Approximately 1,200 young people take part in groups from a wide range of schools and colleges; private, state and special. Works performed include, as often as funds permit, newly commissioned works by the Festival committee. Some performing groups commission their own works. The young people, whose ages range from 5-20, gain enormously from the experience not only of performing in public with fellow students, but also of having the privilege of rehearsing with the composer and giving the works a world premiere. 2011 sees 50 years of Farnham Festival. Planning is already well under way for a special festival. More information will be posted when available. | 
