Lincolnshire musicians have partnered up with acclaimed orchestra who mentored Britain's Got Talent semi finalists

Young members of Lincolnshire Music Service County Groups will be working with professional musicians from Chineke!, through an inspirational programme of events and activities developed in partnership with Orchestras Live, starting this autumn term.

County Groups are made of up of young musicians, aged up to 21, from across Lincolnshire.

Due to Covid-19 the musicians aren’t able to meet in person, and will be taking part in rehearsals and performances for a new virtual orchestra developed by the Music Service, the Lincolnshire Youth Metropole Orchestra.

Jennifer McKie, head of Lincolnshire Music Service said, "We're very keen for our County Group members to have the opportunity to work with Chineke!, who will bring a fresh perspective to classical music for our young musicians.

"Chineke's exceptional musicians will work alongside our members and team to realise a new approach to County Groups for 2020/21.

"It's an especially thrilling time to be starting this relationship, as the Chineke! Junior Orchestra has recently made it through to the semi finals of Britain's Got Talent, and the orchestra includes two current County Group members.”

Malc Duckels, County Group co-ordinator, said: "This is such an exciting opportunity for Lincolnshire Music Service.

"Our County Group offer has a completely new look and feel to it, and what better way to start the new season than with the announcement of such an amazing partnership.

"The link is strengthened even more with two of our students already being involved with Chineke!

"We're taking this opportunity to widen our horizons and to perform a different style of music, whilst retaining a classical music feel."

If you would like to know more information and how to join County Groups 2020/21 visit www.lincsmusicservice.org/music-groups/county-groups.

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