An unusual and entertaining Lunchtime Recital delighted a sizaeable audience on 11ith August in the St.Helens Sinfonietta’s series at the United Reformed Church. It was given by master and pupil, Peter Kwater and Michael Graham. Pupil and master, rather, for this was primarily Michael’s show.

We first admired his versatility at a Young Musicians’ Evening a few years ago, and now at 18 he is a fast-developing multi-talented performer.

"More research is coming out every day that demonstrates that music has a connection that helps us heal our bodies in different ways"

Video of Bridget Shevlin who provides music therapy for young people at the Nebraska medical centre.

Here's a link to a report on the Guardian website.

"More than 200 teenagers aged 14-19 have been brought together as Only Boys Aloud – a project aimed at unearthing the next generation of singers from the valleys of south Wales, the heartland of the Welsh male voice choirs.