Some of the children travelled to performing arts school in London by train and underground during the rush hour, the jury heard.

BBC: Amanda Webber

We took Jacob Ganz, our intrepid director-producer, and I went and saw the Hot 8 perform at a Harlem high school - the Urban Assembly High School for Performing Arts in Harlem - this is part of their tour.

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Head of Performing Arts at Queen Elizabeth II High School, Janet Foster said: "Researching this work has meant that the students have a greater understanding of the idea of war and all that this entails, not only for the men and women involved in conflict but their families at home".

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Ms Smiga had been head of music performance and performing arts at LVS Ascot School in Berkshire for the past three years.

BBC: Cecilia Smiga

By seeking contributions, bequests, and inter vivos gifts, the Fund seeks to aid juniors and seniors in college, who are descendants of immigrants in the performing arts, with financial aid to help insure success in either college or vocational school.

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