Warwick-based choir and music charity Armonico Consort founded its hugely successful AC Academy based on the belief that music has the power to inspire, connect, and transform young lives. At Rayburn Travel Group, we believe in these same values, and our ongoing collaboration with the AC Academy programme has allowed us to uphold musical opportunities for children and young people across the UK, helping them grow in confidence and creativity.
A recent highlight of this partnership was their invitation to us to attend a moving performance of Beowulf by the AC Academy Choir at Warwick School. This fantastic event highlights what’s possible when 250 children, mostly from less affluent areas, are given the space to shine. It was a joy to see the excitement on the children’s faces, the pride in their parents’ eyes, and the sense of awe that filled the room.
We were also privileged to meet Roger Medwell MBE DL, President of Armonico Consort, and to celebrate one of the programme’s standout talents, Angus, whom Rayburn Travel Group Chairman John Boyden, along with his wife Brenda, sponsor as part of our ongoing support for the AC Academy. Angus, who was first awarded a Junior Scholarship, has now been offered a Senior Scholarship in 2025.
Reflecting on his journey so far, Angus shares
Photographs by Peter Marsh at ashmorevisuals
Furthermore, Rayburn Tours’ school and youth music trips grant young people experiences far beyond what they encounter in their daily lives, sparking lifelong passions and memories. Together, Rayburn Travel Group and Armonico Consort are committed to making these once-in-a-lifetime musical journeys a reality for every child.
This partnership is a testament to what’s possible when music and opportunity come together.
As Christopher Monks, Artistic Director of Armonico Consort, states
