Welcome to Tomorrow's Warriors
...inspiring musicians...inspiring music!
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Testimonials from some of our clients
"The sessions Abram and Gary did in the schools were some of the most extraordinary I'd witnessed in 20 years. Huge amount of engagement, brilliant way of presenting an unfamiliar form of music to kids of 5-11, entertaining, funny and able to deal with any situation thrown at them. I think the way Abram presents is brilliant and many more experienced educators should watch him to see how it can be done effectively."
- Kevin Appleby, Venue Manager - Turner Sims Concert Hall, Southampton
"Abram was superb. The workshop left the boys demanding more and the evening was just fabulous with Abram not only giving an entertaining speech, but a very inspirational one. Thank you so much."
- Roy Childs, Deputy Head - Warwick School For Boys, Walthamstow, London
"Inspiring and professional. The workshops went really well. Without exception, everyone felt that they learnt a great deal from the two days: in terms of theory, background of jazz, different styles, how to play, and they have all become more enthused generally. Some have joined local jazz bands and some are pursuing the possibility of more involvement in jazz. A great rapport with the students and got the best out of them all."
- Cathey Morgan, Education & Outreach Officer - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon
"We thought the workshop was excellent. I was pleased at how seriously the musicians took the performance and the audience was very engrossed throughout the gig. Abram was very organised, punctual and made the whole session run very smoothly. The choice of music was good and the performance was exactly the right sort of length.The workshop was also good. Both musicians related well to the students and coped with anything that came at them very well. We would definitely organise something with you again maybe next year. Thank you and please pass on my thanks to everyone involved."
- Julian Costello, Head Of Music - Chiswick Community School, West London
"It was great to see the children gain the confidence to improvise. Tomorrow’s Warriors are inspirational performers, and they really encouraged the children to develop self-expression in a safe learning environment”.
- Ken Parr, Head of Devon Music Service
"A very inspiring workshop; my pupils thought it was quite brilliant and would like more participatory events."
- Elizabeth White, Teacher - Kentisbury Primary School, Devon
"Thoroughly enjoyed the day, as did the children - really inspired me to try it out at school. Abram was superb fun! Cheers! Head very keen to host any future events."
- Lynne Unsworth, Teacher - Yeo Valley Primary School, Devon
"I was at the Artsmark event at RFH on Monday and thought Tomorrow’s Warriors were fantastic and an inspiration to any budding young musician."
- Freire Barnes, Knowledge Manager - London Schools Arts Service (LONSAS)
"It was great! Abram was absolutely charming, very professional and enthusiastic with the young people and interested in the work. We are really glad we tried it out. Thanks for your help and please pass on our thanks to Abram as well.
- Victoria Firth, Theatre Manager – Y Theatre, Leicester
"I'd just like to say a big thank you for opening the door for me to a wonderful experience. Needless to say the jazz was top notch and left me uplifted and inspired. It was also very warming to meet everybody from Dune and Tomorrow's Warriors - I must say you are all a friendly and welcoming bunch. As far as I could see all the bands went down a storm and I'm sure it did a lot for some of the younger ones' confidence. Anyway, thanks again - I appreciated the opportunity."
- Charlotte Bowen, Arts Development Officer - North East Lincolnshire Council
“The direction of the What's Goin' On workshops by Abram Wilson and Denys Baptiste has been great and very well done. We are all very happy about it. We can see, hear and feel the happiness of the adults and the kids (and their professors, principal, partners and family) which is very precious for us. Denys has been excellent. He gave his best, took into consideration everything we talked about at our meeting, and magnificently directed the concert! Bravo, bravo Denys and Abram; you can be proud of what you set and planted here. And thank you, Abram, for your call before the concert - we let everybody know and it gave them a good energy."
- Christel Deslis – Festival Banlieues Bleues, Paris
That’s the end ... full of emotions. I’m sure that everybody who took part of the project will keep it as a great memory in mind. It was really special this year to be with you. Thanks to Abram’s music and energy, to Denys’s kindness, to Janine’s organisation. Really hoping to see you again soon.
- Jean-Marc Bouchez and all the musicians of the Brass Band (participants in the What's Goin' On education progamme for Banlieues Bleues, January-March 2006)
“Abram Wilson encapsulates the whole ethos of our celebration of music. The Durham Brass Festival aims to engage audiences with its innovative content and hopefully inspire a whole new generation of music lovers to enjoy the wonders of brass.”
- Alison Lister, Festivals Co-ordinator - Durham City Arts
"Abram Wilson taught students at Warwick School for Boys, London from 2002-2004. He was a great teacher and an inspiration to everyone. I have now chosen music for a GCSE because of Mr Wilson. I hope to see him again and hope he will come back to see us soon."
- A pupil at Warwick School For Boys, London
