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A group of Year 2 students from Ashmole Primary school visited Westminster Music Library for a Bridge to the Community performance earlier this month. This was their first performance outside of school and they played a selection of pieces before having the chance to explore the music library and learn about a few famous composers! Have a look at their video blog to see how they got on!... read more
Today LMM Award Holder, Elena Urioste played two pieces for the pupils at King Solomon Academy, with accompanist, Belinda Jones. This is the first time an LMM Award Holder has given a full-length recital with an accompanist through LMM’s Bridge to the Community initiative.... read more
Yesterday marked my second day working as an intern LMM and my first time watching the Bridge Project in action. I arrived yesterday morning at the Jessop Primary School to hallways buzzing with the enthusiasm and energy of many young musicians. As soon as I walked into the music room, the year 2 children happily threw on a number of green London Music Masters t-shirts and began chattering about the performance that was about to take place. ... read more
With so much in the news recently about library closures it was great to see a group of Year 3’s from Jessop Primary enjoy their visit to Westminster Music Library last Friday. As part of Bridge to the Community the children performed to an enthusiastic audience before being given a short tour of the library and learning about some famous composers.... read more
Just hours after performing on stage at the Festival Hall ten children from Ashmole Primary were off showcasing their skills once more, this time at the Evelina Children’s Hospital.... read more
Part of my life involves visiting a wide variety of different schools across the country to give workshops with my group, Painting Music. But I can safely say we have never been invited to anything quite as vibrant, exciting and enjoyable as Bridge Fest 2010, held at Jessop Primary School on 9 July. The day opened with a whole school assembly, where everyone got a taste of just what was in store during the day. As well as Painting Music there were brass players from the London Philharmonic Orchestra, singing workshops with the incredibly enthusiastic Jess and Aidan, RCM clarinettists brought in to entertain the nursery children, and, to top it all off, some West African Drumming!...... read more
As part of Bridge Fest 2010, two small groups of Year 1 and 2 students from Ashmole Primary school took part in our first community performances, taking their violins to Stockwell Good Neighbours and Vassal Elderly Peoples Project to showcase their skills...... read more