London’s Central drama school axes audition fees to end elite grip on the arts. Pleased to see this lead. theguardian.com/education/2024…

Between Jan and March 2021, I had the privilege of hosting a series of conversations on Colourful, with six amazing trailblazers in classical music, who were all featured in The African Concert Series, founded by Rebeca Omordia.

You can listen here: colourful.com/podcasts/afric…

Five stars for Wynton Marsalis’s dazzling Trumpet Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra ft.com/content/25956e…

So excited to receive my copy of
Interviewing the Caribbean Volume 7 Issue 2 NUFF JAMAICAN MUSIC,
Univ of the West Indies Press, ed. ⁦Opal Palmer Adisa⁩ in which I am featured! Such a huge honour to be in it with legends such Jimmy Cliff!
#music #culture #legacy 🎻 🎺🎙️ 🎹

I am absolutely delighted to be featured in this month’s highly esteemed #MUSIC #TEACHER magazine! It’s a real honour with thanks to the MT team for also recommending my music for the March Calendar playlist!
https:musicteachermagazine.co.uk/features/artic…
🎶 📚 🎻 🎼 🎺 #education #composer -life

This kind act by two young men is so heartwarming. #KindnessMatters #caringmatters #compassionmatters

TVJ #PROFILE 24 MARCH 2024. Thrilled to be featured on one of my fav TV progs tonite at 6.30 pm EST. It was a great pleasure to be interviewed by impeccable Archibald Gordon as well as being filmed by members of the TVJ team. Huge #thanks to Fay, Sharon & all involved.
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I am looking forward to the performance of MIGHTY #MANDELA by ⁦RowlandsNews⁩ at THE NEW MUSIC PLAYERS concert 7 pm today at The Warehouse London SE1. Composed to mark the release of #nelsonmandela fr Robben Island on 11 February 1990. Tix:https:/ trybooking.com/uk/events/land…

Gus John CBE (declined) a tireless campaigner 'Open Letter to Rt Hon Keir Starmer MP' | sway.cloud.microsoft/lvE2DfRMTgkiHy…

It was a terrific opening concert for JAM’s season at iconic #StBrides ! Great to see maestros Prof. Paul Mealor LVO CStJ, Cyrill Ibrahim & colleagues. Onyx Brass Selwyn College Choir & Simon Hogan (organ) performed the several wonderful works incl Tarik O'Regan superbly. #classicalmusic

A truly wonderful evening at #JAM ’s Music of our Time concert. Well done all. Great fun catching up with the fabulous SHIRLEY J. THOMPSON MUSIC & OPERA PRODUCTIONS. - a fellow coronation composer - too!

SHIRLEY J. THOMPSON MUSIC & OPERA PRODUCTIONS. Marvellous. Many congrats Shirley. Btw If you're looking for a segue to Madiba being appointed President, this is my live broadcast from South Africa soundcloud.com/david-dg/presi…

I am delighted that MIGHTY MANDELA commemorating the release of Prisoner 46664 the mighty #nelsonmandela from Robben Island on 11 February 1990 will be performed at The Warehouse in London by Rowly Sutherland THE NEW MUSIC PLAYERS on 23 MARCH at 7 pm
trybooking.com/uk/events/land…

Thank you for this recognition #University of #Liverpool . I am looking forward to visiting in July. #EducationMatters #education #LeadershipMatters #theartsmatter #WomensArt

I wish I didn’t have to write this

I am an artist, not a politician, and would rather speak through creative action than explanatory text

But I find that for several reasons, I must respond to accusations and smears made against me these last couple of weeks

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where to start! @KarenEMarsham Prof Dr Serpell SHIRLEY J. THOMPSON MUSIC & OPERA PRODUCTIONS. MaryAnningRocks Amanda Johnson Anna Appleby NHM Fossil Fish Dr Erica McAlister Miranda Lowe CBE Emily G Mitchell Anna Lisa Varri Dr Nina Baker Dr Shelley James Elspeth Manders Dr Elizabeth Bruton (she / her) 🏳️‍🌈 Dr Elizabeth Masden Anne-Marie Weijmans Sarah Watts Ruth Boreham

🎶Renowned composer and cultural activist SHIRLEY J. THOMPSON MUSIC & OPERA PRODUCTIONS. (BA Hons Music 1979) crafts powerful music, showcasing groundbreaking talent and leadership in classical music.

Watch her Liverpool Leaders conversation: bit.ly/3uYQS7t

Happy #InternationalWomensDay !
Thank you to all the women who support & collaborate with us, inc SHIRLEY J. THOMPSON MUSIC & OPERA PRODUCTIONS., Judith Bingham OBE, Isabelle Ryder, Yan Ee Toh, Ruth Rogers, Rosie Moon, Jacqueline Shave, Felicitas Wrede, Marisse Cato, Rebecca Lodge Birkebaek, Sarah MacDonald.

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On this day in 1932, Richard Spikes patented the improved automatic gear shift and the automatic brake system and the turn signal for you all to Drive Safely!

-Richard Bowie Spikes was a prolific inventor with eight patents to his name, awarded between 1907 and 1946. Primarily…

I am delighted that BE THOU MY VISION - TRIPTYCH for ORCHESTRA FINALE, commissioned by King Charles III for The Coronation, will receive its US Premiere with the AACO in LA on 3 March 4 PM at Crenshaw High School Performing Arts Center. Do attend if you're in the area & able.