Thanks for taking the time to visit our Just Giving page in loving memory of William, father, husband and brother, who passed away unexpectedly on the 29th January 2023.

William was a great lover and patron of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) and thoroughly enjoyed attending concerts. The CBSO have a Schools Concert Appeal, and we feel that William would have been a huge supporter of this cause.  

The CBSO is committed to inspiring a lifelong appreciation of live performance. Enriching lives with music and welcoming the next generation of concertgoers are two of the four major priorities that underpin our Sound of the Future fundraising campaign. Our schools’ concerts are central to this vision; they act as a crucial access point to orchestral music in the concert 

Benefits of live performance for young people

- Broaden children’s horizons offering the opportunity to hear world-class orchestral performances at an incredible venue on their doorstep

- Expand knowledge in a fun and age-appropriate way by explaining the way an orchestra works and the context in which music was written

- Act as a catalyst for wider exploration of music, becoming a gateway to different genres and highlighting their influence on contemporary music

- Encourage wider educational attainment due to the many transferable skills promoted through music education

- Cultivate personal development, including creativity, imaginative thinking, communication and confidence

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Any donation will be much appreciated. 

Love from Jess, Richard, Rosemary and Diana.