Their teacher, our principle cornet player Claire Whitworth, is proud of their efforts and success in a whole range of assessments from Copper Medal to Grade 6.
Music Medals are teacher-led assessments intended to encourage beginner players and are ideal for our newer Training Band members. For the assessment the pupil needs to play a short solo piece, an ensemble part and another optional task such as sight reading. All this is recorded and sent off to the Royal School of Music for a final grading. Well done to Elliot, Ava, Freddie and Artur for their success in achieving Medals this term.
Performance Grades start at Grade One through to Grade Eight and they again are recorded and the video sent to the examining board for assessment. The performer has to play a selection of solo pieces (accompanied on piano) to demonstrate their ability over a range of musical genre. Well done to Lujza who achieved Grade 1 with merit and Michael who achieved his Grade 6 with distinction.
If you are interested in joining our Training Band or Learner Group, even if you have never played before, then get in touch with Claire Whitworth on