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Young Musicians at Royal Albert Hall

Posted on: December 2nd 2024

Last week a number of Amery Hill School alumni participated in a concert at the Royal Albert Hall which saw the Hampshire County Youth Band perform ‘Gaelforce’, by Peter Graham. Conducted by Jon Cranston, alumni Alex Richards proudly took centre stage for the solo.

The Music for Youth Proms concert showcases the brilliance of young musicians from across the whole UK. Known for its electric atmosphere and diverse musical performancRoyal albert halles, each night, over 1500 amazing young musicians perform on the iconic Royal Albert Hall stage in ensembles, bands, and choirs large and small, performing pieces from all music disciplines.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this performance – it was truly brilliant!

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