Music For Youth 2014: Recital Hall, July 9

John Cleveland College Brass Quintet at Music For

1. John Cleveland College Brass Quintet

Five youngsters from Hinckley in Leicestershire kicked off the ensemble programme of the Music For Youth National Festival at Birmingham's Recital Hall today with arrangements of 'Just a Closer Walk', 'Amazing Grace', and 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

2. John Cleveland College Brass Quintet

Aged between 14-18 years old, these five from Hinckley in Leicestershire played arrangements of 'Just a Closer Walk', 'Amazing Grace', and 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' at the Music For Youth National Festival. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

3. John Cleveland College Brass Quintet

Five youngsters from Hinckley in Leicestershire kicked off the ensemble programme of the Music For Youth National Festival at Birmingham's Recital Hall today with arrangements of 'Just a Closer Walk', 'Amazing Grace', and 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

4. John Cleveland College Brass Quintet

Five youngsters from Hinckley in Leicestershire kicked off the ensemble programme of the Music For Youth National Festival at Birmingham's Recital Hall today with arrangements of 'Just a Closer Walk', 'Amazing Grace', and 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

5. John Cleveland College Brass Quintet

Five youngsters from Hinckley in Leicestershire kicked off the ensemble programme of the Music For Youth National Festival at Birmingham's Recital Hall today with arrangements of 'Just a Closer Walk', 'Amazing Grace', and 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

6. John Cleveland College Brass Quintet

Five youngsters from Hinckley in Leicestershire kicked off the ensemble programme of the Music For Youth National Festival at Birmingham's Recital Hall today with arrangements of 'Just a Closer Walk', 'Amazing Grace', and 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

7. John Cleveland College Brass Quintet

Five youngsters from Hinckley in Leicestershire kicked off the ensemble programme of the Music For Youth National Festival at Birmingham's Recital Hall today with arrangements of 'Just a Closer Walk', 'Amazing Grace', and 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

8. John Cleveland College Brass Quintet

Five youngsters from Hinckley in Leicestershire kicked off the ensemble programme of the Music For Youth National Festival at Birmingham's Recital Hall today with arrangements of 'Just a Closer Walk', 'Amazing Grace', and 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

9. Northampton Youth Percussion Ensemble

The first (and only?) Marimba concerto at Music For Youth's Naitonal Festival 2014, performed by these teenagers from Northampton. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

10. Northampton Youth Percussion Ensemble

The first (and only?) Marimba concerto at Music For Youth's Naitonal Festival 2014, performed by these teenagers from Northampton. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

11. Northampton Youth Percussion Ensemble

The first (and only?) Marimba concerto at Music For Youth's Naitonal Festival 2014, performed by these teenagers from Northampton. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

12. Northampton Youth Percussion Ensemble

The first (and only?) Marimba concerto at Music For Youth's Naitonal Festival 2014, performed by these teenagers from Northampton. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

13. Northampton Youth Percussion Ensemble

The first (and only?) Marimba concerto at Music For Youth's Naitonal Festival 2014, performed by these teenagers from Northampton. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

14. Glantaf Duo

Handel meets Hot Canary - a beautiful juxtaposition of repertoire from Glantaf Duo at the Recital Hall in Birmingham. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

15. Glantaf Duo

Handel meets Hot Canary - a beautiful juxtaposition of repertoire from Glantaf Duo at the Recital Hall in Birmingham. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

16. Glantaf Duo

Handel meets Hot Canary - a beautiful juxtaposition of repertoire from Glantaf Duo at the Recital Hall in Birmingham. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

17. Glantaf Duo

Handel meets Hot Canary - a beautiful juxtaposition of repertoire from Glantaf Duo at the Recital Hall in Birmingham. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

18. Glantaf Duo

Handel meets Hot Canary - a beautiful juxtaposition of repertoire from Glantaf Duo at the Recital Hall in Birmingham. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

19. Cello Massiff

Any ensemble called 'Cello Massiff' gets an automatic thumbs up as far as we're concerned... and they played some stonking Sibelius too! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

20. Cello Massiff

Any ensemble called 'Cello Massiff' gets an automatic thumbs up as far as we're concerned... and they played some stonking Sibelius too! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

21. Cello Massiff

Any ensemble called 'Cello Massiff' gets an automatic thumbs up as far as we're concerned... and they played some stonking Sibelius too! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

22. Cello Massiff

Any ensemble called 'Cello Massiff' gets an automatic thumbs up as far as we're concerned... and they played some stonking Sibelius too! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

23. Cello Massiff

Any ensemble called 'Cello Massiff' gets an automatic thumbs up as far as we're concerned... and they played some stonking Sibelius too! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

24. Cello Massiff

Any ensemble called 'Cello Massiff' gets an automatic thumbs up as far as we're concerned... and they played some stonking Sibelius too! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

25. Cello Massiff

Any ensemble called 'Cello Massiff' gets an automatic thumbs up as far as we're concerned... and they played some stonking Sibelius too! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

26. Cello Massiff

Any ensemble called 'Cello Massiff' gets an automatic thumbs up as far as we're concerned... and they played some stonking Sibelius too! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

27. Drumline

Performing music by Michael Jackson, arranged by musical director Mark Lewalski, as well as a piece composed by him, Party Popper.

