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Welcome to Brent Makes Music 2008. The World in One Borough - A musical tour of the world Performances from over 1,500 of Brent’s talented young musicians David Wong, Brent Young Musician of the Year 2008 World Premiere from the ‘One Voice’ group with Shlomo the human beatbox artist.
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Welcome to Brent Makes Music 2008 • The World in One Borough - A musical tour of the world • Performances from over 1,500 of Brent’s talented young musicians • David Wong, Brent Young Musician of the Year 2008 • World Premiere from the ‘One Voice’ group with Shlomo the human beatbox artist
Your Presenter – Paul Fensom Paul is Head of Brent Music Service and welcomes you all here tonight for Brent Makes Music 2008
Performing Tonight For your entertainment tonight we are delighted to present . . . • The Brent Youth Orchestra • Brent Drums • The Brent Junior Choir
Performing Tonight For your entertainment tonight we are delighted to present . . . • The Brent Teachers’ Choir • Massed Primary Schools’ Choir • Year 3 “Music’sCool” Group
Performing Tonight For your entertainment tonight we are delighted to present . . . • The Brent Junior Ensembles • Brent Special Schools • Brent Dhol Drummers • BMS Stage Band
Performing Tonight For your entertainment tonight we are delighted to present . . . • David Wong, Brent Young Musician of the Year 2008 • BMS Staff String Quartet • Shlomo and The “One Voice” Choir
What Will You Hear? The World in One Borough … A musical tour of different types and styles of music from around the world
Where will the tour take you? Tonight brings music from ... • South Africa • Ghana • Jamaica • China
Where will the tour take you? Tonight brings music from ... • Britain • America • England • Poland
Where will the tour take you? Tonight brings music from ... • India • Brent • Germany • Africa
Where will the tour take you? Tonight brings music from ... • Brazil • The Caribbean • Finland
Brent Young Musician of the Year David Wong David won the title of ‘Brent Young Musician of the Year 2008’ at the finals which took place in March, performing Debussy’s ‘Premiere Rhapsodie’
Brent Young Musician of the Year David Wong • A former student of Brent Music Service’s Saturday morning school and currently a student of Westminster School • David took up the clarinet at the age of 8 and just 6 years later had already achieved Grade 8 (Distinction)
Brent Young Musician of the Year David Wong We are delighted that David has come as our special guest soloist at Brent Makes Music 2008 as he inspires us on his clarinet with his performance of Weber’s ‘Quintet in Bb Major’ (Opus 34)
Shlomo – Human Beatbox Artist One of the world’s leading beatbox artists, Shlomo has worked for years to push the boundaries of beatboxing as an artform
Shlomo – Human Beatbox Artist • Shlomo can make music with his mouth that you cannot begin to imagine • His ability to create all manner of drum sounds, vocal scratches and complex rhythmic beatbox techniques
Shlomo – Human Beatbox Artist • His talent has seen him perform all over the world • He has worked and performed with artists such as Mr Scruff, the Swingle Singers, Damon Albarn, the Specials, Bill Bailey and his own hip hop crew Foreign Beggars
The ‘One-Voice’ Project • Shlomo leads the ‘One Voice’ group tonight • He has been commissioned by Brent Council to work with local choirs and vocal groups of all ages to experiment with the different cultural sounds Brent has to offer
The ‘One-Voice’ Project • This exciting collaboration is a fusion of ideas • The commission is part of Brent’s cultural offer celebrating the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The ‘One-Voice’ Project Tonight’s performance is an extract from the full 20 minute presentation which will be performed at the Brent ‘Respect Festival’ at Roundwood Park on Sunday 6th July 2008
Brent Music Service Brent Music Service provides instrumental and vocal music tuition to over 6,000 children every week. Tonight’s performances by 1,500 of Brent’s young musicians is evidence of the way in which so many young people can benefit from the service
Brent Music Service Want To Learn An Instrument? • Brent Music Service makes learning a musical instrument easy to arrange and fun. • Our team of fully qualified tutors visit most Brent schools each week and you can arrange lessons directly with your school
Brent Music Service Get Involved . . . If you enjoy this evening’s performances, why not get involved and join one of Brent Music Service’s ensembles? By joining an ensemble, you can expand your musical knowledge and meet new friends
Brent Music Service Evening Centres Brent Music Service runs three evening music centres in the London Borough of Brent, all offering ensemble playing opportunities for young people aged between 8 and 19
Brent Music Service Music Ensembles Through the BMS Evening Centres, the following music ensembles are available: • Junior Ensemble For brass, string, woodwind and percussion • Brent Guitar EnsembleDue to start in Autumn Term 2008
Brent Music Service Music Ensembles • Brent Youth Concert Band For brass, woodwind and percussion • Brent Junior Choir • Brent Youth String Orchestra • Theory Lessons • Brent Drums
Brent Music Service Come and Join Us . . . Brent Music Service has been providing instrumental and vocal music tuition in and out of schools for the borough for the last 14 years, offering musical education to over 75,000 students during this time
Brent Makes Music - Official Website Enjoy tonight again, again and again by visiting . . . www.BrentMakesMusic.com
Brent Makes Music - Official Website www.BrentMakesMusic.com • In just a few days, you’ll be able to • download: • Photographs from tonight’s show • Video coverage of performances • The souvenir programme
Brent Makes Music - Official Website www.BrentMakesMusic.com • … and you can already download: • Pre-show press coverage • The event’s publicity poster
Brent Music Service – New Website • Brent Music Service itself now also has a new website • It includes information about the BMS Evening Centres and music ensembles and offers advice on obtaining musical tuition in Brent • Be inspired – Find out more at www.BrentMusicService.com
Brent Makes Music We are sure you will enjoy this evening’s show and we thank you for being an appreciative and enthusiastic audience
Brent Makes Music – At The End IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • If you are collecting a performer at the end of the show, please leave by the formal exits and meet them in the Wembley Arena Square • Performers may NOT be collected from the stage