Amazing concert last night. The children were a credit to society – so talented. I loved singing and being part of such a brilliant evening. I wish that this concert at the Festival Hall could have been shown on TV.

We loved the concert – It was unbelievable. It must have been really exciting!

In year one, my son was diagnosed with autism and at that point he was a very withdrawn boy with few friends and low self -confidence. Due to music and your support he now believes he is good at something and enjoys playing so much. It has given him confidence to be able to make friends and join in – Band has been fantastic for that. As a parent with no music skills, it has been a venture into a new world and a godsend. You are doing fantastic work with the children and I really appreciate it.

I greatly enjoyed the concert at the RFH on Monday last. It was very impressive to see such enthusiasm from children who might never have had the chance to hold and play a musical instrument, much less perform in concert in such a setting. I imagine there will be many who will feel sufficiently inspired to continue either listening to music or better still to continue taking instruction and perhaps become performers themselves at some level. It was all so worthwhile and I believe I can understand something of your motivation in doing the work.