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http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/local-news?articleid=2994528
DEAF children from across Calderdale are to perform in the UK's first ever deaf youth orchestra.
Thirteen youngsters, aged 10 to 15, will form part of the 50-strong group staging a concert at the Leeds College of Music on Monday.
It will be the Deaf Youth Orchestra of West Yorkshire's premiere after forming in 2006 under the guidance of charity Music and the Deaf.
Many of the children taking part had never played an instrument until the orchestra formed but have become experts despite their disadvantage.
Danny Lane, education projects manager at Music and the Deaf, said: "It's been great fun working with them all and I'd like to thank them for working so hard and achieving so much so quickly.
"I am proud of all the young people who are going to perform. We know the audience will be really inspired."
Other performances will include African drumming and solos by many of the young people.
Music and the Deaf was set up by Paul Whittaker, of Ripponden, to help youngsters with hearing difficulties enjoy music and socialising.
Mr Whittaker, who is profoundly deaf himself, said: "There's been so many highlights since setting this charity up but I can't wait for this performance.
"Working with children is always so rewarding. They may make the odd mistake but overall it will be a really high-standard performance."
Children from Calderdale taking part are: Mohsin Ahmed, 14; Tayeba Ahmed, 13; Hamza Mohammed, 14; Adeel Shabir, 12; Jake Lamb, 12; Mark Owens, 15; Adam Taylor, 14; Rory Taylor, 11; Martin Parr, 14; Nabeela Kauser, 11; Maddiyah Anam, 10; and Cheverne Williams, 14.
Tickets are £6, concessions £4.
DEAF children from across Calderdale are to perform in the UK's first ever deaf youth orchestra.
Thirteen youngsters, aged 10 to 15, will form part of the 50-strong group staging a concert at the Leeds College of Music on Monday.
It will be the Deaf Youth Orchestra of West Yorkshire's premiere after forming in 2006 under the guidance of charity Music and the Deaf.
Many of the children taking part had never played an instrument until the orchestra formed but have become experts despite their disadvantage.
Danny Lane, education projects manager at Music and the Deaf, said: "It's been great fun working with them all and I'd like to thank them for working so hard and achieving so much so quickly.
"I am proud of all the young people who are going to perform. We know the audience will be really inspired."
Other performances will include African drumming and solos by many of the young people.
Music and the Deaf was set up by Paul Whittaker, of Ripponden, to help youngsters with hearing difficulties enjoy music and socialising.
Mr Whittaker, who is profoundly deaf himself, said: "There's been so many highlights since setting this charity up but I can't wait for this performance.
"Working with children is always so rewarding. They may make the odd mistake but overall it will be a really high-standard performance."
Children from Calderdale taking part are: Mohsin Ahmed, 14; Tayeba Ahmed, 13; Hamza Mohammed, 14; Adeel Shabir, 12; Jake Lamb, 12; Mark Owens, 15; Adam Taylor, 14; Rory Taylor, 11; Martin Parr, 14; Nabeela Kauser, 11; Maddiyah Anam, 10; and Cheverne Williams, 14.
Tickets are £6, concessions £4.