JAM, the music charity that commissions new works from some of the most influential UK classical music composers will celebrate its 25th anniversary later this month with a special concert.

Founded in 2000 as the John Armitage Memorial Trust (JAM), the event will be held on Wednesday 26th May at St Bride's Church, Fleet Street in London.

Call for Music

Over the past 25 years the charity has gained acclaim for nurturing, promoting and enabling new classical music. It's annual 'Call for Music' has taken place since 2002.

These have included work from the likes of Judith Bingham, Jonathan Dove, Thea Musgrave, Gabriel Jackson, Hannah Kendall, Mark-Anthony Turnage and Paul Mealor.

The event will feature JAM's first ever commission, Timothy Jackson's 'No Answer' to the world premiere of Joseph Phibbs' 'Seven Songs of Nature'. Also included is JAM's most recognised commission, 'Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal' by Paul Mealor, which became 'Ubi Caritas' as part of the now Prince and Princes of Wales.

The outstanding programme which also features the London premiere of the brass quintet 'Chrome' by Laura Heneghan will be performed by Onyx Brass, The Chapel Choir of Selwyn College, Cambridge and Simon Hogan (organ). It will be conducted by Sarah MacDonald.

Countless opportunities

Reflecting on the anniversary, composer Gabriel Jackson said: "For over 25 years now JAM has been putting on fascinating concerts, has commissioned a substantial body of new work and given countless opportunities to emerging composers through their submissions scheme. Without them, the world would be a much duller place!"

Further information:

JAM: Music of Our Time
Wednesday 26 March (7.00pm)
St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, London (EC4Y 8AU)
The Chapel Choir of Selwyn College, Cambridge
Onyx Brass; Simon Hogan, organ;
Conductor: Sarah MacDonald

Tickets: £20 | £15 | under 18s free
Now on sale via: www.jamconcert.org