BBC Proms (1947) : 30x11

from the Royal Albert Hall , London Introduced by John Georgladls 1975 saw the first-ever Schools Prom when over 400 school children aged 5-18 played before a capacity audience at London's Royal Albert Hall. The British press were unanimous In their praise 'Never has there been a Prom like it' (The Observer). 'The ensemble groups produced performances of astonishing variety' (The Times). This year nearly 600 talented youngsters playing classical, folk and jazz, from schools all over the United Kingdom give a wider interpretation to the beloved term ' Proms ' and bring the sound of music from the orchestral to chamber, jazz, ensemble and big band to the budding promenaders. The Schools Prom sponsored by The Times Educational Supplement Executive producer DEREK JEWELL Lighting ALAN ROBERTS Sound JEFF BAKER Television presentation KEN GRIFFIN