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Teachers at Active in Music School based in Middlesex, London, Harrow, Hillingdon. Providing Guitar, Violin and Piano lessons.
Christopher Giles (Principal)
Christopher Giles (Joint Principal) completed his Masters degree in performance studies in London, having worked under the guidance of prominent performers such as Alexander Ivashkin and John Tilbury. He has given many recitals at various venues across the capital and, more recently, the West Midlands. He enjoys performing contemporary music in particular and past performances have included works by Henry Cowell, Toru Takemitsu and Arvo Part. He took first prize at the Blackheath Music Festival, London for his interpretation and performance of 'For Away', by Toru Takemitsu.
Christopher moved to Shrewsbury in 2003 to take up a position as Director of Music at a local school. During his five year tenure he oversaw countless musical projects including collaborations with the Drama department to stage musical productions such as ‘Oliver’ and ‘Oklahoma’ which typically ran for three consecutive evenings.
In 2005, together with his wife Maria Giles, Christopher founded ‘The Shropshire School of Classical Music’, which in due course was to become ‘Active in Music’. The music school has grown steadily over the years, the venue now being in London.
Maria Giles (Principal)
Maria Giles (Joint Principal) studied piano from the age of five and later trained as a pianist and musicologist at the Special Music School for gifted students (Kazan, Russia). In the following years she attended the Moscow State Conservatoire ‘P.I. Tchaikovsky’ where, after obtaining her Masters degree in History and Theory of Music, she studied on a three-year Postgraduate course in Musicology. She has taught solfeggio, theory and harmony in various music schools, accompanied at various ballet establishments and worked as a correspondent and editor at the Moscow classical music radio station ‘Orpheus’. She later received an offer to teach at the Central Special Music School, Moscow, where she successfully worked with many talented pupils from all over the world.
Bianca Lam (Piano)
Bianca is a New Zealand-born pianist, and grew up in Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau, where she first began learning piano at the age of five. She has recently completed her Master of Music at the School of Music at the University of Auckland, under the tutelage of concert pianist Katherine Austin and world-renowned pedagogue Dr. Rae de Lisle. Bianca completed her Advanced Certificate, ATCL and LTCL with Distinction under the guidance of Russian pianist Veronika Shilova. During her study under Shilova’s guidance, Bianca developed a passion for Russian piano music, the works of Russian composers, and the Russian music education system, all of which formed part of her research focus in her masters degree. Bianca has had success in many piano competitions in her native country, such as the IRMTNZ and NSPAS New Zealand competitions, and has also participated in masterclasses with world class pianists and keyboardists such as Michael Tsalka, Stephen de Pledge, and Michael Houstoun in his Celebrate Bach with Michael Houstoun series. Her solo performance recitals include performances at the Auckland Piano Club and Music in Eden concert series in New Zealand. Bianca has also had success in the chamber music field, and is part of the Mezzona eight-hands piano group, which debuted in the Auckland Chamber Music Society competition in 2019. Having begun teaching at the end of 2015, Bianca enjoys working with a variety of different students — from a very young age, to advanced students looking to excel in their piano performance. She incorporates vital pedagogical concepts such as the importance of aural recognition, scaffolding and intrinsic motivation, within her lessons, taken from her study in music education and pedagogy with pedagogues Dr Graham McPhail and Dr Millie Locke during her education at the University of Auckland. Her lessons also have a strong technical focus built upon the teaching belief of technical foundation being a precursor to freedom of musical expression and freedom at the piano. Bianca’s students have all received great results and achievements from their ABRSM graded exams. Her teaching philosophy is very much oriented around enjoyment at the piano and helping students build a strong and healthy enjoyment of the piano in their music journey.
Ina Petkova (Piano)
Born in Bulgaria, Ina started playing piano at age of 7, taking private piano lessons. At the age of 14, she was accepted into the National Music School "Panayot Pipkov", majoring in piano performance.
After the music school, Ina pursued a teaching degree/career while continuing her education at the St. Cyril and St Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. In 2007 she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in teaching music and piano.
After university, Ina was a pianist in a chamber ensemble, travelling and performing at different venues and events. From 2009, she came to London where she experienced teaching older beginners and adults.
Shortly after moving to Dubai (where she spend almost 10 years), Ina spent time teaching beginners, intermediate and advanced students with a special focus on younger beginners and their early development of correct technique. For the last two years in Dubai, she joined a well-established and highly rated institute where she had a class of almost 50 pupils.
Ina is very passionate about teaching, and learning from some of the most amazing piano teachers has inspired her to pass on her knowledge, skills and love for music.
Will Glenn (Guitar)
Will has been teaching at Active in Music since 2017, having moved to London to study classical guitar under Carlos Bonell at the Royal College of Music. Prior to moving, Will was a peripatetic guitar teacher at Norwich High School for Girls, as well as teaching private students across Norfolk. Having been a teacher since 2010, Will has had a great deal of experience in teaching both private students and in schools, and has taught from all major music exam boards (ABRSM, Trinity, and LCM) with a 100% pass rate for exam entries. In his lessons, Will’s priority is the student’s enjoyment of the instrument, and he combines this with a style of learning both technique and musicality that will most benefit each individual student.
Will has been performing since the age of 15 and has done so in venues such as Norwich Arts Centre, the Royal College of Music Recital Hall, Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, and Norwich Maddermarket Theatre. Since making his debut at the Beccles Classical Music Festival, he has significantly expanded his repertoire to include compositions from all musical periods, from 1600 – 2000.
Will is also a keen advocate of chamber music, and much of his work focuses on his own guitar duo with Swedish guitarist Erika Clevejarn, which he formed in 2016. This chamber group explores music written for two guitars and their place in a contemporary musical world.
Bernardo Simões (Piano)
Bernardo Simões has a distinct career from what is expected from a “traditional” composer. He is a multidisciplinary artist and prosecute his artistic outputs over different fields of art. Being a pianist and composer from an early age, he began working in multiple fields of arts back in Rio de Janeiro. Having a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Marketing in ESPM he became a film director and worked at “Mitica Filmes” while at the same time performing Brazilian Popular Music, writing soundtracks, and composing for instrumental chamber music. Before that, Bernardo Simões studied composition with Wladimir Tourinho (professor at Villa-Lobos school of music) and classical piano with Marly Muniz (UFRJ). In this period, composed pieces such as a Brass Quintet performed by musicians of the OSB (Brazilian Symphony Orchestra), “Variations for piano” and a “Sonata Concertante” for Violin and Piano (performed by musicians of “Abstrai Ensemble”). Bernardo then went to the UK and studied for a bachelor’s degree in Composition at the Royal Academy of Music under the guidance of Rubens Askenar for 2 years and before, 2 years with Gary Carpenter, where he was awarded with the “Bache Prize” by RAM in 2019. Interesting to mention additions to his portfolio were a 10-instrument ensemble piece called “Blurred” that has already achieved multiple performances, and 2 orchestral pieces “Pareidolia” and “Into darkness”.
His multidisciplinary approach never ceased and in 2020 he worked with Fabricio Mattos in the 3 “Marés – Journeys into Brazilian Music” films. In this commission by the Brazilian Embassy UK project, Simões film directed, composed (two pieces “Revoada” and “Confluência”), edited, mixed, and conducted. Thanks to the success of the “Marés” films, his partnership with Fabricio Mattos flourished and together they created the New Stages Creations, a company that produces uniquely designed live concerts and filmed “creations” perusing new forms of presenting performing arts. Bernardo Simões’ compositions also never stopped being produced and they have continuously been premiered worldwide such as by the Riot Ensemble, Chroma Ensemble, by soprano Milana Sarukhanyan, the guitarist Mario Kurtjak, by the Tritium Trio among others.
Xuan Li (Piano)
Born in China, Xuan Li's musical odyssey commenced at the age of six when she was introduced to the enchanting world of piano. In 2017, she embarked on her academic pursuit at the Wuhan Conservatory of Music, majoring in Music Education. Xuan Li pursued a Master's degree in Performing Arts Education at the University of West London in 2022. Her academic focus delves into advanced music methodologies such as Orff, Kodály, Suzuki, and Dalcroze, highlighting her dedication to embracing innovative and effective approaches in music education.
Piano serves as Xuan Li's primary instrument, a passion cultivated and polished over years of diligent practice and unwavering commitment. Yet, her musical repertoire extends beyond the ivory keys, encompassing singing, dancing, and guitar playing.
Xuan Li's professional journey is marked by invaluable experiences in primary schools and music institutions, both in China and London. Her role involved delivering tailored one-to-one piano lessons and conducting group music theory sessions for students ranging from six-year-olds to adults. These experiences have not only honed her teaching skills but also allowed her to adapt her methods to suit the diverse needs and aspirations of her students, solidifying her position as a dynamic and influential figure in the realm of music pedagogy.
Vera Yarkova (Piano)
Vera Yarkova was born in Russia. After finishing her studies at the Ural State Conservatoire, she undertook and completed a postgraduate course in Concert Mastership.