28. Drumline

Performing music by Michael Jackson, arranged by musical director Mark Lewalski, as well as a piece composed by him, Party Popper.

29. Drumline

Performing music by Michael Jackson, arranged by musical director Mark Lewalski, as well as a piece composed by him, Party Popper.

30. Drumline

Performing music by Michael Jackson, arranged by musical director Mark Lewalski, as well as a piece composed by him, Party Popper.

31. Drumline

Performing music by Michael Jackson, arranged by musical director Mark Lewalski, as well as a piece composed by him, Party Popper.

32. Drumline

Performing music by Michael Jackson, arranged by musical director Mark Lewalski, as well as a piece composed by him, Party Popper.

33. Drumline

Performing music by Michael Jackson, arranged by musical director Mark Lewalski, as well as a piece composed by him, Party Popper.

34. Drumline

Performing music by Michael Jackson, arranged by musical director Mark Lewalski, as well as a piece composed by him, Party Popper.

35. Oxfordshire County Clarinet Choir

Performing Armenian Song by Khachaturian and Puszta by Jan Van der Roost, the Oxfordshire Clarinet Choir take to the Recital Hall stage.

36. Oxfordshire County Clarinet Choir

Performing Armenian Song by Khachaturian and Puszta by Jan Van der Roost, the Oxfordshire Clarinet Choir take to the Recital Hall stage.

37. Oxfordshire County Clarinet Choir

Performing Armenian Song by Khachaturian and Puszta by Jan Van der Roost, the Oxfordshire Clarinet Choir take to the Recital Hall stage.

38. Oxfordshire County Clarinet Choir

Performing Armenian Song by Khachaturian and Puszta by Jan Van der Roost, the Oxfordshire Clarinet Choir take to the Recital Hall stage.

39. Oxfordshire County Clarinet Choir

Performing Armenian Song by Khachaturian and Puszta by Jan Van der Roost, the Oxfordshire Clarinet Choir take to the Recital Hall stage.

40. Oxfordshire County Clarinet Choir

Performing Armenian Song by Khachaturian and Puszta by Jan Van der Roost, the Oxfordshire Clarinet Choir take to the Recital Hall stage.

41. Cheddar Valley Music Club Brass Ensemble

After travelling from Cheddar in Somerset, these 14 and 15 year olds performed a wide range of music including Gabriell's Canzon a 4, three sea shanties, and the theme from The Pink Panther! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

42. Cheddar Valley Music Club Brass Ensemble

After travelling from Cheddar in Somerset, these 14 and 15 year olds performed a wide range of music including Gabriell's Canzon a 4, three sea shanties, and the theme from The Pink Panther! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

43. Cheddar Valley Music Club Brass Ensemble

After travelling from Cheddar in Somerset, these 14 and 15 year olds performed a wide range of music including Gabriell's Canzon a 4, three sea shanties, and the theme from The Pink Panther! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

44. Cheddar Valley Music Club Brass Ensemble

After travelling from Cheddar in Somerset, these 14 and 15 year olds performed a wide range of music including Gabriell's Canzon a 4, three sea shanties, and the theme from The Pink Panther! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

45. Cheddar Valley Music Club Brass Ensemble

After travelling from Cheddar in Somerset, these 14 and 15 year olds performed a wide range of music including Gabriell's Canzon a 4, three sea shanties, and the theme from The Pink Panther! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

46. Cheddar Valley Music Club Brass Ensemble

After travelling from Cheddar in Somerset, these 14 and 15 year olds performed a wide range of music including Gabriell's Canzon a 4, three sea shanties, and the theme from The Pink Panther! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

47. Cheddar Valley Music Club Brass Ensemble

After travelling from Cheddar in Somerset, these 14 and 15 year olds performed a wide range of music including Gabriell's Canzon a 4, three sea shanties, and the theme from The Pink Panther! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

48. Cheddar Valley Music Club Brass Ensemble

After travelling from Cheddar in Somerset, these 14 and 15 year olds performed a wide range of music including Gabriell's Canzon a 4, three sea shanties, and the theme from The Pink Panther! Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

49. Music Mentors

Music mentors Damien Harron and Eric Tebbett take to the stage to advise the young musicians.

