The Chineke! Junior Orchestra

Meet the next generation in classical music

Chineke! Junior Orchestra at the Southbank Centre (2020-02-23) by Orlando GiliChineke!

The Chineke! Orchestra works closely with its sister ensemble, the Chineke! Junior Orchestra. The two ensembles were founded simultaneously in 2015 with the aim of creating a pathway of opportunity for emerging and established musicians of Black, Asian and ethnically diverse heritage.

Introduction to the Chineke! Foundation/en (2017-04-28) by Zen GrisdaleChineke!

Chineke! Junior Orchestra at the Southbank Centre (2020-02-23) by Orlando GiliChineke!

The Chineke! Junior Orchestra acts as a bridge to higher education. The orchestra gives young players opportunity, encouragement and confidence during their formative years, with the hope of increasing the diversity of musicians continuing music into higher education and professional classical music. 

Chineke! Junior Orchestra at the Southbank Centre (2020-02-23) by Orlando GiliChineke!

With this pathway open, more and more young musicians are now realising their ambitions. Several members of the Junior Orchestra have won national competitions, gained places at top music schools and been admitted to study at elite higher education institutions.

Chineke! Juniors on Britain's Got Talent

Chineke! Junior Orchestra performed an incredible mix of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, Bruno Mars' 'Uptown Funk', Clean Bandit's 'Rather Be' and more!

Chineke! Junior Orchestra at the Southbank Centre (2020-02-23) by Orlando GiliChineke!

Chineke! Junior Orchestra performing at the Southbank Centre in London

Chineke! Junior Ensemble (19-03-19) by Chineke! FoundationChineke!

Young musicians are given chamber music as well as orchestral opportunities. 
Members of Chineke! Junior Orchestra performing at London's Foundling Museum for HRH the Duchess of Cambridge. 

Watch Chineke! Juniors on Britain's Got Talent 2020

Young stars from the Chineke! Junior Orchestra performed a medley of classics, from Edvard Grieg to John Legend and Beyoncé.

Chineke! Junior Orchestra at the Southbank Centre (2020-02-23) by Orlando GiliChineke!

Professional players from the Chineke! Orchestra act as mentors, teachers and role models to the young musicians.

Chineke! Juniors at the CBeebies Prom

Musicians from the Junior Orchestra performed at the BBC Proms 2019 at London's Royal Albert Hall, alongside the Chineke! Orchestra, BBC Singers and a youth choir. They performed pieces inspired by the Apollo moon landing, in two special concerts entitled “A Musical Trip to the Moon”. Watch their world premiere performance of Hans Zimmer's Earth. 

Chineke! Junior Orchestra at the BBC Proms

Meet the trumpet players Nayan and Mejedi from the Chineke! Junior Orchestra backstage at the Royal Albert Hall. 

Chineke! Challenge: Nia-May's warm up tips (2020-04-27) by Nia-May TaylorChineke!

#ChinekeChallenge

Young musicians of the Chineke! Junior Orchestra were invited to produce videos containing performances, demonstrations, and their own historical research.

Chineke! Challenge: Jamaal explains the harp structure (2020-06-23) by Jamaal KashimChineke!

#ChinekeChallenge

Chineke! Challenge: Rianna on practice technique (2020-04-22) by Rianna HenriquesChineke!

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Chineke! Challenge: Darcy explains her bowing technique (2020-07-01) by Darcy LambChineke!

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