir and dancers from The Lockwood Urban Dance and Theatre School

A song cycle inspired by the RSPB’s 2014 discovery of the migratory route of one of Britain’s rarest birds, the red-necked phalarope.

Facing huge obstacles, this tiny creature which weighs no more than a packet of crisps, successfully crosses the Atlantic between Shetland and Peru every year. It passes through environments as diverse and challenging as the icy regions of the north and the storms of the Caribbean.

This little bird’s journey tells an inspiring story about strength and resilience in the face of harsh conditions, and of the unstoppable drive for survival among earth’s creatures.

One Small Bird has been performed by young people and community groups across Britain and we are thrilled to share this extraordinary story with you at the Minack, through the voices of the children of Cornwall.

South West Youth Orchestra 2022

This exciting opportunity (made possible by South West Music School) will take place from August 15th-19th 2022 at Millfield School, Somerset.

The 5 day residential course will be free for all musicians 18 and under accepted on the course. Applications from over 18s are also welcomed and if accepted, applicants will be asked for a contribution towards accommodation and meals of £175.

The aim is to give talented young musicians (Grade 7+) a one-off opportunity to meet and rehearse with like minded players from the wider South West region and to form a full Symphony Orchestra.

Please check out https://swyo.swms.org.uk/ for more information about the course, and for application forms and guidance.

Application deadline: June 19th 2022

If you have any questions please contact swyo@swms.org.uk and we will be happy to help.

Additional Course Information

South West Music School are delighted to be launching South West Youth Orchestra 2022! 

South West Youth Orchestra is an exciting and forward-thinking new youth orchestra,  designed to equip the region’s most talented young musicians with the skills they need to  build a positive future with music.  

SWYO musicians will be guided through an intensive 5 day residential course by a passionate  team of professional orchestral musicians who have a wealth of real work experience.  

As well as rehearsals, sectionals and the final performance, SWYO musicians will benefit from  a number of enrichment activities designed to support them in their development as  emerging orchestral leaders. 

Course Dates 

Monday 15th - Friday 19th August 2022 (including a final performance on 19th August)  Course Venue  

Millfield School, Butleigh Road, Street, BA16 0YD  

SWYO 2022 Fees  

The true cost of putting on South West Youth Orchestra is in excess of £550/person.  However, we are determined to ensure that the region’s most talented young musicians can  participate in SWYO regardless of their financial situation.  

Therefore, we ask over 18s for a contribution of £175pp towards the cost of the course.  

If you would like to apply but are unable to contribute the £175, please get in touch with us  by emailing swyo@swms.org.uk – this will not affect your application.  

Current SWMS students ,SWMS alumni from 2020 or 2021, and non-SWMS students aged 19  and under: Please note that South West Music School will fully subsidise your place on South  West Youth Orchestra this year.  

Repertoire  

In 2022, South West Youth Orchestra will perform the Brahms G minor Piano Quartet, as  arranged by Arnold Schoenberg in 1937. We will be diving into this rarely performed piece,  getting to grips with the transformative structure, capturing the essence of the “gypsy  rondo” and generally finding our way with this neglected masterpiece. You can listen here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NywzRoKEl10  

We will announce additional repertoire nearer the course – stay tuned! 

Application Deadline – 23:59 on 19th June 2022  

South West Music School (SWMS) is a charity (Charity No. 1138482) and registered in England as a company limited by  guarantee (Company No. 7307202). Registered office: Bishop Fleming, 10 Template Back, Bristol. BS1 6FL  

Cornwall Youth Brass Band Play Day

We are super happy to announce that there will be a new Play Day presented by the Cornwall Youth Brass Band in collaboration with the Cornwall Brass Band Association.

This will be taking place at Truro College on Sunday the 26th of June between 10am-1pm.

“As we are now moving forward after a dearth of music making over the last 2 years we wish to encourage, particularly our up and coming  youngsters, to come and share this day with us to make music.”

Dianne Williams, CBBA

If you would like to register for the play day then please sign up following the button below.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cornwall-youth-brass-band-returns-tickets-351315603427

Three Spires Singers Concert on the 2nd July

What a season this is proving to be for Three Spires Singers! There has been great response to their boundary-pushing programmes with Graham Fitkin’s new Humphry Davy work in November and then Russell Pascoe’s original take on the requiem genre last month. It was wonderful to see so many of people at these first two concerts “post-Covid”.

For the Three Spires Singers July concert they are going back to some enduring, established classics by Mozart and Haydn.

Mozart’s C Minor Mass is full of angst, drama and unfettered joy, but there are also moments where Mozart shows his gift as a writer of melodies that transcend worldly things and take us onto another plane. Exhibit A is this clip from Sir John Eliot Gardiner’s recording of the work which I listened to a lot at university – the central ‘Christe’ section will melt even the most stressful of days: click here -
https://youtu.be/d55USFu6w-Y?t=148

As well as lots of involved writing for the choir, the work showcases two soprano soloists. You need exactly the right singers for these, with a tonal palette and vocal technique worthy of the music. Fortunately, the Three Spires Singers have Kirsty Hopkins and Rhiannon Llewellyn who I assure you will be worth the ticket price on their own.

They will be welcoming back Frederick Brown to play Mozart’s 23rd piano concerto. Freddie has performed since his days as a chorister in the cathedral choir, (you may know his parents Ian and Sarah who are linchpins of Three Spires Singers, among other things). It has been wonderful to follow his journey through Cambridge University and the Royal Academy of Music to his current position as a pianist and conductor with Welsh National Opera. Freddie has always thought deeply about music (and many other things!) but when he played Mozart 21 with the Three Spires Singers a few years ago he showed that enviable quality of being unencumbered by all of that thought when in the moment of performance – we can’t wait to hear his stylish and beautiful playing again on 2nd July.

TICKETS

All seats unreserved - come early for the best seats.

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Nave £25 - Gallery £20 - Side Aisles: £18 - Age 25 or under £1
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