Portrait of a Nation was an inspiring two ­year journey culminating in a national conversation about what it’s like to be a teenager in modern day Britain. Hundreds of youngsters from 17 UK cities converged on St George’s Hall in December 2008 to learn more about where they come from, what makes their home town so special, what culture, heritage and identity means to them and what their hopes are for the future.

Rachael worked as a conductor and MD with the young people’s choir, helping shape and rehearse the music for the final event.