For the past 24 years, Vera has been the invited pianist for the Ural Philharmonic Orchestra, touring countries including Belgium, France and the Netherlands and playing in world famous venues. She has also taken part in concert programmes with many great performers such as Boris Berezovsky and Sergei Krylov. Vera has also lead a very active life as an accompanist and in ensemble playing.
Vera has won both Russian and international competitions in chamber music playing and has achieved a Personal Diploma from the Russian Federation Ministry of Culture.
Julia Khamzina (Piano and
group lessons)
Originally from Russia, Julia was educated at the Kazan State University (Music Department) where she studied piano, theory and history of music, singing and choir conducting techniques. She went on to complete a PhD in music education, while giving lectures on the history of music.
Having been teaching her whole life, Julia has almost 20 years’ experience working as a piano and theory tutor in England.
Julia has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the ABRSM exam board and a creative approach to her music lessons, helping each of her students meet and exceed their goals.
Anna Sazonova (Violin)
Anna’s musical journey started at the age of 6 in Latvia. After graduating from music school, she continued her studies at Daugavpils University, obtaining a Bachelor degree in Music pedagogy and graduating in 2018. Anna also was a member of the ‘Daugavpils Sinfonietta’ orchestra which toured Latvia and Belarus in 2016 and 2017.
Anna continued performing in concertos throughout her studies and is a keen violin player as well as tutor.
Minako Oka (Piano)
Minako Oka was born in Japan, where she graduated from the Toho Gakuen College, Tokyo, with first class honours and has given solo recitals in her home country.
She came to London to continue her Postgraduate studies with Nina Sereda at Trinity College of Music where she was awarded a scholarship and won first prize in the Leonard Smith Duo Competition. She has since pursued her studies on chamber music and piano accompaniment as well as piano solo and has completed her Master’s degree at Guildhall School of Music and Drama with Eugene Asti.
Minako has participated in numerous projects and masterclasses by internationally acclaimed musicians. She has appeared in the Russian Music International Series at Goldsmiths University, at St Martin in the Fields, at Kings Place, at the National Portrait Gallery and in lunchtime recitals at Royal Opera House, among others.
Minako is a dedicated tutor and enjoys sharing musical ideas and imagination with her pupils. Her instruction helps pupils acquire a tension-free piano playing which allows them to develop their hearing, technique and expressiveness harmoniously and efficiently.
Axel Krogness (Guitar)
Axel is a Swedish classical guitarist living in London, currently studying for a master's degree in classical guitar performance at the Royal College of Music with Gary Ryan.
Previously Axel studied classical guitar performance for Göran Söllscher, Gunnar Spjuth and David Hansson at the Malmö Academy of Music from 2017-2020. In the fall of 2018, an Erasmus exchange gave Axel the opportunity to study classical guitar for one semester in Córdoba, Spain at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Córdoba.
He has performed extensively throughout Europe, including concerts in Copenhagen, London, Malmö, and Córdoba. During the last couple of years Axel has participated in masterclasses with renowned classical guitarists including Marcin Dylla, Zoran Dukic, Alvaro Pierri, John Mills and Mats Bergström.
As a composer, Axel has written 12 works for the classical guitar. He also regularly performs in a duo with his sister, double bassist Linn Krogness; their repertoire includes their own compositions and their own arrangements for the two instruments by composers from Vivaldi to Villa Lobos.
With an interest for the wellbeing of musicians, Axel currently studies Alexander Technique at the RCM with Peter Buckoke.
Yllka Istrefi (Piano)
Yllka is a pianist and piano teacher based in London. She received a performance diploma from Guildhall School of Music and Drama, studying with Benjamin Kaplan, and a Masters degree in Piano performance from the Royal College of Music where she studied with Vanessa Latarche. Yllka has performed all over the world as a soloist and with various orchestras. She regularly performs with other musicians in the UK. She has been a soloist with North London Orchestra, Macedonian Philharmonic, Kosovo Philharmonic as well as a soloist in the Chelsea Schubert Festival, Mozart Piano Sonata Festival, the Ohrid Summer Festival in Macedonia. She has also given a solo recital at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. As a teacher she works with people of all ages and has written a beginner’s piano book. Her pupils take part in many festivals, concerts and take exams from ABRSM and the Trinity examination boards. Yllka is a Steinway artist and in her spare time an avid runner.
