December 2025 saw the launch of the Sherry Music Academy Full-Year Programme. The year began with three days of intensive rehearsals and training for the Christmas concert, which was enthusiastically received by a full house at Sands End Arts & Community Centre. It was a great pleasure to see members old and new making friends, and bringing the Christmas spirit to our multicultural audience. The concert also premiered our “Solo Star” feature, with Lele Zhang performing the Habanera Spanish...

In line with our goal of “Enriching Our Community with Music”, on Wednesday December 17th the volunteers of the Youth Chamber Orchestra joined forces with Chiltern Music Therapy for a charity performance at Euston Station. After playing a selection of favourites from our Christmas concert, we combined with the Chiltern choir singing carols, to a concourse filled with commuters who stopped to enjoy the performance. This was the first time the station staff had seen such a large crowd listening...

On Monday December 15th, the young volunteers of Sherry Music Academy Youth Chamber Orchestra gave a special performance at the Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith. Patients, staff and visitors were entertained with a selection of Christmas favourites from classical to pop, and the occasion was graced by the presence of local MP the Hon. Ben Coleman. To attain our goal of “Enriching Our Community with Music”, we are now collaborating with medical foundations and music therapy organizations to...