HUNDREDS tuned in to live performances by young musicians from across Coventry.
Coventry Music’s Summer Showcase at Warwick Arts Centre featured a wide range of performances, including choirs from across the city, afterschool music groups and a big finale featuring over 400 performers playing Golden from KPop Demon Hunters.
The event celebrated the hard work and dedication of the students and tutors who make music together across the city, and residents, parents and carers were invited to join in the celebrations.
Coventry City Council education spokesman Coun Abdul Salam Khan said: “Coventry has so much young musical talent and the Summer Showcase is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate it. Our children and young people work incredibly hard, supported by dedicated tutors and their schools across the city, and this event is a fantastic opportunity for families and residents to come together to enjoy the results of all that hard work.”
Amayah, aged 14 from Blue Coat School, who performed with the Flute Group and Project Orchestra, said: “This was a great experience to meet new people and play in an actual professional venue in front of loads of people”.
Ruby, aged 17 and a clarinettist with Project Orchestra at Heart of England School Sixth Form, added “This was a nice opportunity to be part of a big group and play a concert in a massive space!”
There will be a further opportunity to celebrate in February next, with another major celebration event taking place as the Music Service in the city turns 80 years old.
To mark the milestone, all former students and teachers are invited to take part in a special performance at Warwick Arts Centre.
Register at www.coventry.gov.uk/CoventryMusicAnniversary to take part in the performance.
Coventry Music is the major provider of music activity in the city and delivers this in partnership with schools, Heart of England Music Hub partners and regional arts organisations.
Visit www.coventrymusic.co.uk to find out more about Coventry Music or learn about how to get involved.
