MUSIC HUB CHRISTMAS FINALE

After a busy term of music-making, practice and rehearsals young musicians from Portsmouth Music Hub's choirs and ensembles came together on Tuesday (3 Dec) for a Christmas Concert at St. Mary's Church in Portsmouth.

For the young performers, at different ages and musical abilities, it was an opportunity to showcase their developing skills and passion for music to an enthusiastic audience of families and friends. A Christmas Medley, Jingle Bells, Let It Snow and All I Want For Christmas is You were just some of the songs celebrating the festive season, but the young musicians and singers couldn't resist performing the music from Fame and songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein.

Portsmouth Music Hub runs a series of ensembles throughout the year. With choirs, a concert band, orchestras and rock bands the ensembles form an important part of the Music Hub's continuing commitment to engaging and inspiring children and young people with a diverse range of musical and cultural opportunities.

Sue Beckett, CEO of Portsmouth Music Hub said after the Christmas show: "Every child, no matter what their background, should have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument or to be part of a choir. Music-making enriches the cultural life of every child and our ensembles aim to support young people as they develop their abilities and their passion for music. On top of high-quality tuition from our team of music professionals, and the chance to play in wonderful venues like St. Mary's Church, children have time to socialise with each other, learn, communicate and have fun in a creative environment. The concert tonight has been a celebration, not only of Christmas, but of the exciting ensembles that offer our children and young people so much.”