Huge congratulations to Year 9 musician Alex who has been offered a place as a percussionist in the 2019 National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain – Main Orchestra. Take a look at Alex in action in the 2018 U13 American Bernstein centenary concert performances.

NCO: Dvořák – Symphony No. 9 (New World Symphony)
Timpani (in the first 2 movements): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQoKaeUvvdQ

NCO: Bernstein – Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Bongos (and a whistle moment around 4 mins): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgg5LqcisCQ

NCO: Gershwin – Cuban Overture
Bongos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA7z8uky1QA

NCO: Hurwitz – La La Land Concert Suite
Glockenspiel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB-QjLX9mUc

Performed at Leeds Town Hall, August 2018 Recorded by Black Swan Film and Video