50. Iris

These youngsters from the Isle of Wight performed Riptide, Coast and Mr Sandman on stage at the Recital Hall in Birmingham. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

51. Iris

These youngsters from the Isle of Wight performed Riptide, Coast and Mr Sandman on stage at the Recital Hall in Birmingham. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

52. Iris

These youngsters from the Isle of Wight performed Riptide, Coast and Mr Sandman on stage at the Recital Hall in Birmingham. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

53. Iris

These youngsters from the Isle of Wight performed Riptide, Coast and Mr Sandman on stage at the Recital Hall in Birmingham. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

54. Iris

These youngsters from the Isle of Wight performed Riptide, Coast and Mr Sandman on stage at the Recital Hall in Birmingham. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

55. Sir Thomas Picton Boys Vocal Quartet

These singers from Haverfordwest, aged between 12-18 perform on the Recital Hall stage. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

56. Sir Thomas Picton Boys Vocal Quartet

These singers from Haverfordwest, aged between 12-18 perform on the Recital Hall stage. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

57. Sir Thomas Picton Boys Vocal Quartet

These singers from Haverfordwest, aged between 12-18 perform on the Recital Hall stage. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

58. Sir Thomas Picton Boys Vocal Quartet

These singers from Haverfordwest, aged between 12-18 perform on the Recital Hall stage. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

59. Sir Thomas Picton Boys Vocal Quartet

These singers from Haverfordwest, aged between 12-18 perform on the Recital Hall stage. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

60. Sir Thomas Picton Boys Vocal Quartet

These singers from Haverfordwest, aged between 12-18 perform on the Recital Hall stage. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

61. Sir Thomas Picton Boys Vocal Quartet

These singers from Haverfordwest, aged between 12-18 perform on the Recital Hall stage. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

62. Isca Linea Harp Ensemble

Nothing like a little Lloyd Webber followed by Pirates of the Carribean... played on the harp! Brilliant arrangements from Isca Linea Harp Ensemble. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

63. Isca Linea Harp Ensemble

Nothing like a little Lloyd Webber followed by Pirates of the Carribean... played on the harp! Brilliant arrangements from Isca Linea Harp Ensemble. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

64. Isca Linea Harp Ensemble

Nothing like a little Lloyd Webber followed by Pirates of the Carribean... played on the harp! Brilliant arrangements from Isca Linea Harp Ensemble. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

65. Isca Linea Harp Ensemble

Nothing like a little Lloyd Webber followed by Pirates of the Carribean... played on the harp! Brilliant arrangements from Isca Linea Harp Ensemble. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

66. Pembrokeshire Schools' Symphonic Brass

This talented brass group treated the Recital Hall audience to Soul Bossa Nova by Quincy Jones, traditional piece Calon Lan and Jacob Gade's Jealousy. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

67. Pembrokeshire Schools' Symphonic Brass

This talented brass group treated the Recital Hall audience to Soul Bossa Nova by Quincy Jones, traditional piece Calon Lan and Jacob Gade's Jealousy. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

68. Pembrokeshire Schools' Symphonic Brass

This talented brass group treated the Recital Hall audience to Soul Bossa Nova by Quincy Jones, traditional piece Calon Lan and Jacob Gade's Jealousy. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

69. Pembrokeshire Schools' Symphonic Brass

This talented brass group treated the Recital Hall audience to Soul Bossa Nova by Quincy Jones, traditional piece Calon Lan and Jacob Gade's Jealousy. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

70. Pembrokeshire Schools' Symphonic Brass

This talented brass group treated the Recital Hall audience to Soul Bossa Nova by Quincy Jones, traditional piece Calon Lan and Jacob Gade's Jealousy. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

71. Pembrokeshire Schools' Symphonic Brass

This talented brass group treated the Recital Hall audience to Soul Bossa Nova by Quincy Jones, traditional piece Calon Lan and Jacob Gade's Jealousy. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

72. Pembrokeshire Schools' Symphonic Brass

This talented brass group treated the Recital Hall audience to Soul Bossa Nova by Quincy Jones, traditional piece Calon Lan and Jacob Gade's Jealousy. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

73. Pembrokeshire Schools' Symphonic Brass

This talented brass group treated the Recital Hall audience to Soul Bossa Nova by Quincy Jones, traditional piece Calon Lan and Jacob Gade's Jealousy. Photo: Gobinder Jhitta

74. Crypt School Barbershop Quartet

Serenaded by a barbershop quartet, the Recital Hall audience were treated to boaters and braces - and suitably lively music, of course.

75. Crypt School Barbershop Quartet

Serenaded by a barbershop quartet, the Recital Hall audience were treated to boaters and braces - and suitably lively music, of course.

