MORE than 100 young musicians from North Yorkshire and York schools have been coached to achieve at their highest level as part of the annual band and orchestral summer school run by North Yorkshire County Council’s music service.

The courses enable gifted and talented musicians to perform at the top of their ability level and provide the opportunity for young people to work with renowned professional musicians. This year’s concerts were held at Harrogate Ladies College.

Coun Arthur Barker, North Yorkshire’s executive member for schools, said: “The county bands and orchestra have been hugely impressive in recent years. They enable young people to perform challenging music with professional conductors, an invaluable opportunity that helps them raise their game to the highest level.”