Young musicians from five primary schools perform together to showcase their talents at St Clement’s High School

Young musicians came together to share some seasonal music-making and showcase their talents in an intimate performance.

Around 50 children joined the event, which was organised by the West Norfolk Academies Trust (WNAT) as part of its Musical Instrumental Tuition Initiative (MITI), and was hosted by St Clement’s High School.

The participants were from Clenchwarton, Walpole Cross Keys, and West Lynn primary schools, as well as Terrington St Clement, and joined forces to play in two musical ensembles – a wind band and a string orchestra – practising together before performing to a select group of family members and friends.

Supported by WNAT director of music Robin Norman, the workshop and performance were overseen by Benjamin Howell, the Trust’s peripatetic music lead.

As well as the assistance of St Clement’s music lead, Jo Kemp, along with WNAT peripatetic team members Nic Bouskill and Helen Johnson for strings, and Eddie Seales and David Maddison for the wind group.

Mr Howell said: “This workshop, organised by the West Norfolk Academies Trust, is one of the termly MITI events hosted across the Trust’s four high schools – Marshland, Smithdon, Springwood, and St Clement’s.”

“The purpose of these workshops is to bring together students from feeder schools, allowing them to collaborate and experience the joy of creating music as part of a larger team.

“They build on the skills they’ve developed in their MITI lessons, culminating in a relaxed performance for parents.

“The event also fosters socialisation and camaraderie, with refreshments provided to enhance the students’ experience.”

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