Introduction

An unmissable celebration of soul music, brought to life by a new generation of musicians. Each year, our free non-auditioned programme for young musicians aged 11-18 explores a different theme through orchestral arrangements created especially for this ensemble. This year we are pleased to welcome students from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire who join the ensemble as peer mentors across the wind and brass sections, and to be working with BIMM Gospel Choir as featured vocalists in this performance.

Each year Project Remix explores a different theme through orchestral arrangements created especially for the ensemble. We welcome traditional and non-traditional orchestral instrumentalists aged 11-18, including our Rhythm Section (Electric and Bass Guitars, Drum Kit and extended percussion section), and every section is tutored by one of the CBSO’s own players. This year we also welcome students from our prestigious Royal Birmingham Conservatoire training scheme, mentoring our younger players and getting involved with the CBSO’s lively Learning and Engagement programme.

Our young people rehearse throughout the spring term, playing contemporary music that you won’t see from other youth ensembles. We’re incredibly proud of the performance they produce and many of our players return for a number of years, bringing their developing skills to the Remix ensemble. In 2026 we’re excited to work with for the first time with BIMM Gospel Choir, conducted by Jerome Bucknor, as featured vocalists in our soul music inspired celebration. This will be their second collaboration with the CBSO and we are delighted to welcome them to Symphony Hall as featured vocalists for Project Remix.

Thank you

We would like to thank The Leverhulme Trust and Clive Richards Foundation, principal supporter of the CBSO’s work with young people, for their generous financial support of this project.

Special thanks also to the extended support of the CBSO Learning and Engagement team, players and staff who have supported this project. Congratulations to all the wonderful participants and musicians who have worked so hard over the last few weeks, and we hope you enjoy this afternoon’s extraordinary performance.

BIMM Gospel Choir performers

Soprano
Lottie Blogg
Carla Holden
Gabriella Coughlan
Letisha Orr
Keyra Cousins
Ritara Lee-Grant

Alto
Keren Gerald
Mea Reavill-Dilks
Daisy Peacock
Lydia Dalzell
Gemma Ballam
Zuzanna Dudek
Charlie Bibby

Tenor/Bass
Jerome Bucknor
Patrick Law
Miracle Musa
Joshua Labuschagne
Sophia Hodges

Joshua Labuschagne, Baba Yetu vocalist
Isabelle Taylor, Never Alone vocalist
Miracle Musa and Keren Gerald, How Deep is Your Love vocalists

Jerome Bucknor, BIMM Gospel Choir Director

Support Project Remix

Project Remix is free of charge to ensure no one is excluded for financial reasons. It is kindly supported by The Leverhulme Trust and philanthropic individuals like you. Funding is vital to ensuring this project can happen, helping us to offer inspiring and engaging development opportunities to young people from across the Midlands. If you would like to support Project Remix please donate today. Thank you!

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