S1 were treated to a performance from Mr. Nelson our snare drumming instructor and Mr. Sommerville our bagpipe instructor. They were in to promote lessons with them. Around 8% of S1’s signed up for a trial.
BIGGER BETTER BRAINS… BUSTING MYTHS ABOUT MUSIC LESSONS
Research has overwhelmingly demonstrated just how beneficial the study of music is for everyone, but particularly for young people. The cognitive processes that students use and develop while playing music are then transferred to learning in other curricular areas, resulting in better overall rates of success in school.
While parents may initially have concerns about their children leaving class to come to music lessons, the long term the benefits of learning musical instruments far outweigh any short term negative impacts of being out of class. Here is a short clip from the head of the Bigger Better brains project, neuroscientist Dr Anita Collins, explaining this further.
London’s Calling
Our Junior Rock Band made their debut at our P7 Open Evening after only forming 6months ago. Go on, have a listen! They are fabulous.
Expressive Arts Showcase 2024
You are invited to our annual Expressive Arts Showcase, to celebrate the achievements of our the young people within the Expressive Arts Faculty at Taylor High!!!
NLC Scottish Young Musician of the Year Heats
Last night, Louisa (S1) represented Taylor High School at the North Lanarkshire Council heats for the Scottish Young Musician of the Year competition. She played Billie’s Song with such musical maturity and brought the piano to life with her attention to detail. A very special performance. If you see her, please congratulate her on her performance and for representing us. It wasn’t her year this year, but her music future is very bright.
Congratulations to the winner who will go on to compete in the Scottish Final at the Royal Scottish Conservatoire and of course 2 runners up.
Music Ambassadors 2023 2024
We would like to introduce to your, our brand new Music Ambassadors. Watch this space for exciting news come from our Pupil Leadership Team. 
Taylor HS Music Ambassador
Applications due via this Microsoft Forms link by Friday 1st September.
https://forms.office.com/e/tBjpQsmxN3
Taylor High School Expressive Arts Showcase June 2023
The Expressive Arts faculty would like to cordially invite you to our first Expressive Arts Showcase on Thursday 15th June in the Theatre.
Whilst viewing and bidding on Art and Photography work in a silent auction, you will be served canapes made by pupils from the Home Economics department and enjoy Music items from our wonderful musicians at Taylor High School. The Barista bar will be in full swing alongside a tuck shop to purchase some refreshments. Our raffle hamper is also looking like it will be full of fancy goodies for a lucky winner. If you can’t make it along for the main event in the evening, don’t despair, the silent auction begins at 4 pm.
ADVANCED HIGHER MUSIC RECITAL
GOOD LUCK to our National 5 and Higher Music candidates
