Haydn Newland

Haydn Newland

Haydn Newland

I started to play the piano when I was 6, and the cello when I was 10. After pestering my parents loads, they bought me a harp, and I also started taking lesssons when I was 10. I attend Havering Music school for lessons on Saturdays, and belong to my school orchestra, and the Havering Music School Symphonia. I also play the harp with my duet partner Laura Ellice, performing in music festivals and recital venues, and study with Patricia Spero, who is known world-wide for her harp playing and performances. My long term ambition is to go to music school and one day teach the harp and be in a group or orchestra performing if I’m lucky enough.

I’ve really enjoyed my time with Grand Union, and am very happy to be part of the youth orchestra.

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GUYO launch “12 for 12” fundraising goal

The Grand Union Youth Orchestra are aiming to Raise £12k in 2012 to support the ongoing development of the ensemble. Find out how you can contribute

GUYO receive rapturous applause at the Hackney Empire Theatre

On Friday 11th November 2011 the GUYO performed in Grand Union Orchestra's specially devise "date-specific" show called "11.11.11" at the Hackney Empire. See photos from the show on our facebook page

Grand Union Launch a Composition Competition

Fancy yourself a composer? Enter our composition competition for the chance to contribute to a specially create piece performed by an All-Star 11-piece band at Grand Union's upcoming show "11.11.11" at the Hackney Empire Theatre.

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