76. Crypt School Barbershop Quartet

Serenaded by a barbershop quartet, the Recital Hall audience were treated to boaters and braces - and suitably lively music, of course.

77. Crypt School Barbershop Quartet

Serenaded by a barbershop quartet, the Recital Hall audience were treated to boaters and braces - and suitably lively music, of course.

78. Crypt School Barbershop Quartet

Serenaded by a barbershop quartet, the Recital Hall audience were treated to boaters and braces - and suitably lively music, of course.

79. Crypt School Barbershop Quartet

Serenaded by a barbershop quartet, the Recital Hall audience were treated to boaters and braces - and suitably lively music, of course.

80. Crypt School Barbershop Quartet

Serenaded by a barbershop quartet, the Recital Hall audience were treated to boaters and braces - and suitably lively music, of course.

81. Sir Thomas Picton Girls Vocal Quartet

Head of Music James Olyott is back on stage, this time, with his girls' vocal quartet! The young musicians even performed a student composition, The Cloths of Heaven, by James Bartlett - along with Pharrell's Happy, of course.

82. Sir Thomas Picton Girls Vocal Quartet

Head of Music James Olyott is back on stage, this time, with his girls' vocal quartet! The young musicians even performed a student composition, The Cloths of Heaven, by James Bartlett - along with Pharrell's Happy, of course.

83. Sir Thomas Picton Girls Vocal Quartet

Head of Music James Olyott is back on stage, this time, with his girls' vocal quartet! The young musicians even performed a student composition, The Cloths of Heaven, by James Bartlett - along with Pharrell's Happy, of course.

84. Sir Thomas Picton Girls Vocal Quartet

Head of Music James Olyott is back on stage, this time, with his girls' vocal quartet! The young musicians even performed a student composition, The Cloths of Heaven, by James Bartlett - along with Pharrell's Happy, of course.

85. Sir Thomas Picton Girls Vocal Quartet

Head of Music James Olyott is back on stage, this time, with his girls' vocal quartet! The young musicians even performed a student composition, The Cloths of Heaven, by James Bartlett - along with Pharrell's Happy, of course.

86. Birmingham Schools' Brass Ensemble

Not a long journey for this brass ensemble, who descended on the Recital Hall to perform Sonata for Brass Ballad by Robert Ramskill and Sunny Side of the Street by Jimmy McHugh. Photo: Katja Ogrin

87. Birmingham Schools' Brass Ensemble

Not a long journey for this brass ensemble, who descended on the Recital Hall to perform Sonata for Brass Ballad by Robert Ramskill and Sunny Side of the Street by Jimmy McHugh. Photo: Katja Ogrin

88. Birmingham Schools' Brass Ensemble

Not a long journey for this brass ensemble, who descended on the Recital Hall to perform Sonata for Brass Ballad by Robert Ramskill and Sunny Side of the Street by Jimmy McHugh. Photo: Katja Ogrin

89. Birmingham Schools' Brass Ensemble

Not a long journey for this brass ensemble, who descended on the Recital Hall to perform Sonata for Brass Ballad by Robert Ramskill and Sunny Side of the Street by Jimmy McHugh. Photo: Katja Ogrin

90. Birmingham Schools' Brass Ensemble

Not a long journey for this brass ensemble, who descended on the Recital Hall to perform Sonata for Brass Ballad by Robert Ramskill and Sunny Side of the Street by Jimmy McHugh. Photo: Katja Ogrin

91. Birmingham Schools' Brass Ensemble

Not a long journey for this brass ensemble, who descended on the Recital Hall to perform Sonata for Brass Ballad by Robert Ramskill and Sunny Side of the Street by Jimmy McHugh. Photo: Katja Ogrin

92. Truro College String Ensemble

Five Greek Dances from the Truro College String Ensemble, aged between 17 and 19. Photo: Katja Ogrin

93. Truro College String Ensemble

Five Greek Dances from the Truro College String Ensemble, aged between 17 and 19. Photo: Katja Ogrin

94. Truro College String Ensemble

Five Greek Dances from the Truro College String Ensemble, aged between 17 and 19. Photo: Katja Ogrin

95. Truro College String Ensemble

Five Greek Dances from the Truro College String Ensemble, aged between 17 and 19. Photo: Katja Ogrin

96. Truro College String Ensemble

Five Greek Dances from the Truro College String Ensemble, aged between 17 and 19. Photo: Katja Ogrin

97. Truro College String Ensemble

Five Greek Dances from the Truro College String Ensemble, aged between 17 and 19. Photo: Katja Ogrin

98. Truro College String Ensemble

Five Greek Dances from the Truro College String Ensemble, aged between 17 and 19. Photo: Katja Ogrin