1. Wembley Arena, Wednesday 11th July
Brent Makes Music 2007
Wembley Arena, Wednesday 11th July

2. We are delighted to welcome you to
Brent Makes Music 2007
Performances from 1,300 of Brent’s talented young musicians
World Premiere of ‘Conjure Tales’
Brent Young Musician of the Year 2007, Savitri Grier
Music for all tastes
A night to remember in this world famous venue

3. Your Compere
Trevor Laird will be your compere and narrator for ‘Conjure Tales’ for this evening’s performance
Trevor has just been seen in Dr Who playing Martha's father Clive
His film work includes Quadrophenia, Babylon, Long Good Friday, Secrets and Lies, Love Honour and Obey
His TV work includes The Lenny Henry Show, Undercover Heart, Casualty, William and Mary and The Last Detective

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5. For your entertainment tonight we are delighted to present . . .
Performing Tonight
For your entertainment tonight we are delighted to present . . .
The Brent Youth Orchestra
The Brent Percussion Band
The Brent Youth Choir

6. For your entertainment tonight we are delighted to present . . .
Performing Tonight
For your entertainment tonight we are delighted to present . . .
Children from the Brent Music Service Recorder Programme
Alperton Community School Steel Band
Brent Music Service Junior Ensembles

7. For your entertainment tonight we are delighted to present . . .
Performing Tonight
For your entertainment tonight we are delighted to present . . .
The Brent Young Musician of the Year 2007 – Violinist, Savitri Grier
A Chamber Orchestra from Brent Music Service Staff Members
The Brent Music Service Stage Band
The Brent Youth Choir

8. For your entertainment tonight we are delighted to present . . .
Performing Tonight
For your entertainment tonight we are delighted to present . . .
Cornet Players from Regent Brass and The Broseley Brass Band
Massed Choir of 1,300 children from 32 schools for ‘Conjure Tales’
Vocal Soloist for ‘Conjure Tales’ – Natasha O’Donnell

9. Wembley Arena, Wednesday 11th July
Brent Makes Music 2007
Wembley Arena, Wednesday 11th July

10. There’s something for every taste …
What Will You Hear?
There’s something for every taste …
In the Stone – made famous by Earth, Wind and Fire
EBGB’s – an original piece for recorders
Dancing Queen – a hit for ABBA
Violin Concerto in E Major – Challenging solo work by J S Bach
Lambada – The hit dance single brought to the charts by Kaoma

11. There’s something for every taste …
What Will You Hear?
There’s something for every taste …
Grand March from Aida – A classic, uplifting march from Verdi’s opera
You Are So Beautiful/Wind Beneath My Wings –two lovely ballads in one
Movin’ On – A hit for gospel singer Kirk Franklin
A Disney Medley – favourite themes from your favourite Disney films

12. The second half brings you ‘Conjure Tales’
What Will You Hear?
The second half brings you ‘Conjure Tales’
A special commission by Brent Music Service
Inspired by the bicentenary of the Act to abolish the British slave trade
Story written by June Hamilton (Local writer, poet and Teacher)
Music composed by Eric Angus (Deputy Head of Brent Music Service)

13. The second half brings you ‘Conjure Tales’
What Will You Hear?
The second half brings you ‘Conjure Tales’
Performed by the massed choir of 1,300 children from 32 schools
With soloist, Natasha O’Donnell
Narrated by Trevor Laird
Accompanied by the Brent Music Service Stage Band

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15. The background to ‘Conjure Tales’
It is an adaptation of a short story, “Sister Becky’s Child”, by the black American author Charles Chesnutt (1858 – 1938).
The original was first published as part of a collection of short stories called “Conjure Tales” in 1899.
It deals with human beings in slavery dreaming of freedom.
The “conjure woman” is the local witch doctor, who is able to cast spells to help people, including, in this story, turning the baby into a bird so that it can fly to his mother and sing to her.

16. The background to ‘Conjure Tales’
The performance you will experience tonight has been written by June Hamilton, an esteemed writer and poet
The music has been composed by Eric Angus, Deputy Head of Brent Music Service and a renowned writer for Theatre, Film and Radio
The music is inspired by spiritual and gospel styles with a more modern, popular edge
The seven songs that make up the piece are linked by narration which will be provided by this evening’s compere, Trevor Laird

17. Wembley Arena, Wednesday 11th July
Brent Makes Music 2007
Wembley Arena, Wednesday 11th July

18. Writer of ‘Conjure Tales’
June Hamilton
A prize-winning writer of poems, stories and songs.
A graduate of Goldsmiths College, London University

19. Writer of ‘Conjure Tales’
June Hamilton
Has had articles published in educational publications and is currently working on her first novel.
June is also an experienced and talented teacher of English, currently heads the learning support department in a London high school

20. Composer of ‘Conjure Tales’
Eric Angus
Eric has been teaching in Brent for 27 years, and as Deputy Head of Brent Music Service for 5 years
He has composed music and words for various theatrical productions and renowned theatre companies

21. Composer of ‘Conjure Tales’
Eric Angus
Through his music he has worked with a wide variety of notable actors and singers, including Sir Alan Aykbourn, Bryn Terfel, Dame Felicity Lott, Julia McKenzie and Olivier Award winner Janie Dee, to name but a few.

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23. Music for today and tomorrow …
Brent Music Service
Music for today and tomorrow …
Want To Learn A Musical Instrument?
Brent Music Service makes learning a musical instrument easy to arrange and fun. Our team of fully qualified tutors visit most Brent schools each week and you can arrange lessons directly with the school
Out of School Centres offer individual instrumental and vocal lessons and are the home of our ensembles and junior choir. Either contact your school or call Brent Music Service for further details - Telephone

24. Music for today and tomorrow …
Brent Music Service
Music for today and tomorrow …
Out of School Centres and Activities
Our out of school centres are located throughout the London borough of Brent. They offer tuition for voice and a wide range of instruments, including piano, vocal, brass, woodwind, strings, percussion, indian instruments and guitar
Senior ensembles, junior ensembles, junior choir and drum ensembles are also available through the centres. The benefits of ensemble playing help to expand players’ musical knowledge and develop teamwork and friendships

25. Music for today and tomorrow …
Brent Music Service
Music for today and tomorrow …
Brent Music Service
Brent Music Service has been providing instrumental and vocal music tuition in and out of schools for the borough for the last 13 years, offering musical education to over 70,000 students during this time.
Tonight’s performances by 1,300 of Brent’s young musicians is true evidence of the way in which so many people can benefit from the service.

26. Wembley Arena, Wednesday 11th July
Brent Makes Music 2007
Wembley Arena, Wednesday 11th July

27. Brent Makes Music Web
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28. Brent Makes Music Web
Enjoy tonight again and again by visiting
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29. The Performance is Tonight The Memories are Forever
Brent Makes Music Web
The Performance is Tonight
The Memories are Forever

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31. Our New Look Brent Music Service
We are proud to be using Brent Makes Music 2007 to launch the new look of Brent Music Service

32. Our New Look The New Look for Brent Music Service
A fresh new logo to give Brent Music Service a clear identity throughout the London borough of Brent
Great new performance uniforms for all Brent Music Service ensembles
A new website to be launched shortly – look out for the announcements coming soon
Online information for Pupils, Teachers, Friends and Family about the services and events available through the work of Brent Music Service.
Brent Music Service - A New Look - A New Era