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If you missed the interview with Lizzie Heyes and Thomas Hetherington on Radio Sheffield back in September, you can listen to it here:
CSYO Radio Sheffield interview 100912 by TheCSYO
The CSYO are delighted to welcome Peter Cropper as their new president:
"I am delighted to take on this role. My aim over the next few years will be to make the city aware of the great achievements the CSYO has made. Few people realise that we have one of the most admired youth orchestras in the country. We therefore need to make sure that we can keep the funding necessary to maintain the high standard that we have attained. This is important not only for the development of all the young musicians taking part but also for the soul of the city."
There is an article about the CSYO and City Hall concert in the Sheffield Telegraph:
"AFTER an eight-year delay in its construction because of financial constraints, building began on the City Hall in 1929 with the laying of the foundation stone and it opened on September 22 1932.
Taking to the venue’s stage in three weeks time, on the exact 80th anniversary date, will be the City of Sheffield Youth Orchestra with a family concert."
CSYO member Jonathan Rawlinson is currently taking the Channel 4 game show Countdown by storm. Having won his last five games in a row Jonathan only has another 3 games to win before qualifying for the finals. 'Things are pretty exhausting' said Jonathan 'the last five shows were recorded between 2pm and 9pm in one day!!' If Jonathan is succesful, and he is keeping this a secret, the final will be broadcast next Thursday 21st June at ten past three. Good Luck Jonathan!!
The CSYO are delighted to welcome Peter Cropper as their new president:
There is an article about the CSYO and City Hall concert in the Sheffield Telegraph:
