Musicians impress with RNCM offers and exam distinctions
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Gifted SGS musicians have demonstrated their burgeoning talent with two pupils being selected for the Junior Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) and a raft of impressive exam results.
The Junior RNCM is a vibrant community of young musicians aged 8 to 18 who come together to develop their talent within the Royal Northern College. Second Year Clara Zelhof, who will play the violin and piano, is delighted to be a part of the group and said: “I am really excited about this opportunity and am looking forward to taking part in rehearsals and concerts. I was a bit nervous at the audition but once I started playing I was OK.”
Clara has further reason to celebrate after being offered a place in National Children’s Orchestra and getting distinctions in both grade 8 violin and grade 5 singing.
She will be joined in the Junior RNCM by Upper Sixth student Daniel Vincent who will play the euphonium and percussion.
Third Year Harrison Wilson obtained a distinction in his Rock School Grade 8 drum exam – an assessment for candidates who have mastered advanced technical control and have a thorough grasp of extended stylistic techniques.
Sixth Former Liv Dow also attained a distinction after getting 96 out of 100 in her Grade 8 cello exam. During the exam, she had to demonstrate her sight-reading ability and take part in an aural test, which is designed to strengthen the vital connection between listening and performing.