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Stewarton pupils take part in workshop with Dame Evelyn Glynnie
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.
What an amazing opportunity!
National Youth Orchestra
See the link below for information about joining the National Youth Orchestra. Make sure to speak to your teacher or instructor if interested.
St Mary’s Summer Schools
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.
https://www.stmarysmusicschool.co.uk/music-for-all/music-summer-schools-2022/
WSSO Trust
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.
https://www.wsso.org.uk/apply/
Young Musician Competition 2022
This year’s competition will be a virtual event. Click here for more information about how to enter. Make sure to ask your Music teacher if you have any questions.
Supported study sessions for music and music technology
Music
In the run up to the practical performance exams in mid-March, we are offering 4 after school sessions from 3.40-4.40pm on the following dates in Room 16:
22nd February
1st March
8th March
15th March
These are for extra-practice and rehearsal in the run up to the exam. All levels are welcome to attend.
Music technology
Supported study will take place on:
Wednesday 23rd February
Wednesday 2nd March
Sessions will take place in Room 16 at 2.45pm. These sessions will be helpful in ensuring assignments are ready and logbooks are as detailed as possible.
Subject Choices
Below are some links to presentations about the Music and Music Technology courses. Music teachers will be going through these in class, so make sure you have any questions ready about what’s involved.
NYOS Training Ensembles
Check out the link below for information about NYOS Training Ensembles. Speak to your Music teacher or instructor if you have any questions.
Percussion Ensemble – December 2021
Here’s a video prepared by Ms MacPherson, with the Percussion Ensemble performing Experience by Ludovico Einaudi.