Corby Business Academy Concert Band and Big Band are busy preparing for their trip to Northampton on Saturday 11^th March 2023 when they will be performing at the National Festival of Music for Youth at Northampton School for Girls.  The Concert Band will be performing a 10 minute programme to a distinguished panel of adjudicators. The programme will include: ’Palladio’ arranged by K Jenkins, ‘The Muppet Show Theme’ arranged by F. Cofield and finally music from the ballet ‘A Nutcracker Spectacular’ by Tchaikovsky.  CBA Singers will be performing at Music for Youth for the first time.  Their programme will feature: ‘Skyfall’ from the James Bond film of the same name, ‘Another Day of Sun’ from the film La La Land and ‘They Live in You’ from the Lion King Musical.

Director of Vocal Studies, Matt Smith said: “This group of students have worked incredibly hard over the past 12 months and shown fantastic commitment to this ensemble and their vocal studies. They love singing and enjoy every moment of their rehearsals in the music department”.

Director of Music, Clive Wears said: ‘We are immensely looking forward to getting back to performing at Music for Youth.  The National Festival of Music for Youth (NFMY) is a great festival where the Concert Band and CBA Singers will be up against some tough opposition in Northampton.  We have two great sets planned which feature some fine soloists.  The Concert Band and CBA Singers will be performing at Northampton School for Girls on Saturday 11^th March between 3.30 p.m. and 4.45 p.m.  Parents are more than welcome to join us.