The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh hosted a Music Theme Day at Buckingham Palace on 1 March 2005. The day featured a concert by children, for children, with performances from a number of youth music organisations and schools.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh also gave an Evening Reception to recognise the excellence of British Music and the contribution it makes to the culture and economy of the UK. Approximately 500 guests attended, including Eric Clapton, Jamie Cullum and Phil Collins.
The audience at the morning concert were made up of 250 school children and teachers from five London boroughs: Haringey, Ealing, Lewisham, Barking and Dagenham and Southwark, alongside choristers from the Chapel Royal and representatives from the performing organisations.
Katie Melua performed as a graduate of the BRIT School for the Performing Arts and Technology.
Two short Scottish pieces by The Master of The Queen's Music, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, were performed by students from the Royal Academy of Music.
The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Gloucester and The Duke of Kent also attended.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave a reception for performers and guests following the concert.
The Music Reception and Theme Day are part of a series of theme days hosted by Her Majesty to promote and support different aspects of British culture and industry. Other theme days have included British Design, Women, Tourism, Young Achievers and Pioneers.
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