This year 200 children that have been involved with the Telford
Primary Music Enhancement Project were chosen to perform two newly
commissioned works at the National Association of Headteachers
Conference in Telford.
The works have been commissioned from Martin Riley and Gareth
Jones have been specially written to incorporate ideas and
influences of Telford.
On piece written by Martin Riley involved 50 strong childrens
percussion ensemble and professional percussion duo "Maraca
2". The professional duo worked with the children in school
leading up to the performance.
The other piece written by Gareth Jones was called "A Laymans
Guide to Telford" and is written for childrens choir, two narrators
and professional chamber ensemble. The children were coached
vocally by Lizzy Parks, one of the Musicate professional vocal
coaches.