Lucas O'Callaghan (Piano)
Irish/Georgian pianist Lucas Kinkladze O'Callaghan recently graduated from the TU Dublin Bachelor of Music performance degree with First Class Honours. He grew up in a musical home with both his mother and grandmother being professional pianists and began to play the piano at four years old under the guidance of his mother. Upon entering the TU Dublin Conservatory, he began studying with Pádhraic Ó Chuinneagáin and has during this time participated in masterclasses with several world renowned artists such as Barry Douglas, Eteri Andjaparidze, and John O'Connor, among others. Lucas has performed in both Dublin and Tbilisi, has had success at multiple music competitions in Ireland receiving first place prizes on numerous occasions, and was selected to record the solo piano music for the TU Dublin advertisement which was aired January 2020 across Irish national television stations. He has just recently moved to London and now studies privately with pianist Sam Armstrong. Lucas also has a very keen interest in jazz and improvised music as well as composition, having composed music for numerous short films and for a recent multimedia photography exhibition at ‘Safehouse’ in Peckham. Lucas began teaching piano at 16 years old in his mother's music school. Since then he has developed a deep passion for music pedagogy with an ever evolving approach to teaching. Lucas's students have consistently achieved very high marks in their Royal Irish Academy of Music exams with some even going on to study music education at University.
FORTHCOMING CONCERTS
The next concert will be on:
Saturday 20th July 2024 @ 1.00pm,
Main Hall,
Bishop Ramsey School,
Hume Way,
Ruislip,
Middlesex.
HA4 8EE.
PUPIL ACHIEVEMENT BOARD
Scholarship results,
Merit and Distinction examination results
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Our congratulations to Joseph who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Petr who gained a merit at his Grade 3 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Kiran who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Mayun who gained a distinction at his Grade 3 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Mora who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Aarna who gained a merit at her Grade 4 violin exam.
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Our congratulations to Antonina who gained a distinction at her Grade 3 violin exam.
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Our congratulations to Sienda who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Oliver who gained a merit at his Grade 3 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Aila who gained a distinction at her Grade 4 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Leeya who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Kiasha who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Aila who gained a distinction at her Grade 3 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Shruthi who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Rohan who gained a merit at his Grade 2 guitar exam.
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Our congratulations to Arnav who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Abigail who gained a distinction at her Grade 5 theory exam.
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Our congratulations to Antonina who gained a distinction at her Grade 2 violin exam.
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Our congratulations to Leela who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Mayun who gained a merit at his Grade 2 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Thomas who gained a merit at his Grade 5 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Abigail who gained a distinction at her Grade 6 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Temi who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Emory who gained a merit at his Grade 2 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Mayun who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Reyansh who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Krisha who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Anastasia who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Vedant who gained a merit at his Grade 5 guitar exam.
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Our congratulations to Josh who gained a distinction at his Grade 5 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Mihika who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Khushal who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Haoyun who gained a distinction at his Grade 5 violin exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Siddhaant who gained a merit at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Thomas who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Aarav who gained a distinction at his Grade 2 guitar exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Rishab who gained a merit at his Grade 2 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Sachi who gained a merit at her Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Ruben who gained a merit at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Rohan who gained a merit at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Sourav who gained a merit at his Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Izabella who gained a merit at her Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Tiana who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Oliver who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Leela who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Ben who gained a distinction at his Grade 3 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Prakrith who gained a distinction at his Grade 4 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Eliza who gained a distinction at her Grade 3 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Moushumi who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Alex who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Aditya who gained a merit at his Grade 5 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Haoyun who gained a merit at his Grade 4 violin exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Edward who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Aarav who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Ruben who gained a 'commended' in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Shobha who gained a 'commended' in her class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Shyan who gained a 'highly commended' in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Temi who gained a 'commended' in her class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Thomas who gained a 'highly commended' in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Abigail who gained a 'highly commended' in her class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Elizabeth who gained a 'highly commended' in her class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Khushal who gained a 'highly commended' in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Leela who gained a 'distinction' in her class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Rishab who gained a 'commended' in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Rohan who gained a 'distinction' in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Aachal who gained a 'distinction' and first prize in her class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Kartar who gained a 'distinction' and second prize in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Netanel who gained a 'highly commended' and second prize in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Prakrith who gained a 'highly commended' and third prize in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Tiana who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Jake who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Sujan who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Ben who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Shobha who gained a merit at her Grade 3 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Haoyun who gained a merit at his Grade 3 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Netanel who gained a merit at his Grade 4 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Andreas who gained a merit at his Grade 3 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Lydia who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Rishab who gained a merit at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Prakrith who gained a distinction at his Grade 3 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Zane who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Oliver who gained first prize in his piano class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Vedant who gained first prize in the U10 guitar class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Bhavya who gained a 'Highly Commended' mark in her guitar class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Prakrith who gained an 'Outstanding' mark and first place in his piano class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017. Prakrith was also awarded the Frank Heneghan Junior Pianoforte Cup for the best performance amongst all three under 11 classes at the festival!
