Buckingham youth music trust perform on tour in jersey

The dreaming is over: Bucks ensemble get back on tour

August 09, 2021

Thanks to the determination of its Director of Music, last month a Buckinghamshire youth ensemble became one of the first in the UK to get back on tour since the start of the pandemic.

Working closely with us and the Jersey Academy of Music (JAM), 80 of its young musicians travelled to the beautiful island of Jersey for a very sunny five-day tour.

Despite facing some Covid challenges, the Trust’s orchestra, choir and wind band performed several open-air concerts each day. Their repertoire included a range of jazz, swing, contemporary and classical music.

When they were not performing the young musicians spent time exploring the island, seeing the sights and relaxing on the beach.

“The 80 young musicians in our County Groups had a fantastic week of concerts and sun in Jersey. We’ve enjoyed great venues, lovely beaches and were wonderfully looked after by Jersey Academy of Music and the Hotel de Normandie. Many thanks from us all.”

Director of Music, Paul Guenault

“Everyone worked so hard to make this tour happen,” said Club Europe Head of Concert Tours, Lucy Szymonski. “It really was a collaboration between us, the Trust and JAM mixed with a real sense of positivity and determination.”

“While there is still some uncertainty around international travel, it was wonderful to see this tour go ahead in the UK,” said Club Europe MD Tim Johnson. “Time away with their peers is long overdue for our young people. We hope more ensembles will take advantage of all that Jersey has to offer.”