Page 12 - The Malvernian - Autumn Term 2020

THE MALVERNIAN
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Music
Previously unreported in this publication, we have news of three Leavers with particular individual successes to celebrate:
Nicholas Horn (No.5) was offered an unconditional place to study guitar at Leeds Conservatoire of Music - due recognition for his outstanding contribution to the Unplugged programme that has entertained and inspired pupils over the last few years.
Annabelle Moody (No.8) was offered a choral scholarship to Trinity Hall, Cambridge, a wonderful achievement and we wish her well. This is also a good opportunity to thank her for her brilliant contribution to the Music programme here, not only in her participation across all
but one of the ensembles, but also in achieving the rare distinction of three Grade 8 exams (two with distinction and one merit)!
Lucie Fletcher (No.8) was offered a choral scholarship at Royal Holloway, University of London, one of the most prestigious awards available, but, in the end, decided to opt for another path, also taking up a place at Leeds Conservatoire to follow the Popular Music course there. Those who
know Lucie and her own song-writing will know just how gifted she is, both in the writing and in the performing of her songs.
Our warmest congratulations to the 3 of them on these excellent achievements.
Congratulations to Cameron Eldridge (SH) who has been offered a place at the Royal College of Music Junior Department to study singing. This is excellent news and a wonderful opportunity for this very talented musician to further his vocal studies in the junior department of one of
the world’s great Music Conservatoires. As a student at the RCMJD, Cameron is enjoying fantastic vocal opportunities including individual singing lessons to work on technique and repertoire, singing with the Chamber Choir and the Parry Voices (an elite vocal group who sing regularly at the Royal Albert Hall and the Purcell Room) as well as classes to help develop general musicianship.
All Steinway School
Malvern College is soon to embark on a piano replacement programme as it becomes an All Steinway School towards the end of November. We will take possession of 29 pianos including six grand pianos as the College replaces all but two of its current instruments with new pianos from Steinway and Sons, widely recognised as the world’s premier piano manufacturer. The College is hugely grateful for the very generous donation that has enabled the College to improve its piano provision so significantly, and thus look to provide our pianists and all our musicians with the very best instruments to promote excellence in their musical studies. Every boarding house will have at least one new upright piano, whilst every piano pupil will be able to be taught or practise on a Steinway grand piano. In Big School, there will be a Model D concert grand piano, chosen by pupils during a visit to Steinway Hall in London in January, whilst in St. Edmund’s Hall, there will be a Model C, chosen by students during their visit to the Hamburg Steinway factory. The All Steinway School launch will feature a performance of a piece especially written for the occasion by Andrea Price, the College’s Head of Academic Music.
Jonathan Brown
Director of Music