Welcome to the Deaf Youth Orchestra
The Deaf Youth Orchestra is groundbreaking in many ways. It enables deaf young people to meet regularly and make new friends. They are given the opportunity to take part in orchestral playing with support from an experienced team of both deaf and hearing musicians. Tutors from the local music services learn valuable skills working directly with the deaf young musicians and Music and the Deaf through mentoring support.
"Impressive and Inspiring ensemble work"
[Adjudicator: Regional Festival - Music for Youth March 2010]
Music and the Deaf's 4th annual Celebration Concert
"Inspiring" "Amazing" "It made me cry"
The orchestra presented a range of pieces including classical, jazz and Musical theatre. It also premiered a commissioned work – Busted! by Andrew John Smith and accompany a singing / signing choir from Thorn Grove Primary School, Stockport. This was such a memorable evening which was well attended.
Within a year of being set up, the orchestra was premiered at the Venue, Leeds College of Music in Leeds with its own specifically commissioned piece written by renowned composer, David Bedford. The premiere was a very special evening which ended with a standing ovation by parents, families, friends and dignitaries.
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