Birmingham Schools’ Ensembles

Congratulations to Camara Talburt (Yr 9) and Joe Feiven (Yr 12) who have been accepted into two of the top Birmingham Schools’ Ensembles. Camara auditioned for the Birmingham Schools Training Jazz Ensemble but was actually given a place in the main Jazz Ensemble. Likewise, Joe auditioned for the Birmingham Schools’ Concert Orchestra but was offered a place in the Symphony orchestra.

The Birmingham Schools’ Jazz Ensemble comprises 18 performers and is directed by Dr. John Ruddick who is the founder and director of the Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra – one of the UK’s top Big Bands. Sir Simon Rattle is the Patron of the Birmingham Schools’ Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra’s conductor is Michael Seal who is also associate conductor of the CBSO. The orchestra has performed in the Royal Festival and the Royal Albert Halls in London, as well as the Adrian Boult and Symphony Halls in Birmingham. Recent concert tours have included Barcelona (2010), Estonia (2012) and Germany in 2014.

With wish them every success in their new ensemble.