Congratulations to a number of our pupils who recently achieved success in various competitions at the Junior Conservatoire.

Liana Storey S3 won the Gilbert Innes piano competition which is open to all pianists at the Junior Conservatoire.

Oboists Chris Vettraino S5 and Liana Storey S3 both were highly commended in the Gilbert Innes woodwind competition.

Guitarist Steven Clark S6 was highly commended in the LGMA guitar competition.

The National Youth Orchestra’s of Scotland Training Ensembles are designed for young players of around 8-14 (ABRSM Grade 3, as a guide only) to prepare them for entry into a NYOS orchestra. The 2017 summer courses will take place at the Kilgraston School, Perthshire and are specifically meant to identify, nurture and showcase musical excellence in children through orchestra training.
The summer course includes full and sectional rehearsals, individual coaching, social activities (sports, arts and crafts and orienteering), group workshops and an end-of-course, showcase concert, targeting at improving musical technique, listening skills, audition preparation and ability by tackling repertoire and exploring ensemble playing.
For more detailed information about the Training Ensemble courses this year please visit here:
If any students or parents wish to obtain an application pack, which includes information about the dates, fees and payment options please contact Orchestral Ensembles Manager Lauren Hamilton at laurenhamilton@nyos.co.uk or call 0141 332 8311.
Training applications for the summer course are running from 30 January to 28 April 2017 and student places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Congratulations to S2 pupil Cameron Black who is in the National Boys Choir Changed Voices Section this year.  Cameron received his full colour tie for this achievement.

Congratulations to the following pupils who have all gained a place at either the West of Scotland Schools Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band or String Orchestra.  The pupils involved are:

WSSSO

S2 pupil:  Jamie King on bassoon

S4 pupil: Ciara O’Shea on cello

S5 pupils: Sophie Boyd, Pagan Ferry McKenzie and Lukas Nielsen on violin, Becky Paton on viola, Chris Vettraino on oboe

S6 pupil:  Andrew McCroskie on clarinet

WSSCB

S2 pupil:  Anna Ghiro on bassoon

S3 pupil:  Ben Drake on bassoon

S5 pupil:  Eilidh Galloway on clarinet

S6 pupil:  Eve Burgoyne on clarinet

S6 pupil: Gregor McInnes, Lorna Paton and Alec Ross on French horn

West String orchestra

S3 pupils:  Aalia Shah and Tom Simmonds on violin

S4 pupil:  Daisy Major on cello

Congratulations to the following pupils who have all got places this year in the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland:

NYOS Seniors

S2 pupils:  Anna Ghiro and Jamie King on bassoon

S3 pupil:  Ben Drake on bassoon

S4 pupil: Chloe Ghiro on violin

NYOS Juniors

S3 pupils:  Josef Heidinger on bassoon, Liana Storey on oboe, James A Ross on bassoon

S4 pupil:  Marianne Walker on violin

Congratulations to S4 pupil Lexy Letham who has gained a place in the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland on tenor drum.

The examination dates for the National 5 and Higher pupils this year have been confirmed as:

Monday 20th Feb – bagpipes only

21, 22, 24, 27 and 28th February plus 1 & 3rd March for all other instruments.  Click music-practicals-timetable to see the timetable.

Congratulations to the following pupils on their success in their recent Associated Board and Trinity examinations.

ABRSM

S1 pupils:  Robin Bull and Charis Mowat passed Grade 3 cello, Libby Carmon Grade 3 cello with merit, Katie Jeffrey and Scott Selbie passed Grade 3 violin, Kirsty Shu passed Grade 6 piano

S2 pupils:  Timo Asmone passed Grade 2 piano, Kathryn Birnie, Kate Cherry, Piet Lages and Maisie McGregor passed Grade 3 cello, Jamie King Grade 7 bassoon with distinction

S3 pupil:  Ewan Millar Grade 5  percussion with distinction

S5 pupil:  Eilidh Galloway Grade 8 piano with merit

Trinity/Guildhall

S2 pupil:  Orla Lang Grade 7 oboe with distinction

S4 pupil:  Alasdair Notley Grade 7 oboe with distinction

S6 pupil:  Eve Burgoyne Grade 8 clarinet with distinction

We are always delighted to celebrate the talent of the pupils at Williamwood so please let Mrs Selbie know if we have missed anyone out.

Congratulations to S2 bassoonists Anna Ghiro and Jamie King who both have gained a place on the National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain 2017.  This is an outstanding achievement and we are absolutely delighted for them.

Congratulations to S4 pupil Marianne Walker who has gained a place as one of the 1st Altos in the National Girls Choir 2017.