The School's Proms are an annual
event held in the Royal Albert Hall, London, one of Europe's major concert
venues.
The idea is based on the famous Promenade Concerts, held in the summer
at the Albert Hall. The seats at the centre of the Hall are removed so
that there is a floor space, and you can buy a ticket to be a 'Promenader'
and stand in this central section for the concerts. The Promenaders are
often very knowledgeable musically, always enthusiastic, and sometimes
very noisy!
The Children's Proms last three days, and involve performances by
schools and youth music groups from all over Britain, ranging from
orchestras and bands to choirs, percussion groups and dancers.
