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Symphonic Brass to start changing lives

The Symphonic Brass of London will undertake its first education project with Bromley Youth Music Trust in September — with the motto Music Changes Lives.

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Symphonic Brass of London has announced that following the formation of its new Education Department, its first project with the Bromley Youth Music Trust will start in September.

The 10 week Clare House Inspire project will feature the Symphonic Brass of London's Big Band in a scheme part funded by The Mayor's Music Fund.

Delighted

SBOL Head of Education Martin Heartfield told 4BR: "We are delighted to be working in partnership with the Bromley Youth Music Trust and look forward to a fabulous programme of music-making with their young musicians."

Bromley Youth Music Trust motto is 'Music Changes Lives' and our collaboration with the Symphonic Brass of London is set to achieve just thatIan Rowe, Principal of BYMT

Music Changes Lives

Ian Rowe, Principal of BYMT added: "Bromley Youth Music Trust motto is 'Music Changes Lives' and our collaboration with the Symphonic Brass of London is set to achieve just that.

For young musicians to have the opportunity to perform side by side with highly respected professional musicians is the ultimate in inspiration. Our mission in this project is to create a brand new 64 piece wind band from scratch in just 10 weeks!"

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