Sedbergh Music Festival 2010

Friday 18th June

Event 28, Chethams

“Chets” have been involved in every Music Festival since its beginning in 2000 and we welcome their young musicians for their sixth visit. Originally founded as a Bluecoat orphanage in 1653, Chets was re-founded as a specialist school for young musicians in 1969. Now with over 290 pupils still housed around the historic College building Chets is at the forefront of music education in Britain and Europe.

Venue: St. Andrew’s Church, 1:00pm
Tickets: £5.00, Children free
A pre-performance lunch will be available at 12:00 noon

Chetham’s School, which lies at the heart of medieval Manchester, is named after its benefactor, Humphrey Chetham, who was born in 1580. Chetham was educated at Manchester Grammar School and went on to be a prosperous Manchester merchant, making his fortune in the textile business.

Facilities for choral work and orchestral playing have earned the School a national reputation for music, accepting young musicians selected purely on musical potential. In 1980, Chetham’s became part of the government’s Music and Dance Scheme, ensuring all young people have the chance to attend a specialist music or dance school, regardless of their financial background. Today, Chetham’s is the largest specialist Music School in the UK with 290 students, aged 8 to 18.

Photos by Jonathan Keenan.

Website: http://www.chethams.com/

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