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SUPPORTING BPO'S EDUCATION PROJECTS ACROSS SUSSEX
On Sunday 6th September, the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra is fielding a relay team for the Brighton & Hove Triathlon, in order to fundraise for the orchestra's education outreach programme.
I will do a 1,500 sea swim as part of the relay team BPO Triathlon Trio, Chair Jonathan Brigden will cycle 40km along the seafront, before Operations Director Gill Davies picks up the baton for the final leg, running 10km to the finish line.
We have realised that, between the 3 relay team members, we have had eight children in Brighton & Hove schools for nearly five decades, so we really understand the value of children having access to music making and appreciation within the provision of the national curriculum.
Last season's education projects spanned film music lectures, masterclasses and percussion workshops, reaching hundreds of pupils across eight local schools, with ambitious plans to grow this over the year ahead.
Raised funds will support our new young players ensemble Brighton Spring to lead masterclasses and side-by-side performances in local schools, pop artist Bishi to visit to local schools looking at song-writing, and percussionist Adriano Adewale to return to Brighton and reach more junior schools with his spectacular ‘sounds of the rainforest’ workshops.
PRAISE FOR OUR OUTREACH LAST YEAR
Adriano's assembly was absolutely phenomenal. Everyone who was there cannot stop talking about it. It was amazing to see Adriano make what sounded like a 5 piece band from just one percussion instrument and the rainforest soundscape was spellbinding. The children who took part in the workshop absolutely loved it and came back completely buzzing. Sophia Booth, Y6 Teacher and Music Lead, St Andrew’s C of E Primary School Hove
Once again, thank you for your continued support for us here at Patcham. I have been able to have several conversations with students using Adriano's wise sentiments and it is clear that the students took his words and philosophies to heart. Each of [the BPO’s] events are expanding the cultural worlds of our children and providing a meaningful musical experience.’ - Stefan Mapp, Head of Music, Patcham High School