2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the Hull Music Service, which is
celebrating with three spectacular summer promenade concerts.

Over 600 young musicians will perform at Hull City Hall over the course of
three evenings on 7, 8 and 9 July.  Sixteen different ensembles will take to
the stage including brass, wind and jazz bands, orchestras, percussion
ensembles and choirs.

The grand finale of the concert on Thursday 9 July will feature two
magnificent pieces with over 100 senior members of the ensembles taking
part.  They will perform Walton's Crown Imperial March and, in honour of the
65th anniversary of D Day, John William's evocative Hymn to the Fallen from
the film Saving Private Ryan.

Performances start at 7pm, and tickets are available from the City Hall box
office by calling (01482) 226655.

Chris Maynard, head of the Hull Music Service, said:

"We are delighted to be celebrating our 50th anniversary, and these special
concerts are a fantastic chance for people to come along and see some of the
talented young musicians we have in the city.

"So many people have benefited from the Music Service over the years, with
many making career out of music and going on to big things."

Part of Hull City Council, the Music Service is based at the Albemarle Music
Centre on Ferensway and provides musical instrument tuition for schools and
colleges throughout Hull, as well as providing many other musical
opportunities for families in the city.  It runs workshops and various
projects at the Albemarle for children and adults, and put on a series of
concerts every year.

The Music Service has supported many successful young people in Hull, and
some past students have gone on to have professional careers, including
cellist Gay-Yee Westerhoff who is part of all-girl classical pop group Bond,
Lisa Featherstone who is bass player for pop star Katy Melua and Paul
Frankish who is a successful musical director in London's West End.