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In part II of Ben See's blog he gives us an insight into the thoughts and processes of composing for the main orchestra (MO) of Stoneleigh Youth Orchestras (SYO).

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Ben See gives us an insight into the thoughts and processes of composing for two Stoneleigh Youth Orchestras (SYO). In the first of a two-part blog, he sets out to find the words for one of the compositions and discovers a shared love of biscuits and desire to be heard. 

It’s estimated that the number of choirs in the UK alone has risen to over 40,000 in recent years.

The Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra are working alongside conductor Ben See as part of Adopt a Composer.

Make Music Day UK took place on Thursday 21 June and generated over 500 free public music performances from the Isle of Wight to

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Entries are now open for the 16th British Composer Awards. Anyone, including the composer, can enter eligible works, and entries across all twelve award categories are judged anonymously.

Singer and composer Ben See gives us an electric insight into his first meeting with Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra for Adopt a Compo