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)
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)
Dennis Mycroft started teaching in 1978 in what was then the Bromley Schools Music Service. During his years at Bromley he conducted and trained many Orchestras and Bands, some of which performed at national and international level. After studying as a trombonist and later as a conducting scholar at Trinity College of Music, he played… (click for more information)
Musical Director
Simon Sundermann was born in Germany, where he started his musical education in the local church, playing the organ, singing and choir conducting. Following his school years, he went on to study singing in Dresden, Germany. In 1998 he moved to London to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and completed a… (click for more information)