Scholarship:
Our congratulations to Kiera, who has won a music scholarship to her next school. Kiera plays guitar.
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Our congratulations to Saisha who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Eliza who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Sarina who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Prakrith who gained a distinction at his Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Maydini who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Deborah who gained a distinction at her Grade 2 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Haoyun who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Andreas who gained a distinction at his Grade 2 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Lydia who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Orlando who gained a merit at his Grade 2 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Abigail who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Yashika who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Aparajita who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Daniil who gained a merit at his Grade 2 violin exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Toyosi who gained a merit at her Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Abigail who gained a merit at her Grade 4 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Victoria who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Harshil who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Prakrith who gained a distinction and second place in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2016.
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Our congratulations to Anushka who gained a commended at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2016.
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Our congratulations to Raymond who gained a merit at his Grade 3 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Amy who gained a distinction at her Grade 5 music theory exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Sarina who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Deborah who gained a merit at her Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Amy who gained a merit at her Grade 5 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Suraj who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Euphrosyne who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Andreas who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Orlando who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Jack who gained a merit at his Grade 4 guitar exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Raymond who gained a merit at his Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Netanel who gained a merit at his Grade 2 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Shobha who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Alexander who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Daniil who gained a merit at his Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Orlando who gained a merit at his Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Anna who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Sanjhay who gained a merit at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Bhavya who gained a merit at her Grade 2 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Vedant who gained a merit at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Harshil who gained a merit at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Raymond who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Zara who gained a merit at her Grade 4 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Shobha who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Amy who gained a distinction at her Grade 4 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Venthan who gained a merit at his Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Tharun who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Maariya who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Kyna who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Bhavya who gained a merit at her Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Kristina who gained a merit at her Grade 3 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Aditya who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Netanel who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Shivank, who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Thiruparan, who gained a distinction at his Grade 2 guitar rock and pop exam (Trinity Exam Board). The exam took place in the spring session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Alice, who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Venthan, who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2013.
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Our congratulations to Jack, who gained a merit at his Grade 2 guitar exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2013.
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Our congratulations to Roma, who gained a distinction at her Grade 2 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2013.
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Our congratulations to Zara, who gained a merit at her Grade 3 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2013.
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Our congratulations to Hanae, who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2013.
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Our congratulations to Jack, who gained a merit at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2013.
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Our congratulations to Zara, who gained a distinction at her Grade 2 violin exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2013.
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Our congratulations to Abdul, who has won a music scholarship to his next school!
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Our congratulations to Edward, who has won an all-round scholarship to his next school!
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Our congratulations to Nikesh, who gained a merit at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2012.
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Our congratulations to Abdul, who gained a merit at his Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2012.
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Our congratulations to Zara, who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2012.
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Our congratulations to Zara, who gained a merit at her Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2012.
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Our congratulations to Roma, who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2012.
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Our congratulations to Abdul, who gained a merit at his Grade 3 violin exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2012.
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Our congratulations to Abdul, who gained a distinction at his Grade 2 violin exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2011.
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Our congratulations to Abdul, who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2011.
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Our congratulations to Maurie, who gained a distinction at her Grade 3 theory exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2011.
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Our congratulations to Abdul, who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2011.
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Our congratulations to Tara, who gained a merit at her Grade 2 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2011.
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Our congratulations to Beatrice, who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2011.
Scholarship:
Our congratulations to Edward, who has won a music scholarship to his next school!
Term Dates 2023/2024
Autumn Term 2023:
First Half - Tuesday 5th September – Saturday 21st October 2023
Half-Term Holiday - W/C Monday 23rd October 2023
Second Half: Tuesday 31st October – Saturday 16th December 2023
CONCERT DAY: Saturday 16th December 2023 @ 1.00pm (no lessons on this day).
*No lessons will take place on the following dates due to events taking place at/closure of the main school:
Thursday 5th October 2023
Friday 1st December 2023
Spring Term 2024:
First half - Saturday 6th January – Saturday 10th February 2024
Half-Term Holiday – W/C Monday 12th February 2024
Second Half - Tuesday 20th February – Thursday 28th March 2024
CONCERT DAY: Saturday 23rd March 2024 @ 1.00pm (no lessons on this day).
Summer Term 2024:
First Half - Tuesday 16th April – Saturday 25th May 2024
Half-term Holiday – W/C Monday 27th May 2024
Second Half - Tuesday 4th June – Saturday 20th July 2024
CONCERT DAY: Saturday 20th July 2024 @ 1.00pm (no lessons on this day).
*No lessons will take place on the following dates due to events taking place at/closure of the main school:
Friday 19th July 2024