Celebrating 2 years of Portsmouth Music Hub

The impact of the Hub across the city and beyond has been far-reaching and thousands of children and young people have participated in diverse and exciting musical and cultural opportunities through the Hub this year.

Special thanks to the Hub Partners, Friends of Portsmouth Music Hub and the dedicated staff who work so hard as part of the Hub’s offer for young people in Portsmouth.

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Right: Children from schools across the city performing in Circus-scape at Kings Theatre on 18th March 2013

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An update from Sue Beckett, Director of Portsmouth Music Hub

November 7th marks the second Anniversary of Portsmouth Music Hub and the Hub flag is flying high in Guildhall Square to mark the occasion. Winning the Hub Innovation Award is a great tribute to the work of all the Partners whose contributions to children’s music and joined up music making across Portsmouth have been considerable. I am delighted that Portsmouth Music Hub has been recognised nationally for its considerable achievements over the past two years.

An update from Andy Grays, Chair of Portsmouth Music Hub Board

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Warren Mailley-Smith Jeff Rich at Cottage Grove Primary School

The Band of the Royal Marines at Kings Theatre

Events to celebrate the Hub’s 2nd Anniversary

Joint concerts and performances e.g. The Band of the Royal Marines

Large-scale professional concerts, e.g. Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Professional recitals in schools for over 2000 young people e.g. Quintessential

Workshops including world music, jazz, rock and pop, classical music and composition

Vocal and instrumental ensembles

Innovative songbooks and original commissions

Conferences, networking and continuing professional development e.g. A Taste of the Hub

Showcase performances e.g. Circus-scape at Kings Theatre

City-wide instrumental festivals and recitals

Opportunities to play new instruments e.g. Portsmouth Guildhall Family Day

Civic events e.g. Mayor Making and Council’s Carol Concert on the Guildhall Steps

Inclusive opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities e.g.

Special School Celebration

Performance evenings for musicians of all standards

Masterclasses with professional musicians for talented students

Opportunities for the whole community to engage with music through the Hub

Portsmouth Music Hub ActivitiesOver the past year, the Hub has provided a wide range of musical events and opportunities working with many Hub Partners, which includes:

Thousands of children are taking part in music events on 7th November as part of the Hub’s celebrations.

Almost 2000 children will be participating in interactive concerts given by the Band of the Royal Marines School of Music at the Kings Theatre. Warren Mailley-Smith, international concert pianist and Hub Partner, is giving recitals in schools and performing at a special Hub Anniversary recital in the Lord Mayor’s Banqueting Suite in the evening.

Jeff Rich, former drummer with Status Quo, is also visiting Portsmouth to thrill audiences with his amazing drumming.

There is so music musical activity as the Hub has so much to celebrate!

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Circus-scape - A Hub Showcase PerformanceOne of the highlights of the year was the innovative showcase, Circus-scape. This was a commissioned musical composed by Hub Partners involving school-based workshops, culminating in a performance by over 500 young people from infant, primary and secondary schools.

The exhilarating showcase included performances from Hub Partners including Portsmouth University’s circus skills group, Portsmouth Chinese Association and one of the students on the Hub’s musically talented register, who performed ‘The Acrobat’ on trombone. The event provided an opportunity for students engaged in Arts Awards to get involved with the production and management aspects of the event.

One of the young singers summed up her experience:“This was the best night of my life. I loved the songs, I loved the circus acts and the music was brilliant. I was so proud to sing and perform in this fantastic show.” Ella, aged 9

How many children have engaged with the Hub?During the past year the Hub has impacted on the lives of thousands of children and young people across the city:

Over 4,000 young people have received weekly music lessons

Almost 6,000 young people have taken part in the Portsmouth Music Programme

Over 2,000 young people have enjoyed performance recitals in schools

Over 6,000 young people have participated in music festivals across the city

Over 10000 young people have participated in concerts, performances and musical events

100% of children and young people in Portsmouth Schools and Academies have had access to a wide range of

free opportunities through Portsmouth Music Hub

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