XBY Concert Band & Mozart Requiem, BYMT Adult Choir with BYMT Alumni Orchestra

XBY Concert Band

Internationally acclaimed concert band

Formed in 1989, XBY is comprised of Alumni musicians and teachers from BYMT (Bromley Youth Music Trust) and since its formation has been under the watchful eye of Dennis Mycroft, who taught most of the bands players when they were still in the Bromley Youth Music Trust. XBY regularly performs and competes both nationally and… (click for more information)

John Hargreaves

Conductor

John Hargreaves is a freelance conductor, music director and percussionist. He has studied conducting with Rob Wiffin, Denise Ham, George Hurst, Peter Stark and John Landor. John conducted the Lewisham Concert Band from 2016-2024 and has worked with various choral societies, local theatre companies and other groups in the South-East area. He has directed the… (click for more information)

BAM Adult Choir

The choir embraces a wide range of works, from light to more demanding. No audition is necessary, just enthusiasm and an enjoyment of singing. Examples of recent programmes include: Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, Mozart’s Requiem and Brahms’ German Requiem interspersed with lighter music. Simon Sundermann (BYMT Deputy Principal) conducts the choir and is committed to training… (click for more information)

Simon Sundermann

Choir Director Bromley Adult Choir

Simon was born in Vlotho, Germany where from an early age he fostered his love for church music and JS Bach in particular. He played the organ in local churches and went on to study singing at the Hochschule für Musik, Carl Maria von Weber in Dresden, and later on at the Guildhall School of… (click for more information)