Last year, Harley was selected an as Ark Music Scholar (after an extended application process from all schools in the Ark network). As a result of this, he joined the ‘Inspiring Excellence’ programme (for the best musicians in the network) and participated in workshops, additional tuition, a residential and performances. He received mentoring from Nikki Yeoh (a famous jazz pianist) and funding towards a new stage piano. This year, Harley has joined SPARK – where he attends rehearsals in London singing with (and accompanying) Ark’s premier vocal ensemble. We hope to be fruitful in pursuing links with NYJO (National Youth Jazz Orchestra) and Tomorrow’s Warriors so that Harley can continue his musical development with some of the finest youth music organisations in the country.
You can hear Harley perform at our upcoming Carol Concert on 18th December., but also check out a recent solo performance on YouTube at https://youtu.be/j7B9n1nFT84
