Stories of our work

Read stories of young artists and ensembles and groups who have recieved awards and students who have benefited from the student health scheme.

Ensembles and Groups

Voces8 received an award which they used to take part in a series of vocal masterclasses with critically acclaimed vocal group The King’s Singers, in Germany. More »

Guilhermina Suggia Gift

An award for outstanding young cellists. the Suggia Gift 2009 was awarded to Michael Petrov. He was born in Sofia, Bulgaria, and began to play the cello at the age of six. More »

Peter Whittingham Jazz

The Peter Whittingham Jazz Award is one of the most prestigious awards available in UK jazz. 2009 Mercury Prize nominees Led Bib, received the Award in 2005. More »

Postgraduate Performance

Awards are offered to outstandingly talented instrumentalists and singers. Bassoonist Joanna Stark received an award which has enabled her to study at the Royal Academy of Music. More »

Songwriting

18 year old Sherika Sherard recieved the 2009 Songwriting Award after impressing the judging panel in the final round. More »

Young Talent

Multi-instrumentalist, Oneke Tebbs received a Young Talent Award towards a new alto saxophone. More »

Student Health Scheme

Flautist Catherine Coulter-Young approached us when pains in her forearms, due to over-practice, which were affecting her playing.
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