What People Say
“I can safely say that Ralph and I LOVE working with B Sharp, it’s provided some of our most rewarding experiences to date and is always so easy and fun – thanks to all the lovely people (yourself included of course) involved in it. Roll on more funding so we can keep it rolling!“
Glyn Bush – Music Leader
“We were delighted with the outcome of the B Sharp project and every aspect of our childrens involvement was a positive one. The relationship between the tutor and the children was fantastic. He gave every child an opportunity, irrespective of their ability and he used their ideas to create music. An amazing experience.“
St Michaels Headteacher Mr Tozer regarding ‘Generation Freedom Live’
“This is fabulous! Why didn’t we know about it before? Nothing we can do this year, except enjoy! But next year definitely!! This is absolutely what Count Me In should look and feel like.
Richard Crowe, creative programmer London 2012 – www.london2012.com/culture
“I went up to watch one of the rehearsals last week and I was incredibly impressed. John has done a fabulous job and he has managed to coax a level of performance out of the students which many of them probably thought beyond their capabilities.
I hope we can continue to work with B Sharp in some way.”Woodroffe School Headmaster, Dr Steward
“There has been 18 months of non stop opportunity to learn new skills. Working and playing alongside all the different professional musicians and music leaders has changed the way I hear music, its like my ears are more tuned in to pick up new rhythms and ways of playing. The experience us trainees have got from this far exceeds any music course you can do, its better than doing a degree in music, this is real learning and it has without a doubt changed the course of my future for the better”
JV
“I look forward to going to the workshops every week. The leaders and trainees are awesome as they are quite close in age to us, this is an inspiration”
Dan Baker Participant
“Everybody has learnt loads, workshops have been very spontaneous as well as organised, people have been pushed to try new things, difficult rhythms and sounds but at the same time taught simply how to do this. The leaders include everybody whatever level of experience”
Trainee Oli Dixon
I am just back from watching the final performance by B Sharp at The Marine Theatre. What can I say? I was expecting a mediocre night, fidgeting in my seat…. Not so! Our kids rocked the stage with smooth Jazz and wicked bass lines. Stonking kids. Absolutely brilliant :0)
What a fantastic evening! Pure joy. My heartfelt thanks to John and all those who gave so much for our children and young people. Thank you.
I was lucky enough to be involved with some of the children participating in the ‘Humanity’ production, and would like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone contributing to the B sharp project. The children enjoyed the whole experience immensely from start to finish. I personally feel that they got so much from this; it helped with team building, self confidence and even encouraged them with their literacy in school. I am delighted that both the performances were such a huge success and wish to thank everyone who was involved, particularly John, Oli, Greg, Jacques and Fran. A truly memorable time!
I attended the performance at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival, and just wanted to thank you all for such incredible entertainment. I’ve spoken to many people over the festival and one of the many highlights were b sharp. I look forward to seeing more of you all.
Thank you again. Peter
I worked with John, oli, jaques, and greg for three days and I had a wonderfull time thank you so much to you all! I hope I see you again!
You gave me alot more confidence, and I am not afraid to perform any more!
Thank you again!
Just back from the performance at Bridport Arts Centre, which was the conclusion of the 3 day sessions. Was so impressed with the incredibly high standard of music performed by all the young people involved, and as always, staggered by the enthusiasm and energy that Fran, Pete and the B# leaders/trainees still displayed after 3 long days…
A huge thanks for everything you have all done, hope to see many more projects in the near future.
My 13 year old son Tom took part in B-sharp at Bridport Arts Centre in July 2010. He was was not sure what to expect but went walking in at 2pm with his guitar and amp saying ‘I’m not sure i will stay long mum’. He finally came home at 10pm and was back again for the full sessions for the next two days. B-sharp at the arts centre provided the teenagers equivalent of ‘kid in a sweet shop’. How wonderful a free (I still can’t get over that this wonderful 3 day workshop was free) musical resource for young people, run by young people, driven by young people. We went along to watch an impromptu performance by the group on the third day and were overcome by the brilliant performances by all the young people taking part, most of which had not even met before let alone performed together. Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant and thank you so much to all involved.