The Peterborough Evening Telegraph
City gets a new music festival
Abrand new music festival is coming to Peterborough in March. The Signature Music Festival is sponsored by the Peterborough Music Hub, and will run along traditional lines, with classes from elementary to grade 8 standard in strings, brass, woodwind, piano, vocal and Rock School (drums, keyboards and electric guitar).
The aim of the festival, arranged by experienced festival organisers Moira Lester and Shirley Hallam, is to give young people the opportunity to showcase their talents and receive feedback from professional musicians. All entrants will receive a certificate, and each class winner will receive a medal. Shirley explained: “The value of musical education is widely acknowledged, and we want to do everything we can to support young musicians, their parents and teachers. ”
Moira added: “Peterborough has a wealth of musical talent and many have gone on to professional careers.”
The Festival is aimed at solo and duet performers aged 18 and under. However, if it goes well there are plans to extend next year with classes for choirs, ensembles and adults.
There will also be an opportunity for young singer/ songwriters, instrumentalists and bands to compete in the exciting and contemporary Youth Music Showcase on March 29.
This event, sponsored by and hosted by Breve Music in Rivergate, will give young performers the opportunity to present their music, which should be an original composition, or a creative interpretation/ arrangement of an existing piece of music of any genre. Constructive feedback will be given by industry professional Brooke Peverell, and the prize is a studio recording experience courtesy of Breve Music.
The festival will take place at Peterborough Citadel, March 26-29. Audience tickets cost £2. Entry forms are available at www.signaturemusicfest.org.