Sing Out For Hansel
We were delighted to receive this certificate from Hansel in recognition of our fundraising effort in the lead up to Christmas. Thanks again to our woodwind group who braved the cold to perform for the shoppers of our local Sanisbury’s.
Young Musician Competition 2024
Entries are now open for this year’s Young Musician Competition!
The competition takes place on Tuesday 11th March 2024, at 7pm in the school extension. All competitors should arrive no later than 6.45pm and full school uniform should be worn.
There are 3 classes in which to compete: Junior (S1/2), Intermediate (S3/4) and Senior (S5/6). There is a maximum of 10 competitors per class – if necessary, heats will be held in advance – time and date TBC.
The winner of the Senior class will go forward to represent Stewarton Academy in the East Ayrshire Young Musician Competition taking place on Thursday 18th April 2024.
To enter, fill out the Form here, with applications closing at the end of the school day on Friday 1st March 2024.
Note that all competitors must provide a copy of the sheet music that they are performing for the adjudicator to refer to on the night. For more information and advice, speak to any of the Music staff.
Good luck!
Subject Choices
Please find links below to the Subject Choice presentations for Music and Music Technology courses. These have been discussed in class – if you have any more questions, make sure to speak to your class teacher.
RCS Sound Technology Open Day
January Performers
Tell Us More!
East Ayrshire Choir
Please see the attached letter for information about how to join the East Ayrshire Choir and take part in the East Ayrshire Spring concert. Make sure to let your Music teacher know if you sign up!
Rory – Grade 8 Piano success!
Congratulations to S6 Advanced Higher music pupil Rory A. who has passed his Grade 8 piano with Merit.
Rory achieved 128/150 in his piano performing exam playing Debussy’s Reverie, Mozart’s Sonata in F, Joplin’s Maple Leaf Rag and a Mazurka by Chopin.
Christmas Fundraising
Well done to our wonderful woodwind musicians who entertained the shoppers in Sainsbury’s this week, while fundraising for Hansel. Special thanks to our Wind Band Ambassadors who helped out on can-collecting duties!