This year is the big NBSS 15 year anniversary. We will be celebrating with a very special End of Year Concert in a novel location, and hopefully many of our alumni players will be joining us for this special day. The programme will include NBSS's most loved performances ranging from Suzuki pieces, to folk, rock and dubstep. Pianists will be playing their own sets alongside the strings - so do not miss this milestone in our series of events!
NBSS players are busy contributing to numerous musical events in and around Birmingham. Just last week, some of our young players were part of the Birmingham Schools' Central Ensemble Gala Concerts at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, followed by this weeks' performance of a whole Richard Strauss Extravaganza at Symphony Hall in which some of our most advanced players are taking part. Plenty of NBSS players also play in the local Apollo Orchestra and created a magical family concert last week.
Tremendous congratulations to Sophia who performed with the Royal Sutton Coldfield Orchestra in their Young Soloist Concert alongside 5 other players. It is such a wonderful opportunity for young musicians - Sophia was chosen to play Jewish Town and the Theme from Schindler's list by John Williams. The church was nearly sold out and everyone enjoyed the most wonderful musical evening, showing off the up-and coming young players.
NBSS is excited about the forthcoming Suzuki Gala on Easter Sunday 2027. Many players have already sent off their application and are hoping for a place. The gala will be taking place at Symphony Hall in BIrmingham, so is practically on our doorstep! This amazing event will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for our young players and everyone is very much looking forward to it. Pieces are already in preparation, particularly for the higher level players.
"Where love is deep, much can be accomplished."
Shinichi Suzuki, Nurtured by Love: The Classic Approach to Talent Education