A group of musicians from Montem Primary School in Hornsey have been selected from thousands of national entries to take part in the prestigious Schools Prom at the Royal Albert Hall.<br><br>The Montem Drummers have travelled the country on their musical journey. Back in March, they took part in the annual Islington Music for Youth festival, one of over 60 regional festivals taking place. Their African drumming skills at this stage led to the national level of the festival in Birmingham, where they competed against 10,000 other young musicians. Once again they wowed the judges with their complex rhythms, calls and responses, changes in dynamics and blending of voices and drumming. <br><br>The group of ten drummers aged seven to 11, will perform in front of over 15,000 people in November at the Schools Prom. The three-night event aims to celebrate the quality music being made by thousands of young people across the country. Audience members will be treated to performances of every genre from boy bands, steel bands, rock and pop, to near professional orchestras at the famous concert hall.<br><br>Councillor Ursula Woolley, Islington Council's Executive Member for Children and Young People said: "Congratulations to the Montem Drummers! I have heard so many positive comments about how talented these children are and I'm looking forward to hearing them. Being able to play an instrument is a real talent and pleasure. We wish them the best of luck at the Albert Hall."<br><br>Sue Seifert, Head teacher at Montem School said: "The children involved in the Montem Drummers have worked incredibly hard on their performance and their place in the School Proms is thoroughly deserved. The children really enjoy making music and practice during their own time in an after school club. It's fantastic to see how their confidence has grown with each performance. Despite their young age, the group all remain incredibly focussed and professional in front of these huge live audiences. I'm really looking forward to seeing them on stage at the Royal Albert Hall." <br><br>A group of singers and percussionists from Laycock Primary School also proved their talent in the Music for Youth national festival, making it through to the semi-finals in Birmingham. Children from years four and five sang a song titled Unity, which was written by older pupils at the school. Headteacher Chris Miles said: "The whole school was very proud of our group and gave them a great send off as they headed to Birmingham. We were thrilled that the song was such a success and that the children made it as far as they did in the festival. Unity has now become Laycock School's own special song."<br><br>The 2008 Schools Prom will take place on 10, 11 and 12 November. The Montem Drummers will take to the stage on the first night.<br>
Page Last Updated: 17 December 2009