Stewarton Academy Music Department were delighted to host a virtual masterclass on Monday morning with international concert pianist Richard Meyrick. S5 pupils Fraser W., Rory A. and Rhys H. performed Pink Minor, Chopin’s Waltz in Ab major and Debussy’s Reverie respectively for Richard and other senior piano pupils who were in attendance.
Offering advice and encouragement to help improve their pieces and playing more generally, Richard’s expertise was much appreciated by the pupils who were then treated to a thrilling performance of a technically demanding Rachmaninov Prelude live from his London piano studio.
As part of the department’s drive to increase awareness about the opportunities and variety of careers available in the creative industries, we organised a visit from Irvine based music and recording studio Ellis Music Studios. Owned by former pupil Jamie Haining, S3 music technology pupils learned about Jamie’s story becoming a creative entrepreneur and what it takes to successfully run your own creative business.
Former pupil Max Sloan, who also works at Ellis Music Studios shared some of the projects he has been involved in after graduating from Ayrshire College with a HND in Sound Production. He also shared some helpful hints and tips which our pupils will find useful in their projects this year.
Two of our pupils attended a workshop and performance with world-famous Scottish percussionist Dame Evelyn Glynnie at Dumfries House.
As part of Sir James McMillan’s Cumnock Tryst festival, S1 pupil Miles and S3 pupil Cody worked with other pupils from East Ayrshire to create two new works which they later performed.
See link below for information about the summer schools taking place at St Mary’s Music School, Edinburgh. Make sure to speak to your teacher or instructor if interested.
Closing date for applications has been extended for the Training Ensembles, the senior Concert Band and the senior Symphony Orchestra. See below for more details, or speak to your teacher or instructor.
