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Earthsong celebration showcases musical talent in Bristol schools

Two young people play violins
This month we celebrated the achievements of young musicians in schools across the city. Bridgehouse at Bristol Beacon was filled with the sounds of the Earthsong symphony orchestra.
 
The orchestra was made up of children from 13 primary schools participating in the Earthsong Programme. Each school have been learning parts separately, and this was their chance to come together to play as an ensemble. After a day of rehearsals, it was standing room only for the teachers, parents and friends who were invited to listen to the final performance.
 
The schools who have progressed through the programme, are offered whole-school musical assemblies each year to reach all children and support and grow the schools’ musical culture.
 
The Earthsong Programme, created in partnership with the Earthsong Foundation, aims to prepare students for music in secondary school and lifelong musical experiences in adult life.
 
Photography by Walter Wojnarowski | Soul Media
A group of children play violins and cellos together while reading music
A row of children play trumpets
Two children holding violins smile together
A group of children holding violins smile off camera
A group of children wearing red school uniform smile at the camera
An shot from above of a of a children's orchestra. The conductor has her hands in the air.
A shot from behind of children playing flutes
An audience watches a children's orchestra
A group of children play flutes together
A group of people watch a performance from a staircase
A group of children play violins
A child bows in front of an audience
A shot of two people watching a children's orchestra over a balcony

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