Monthly Archives: August 2011

Musical Pictures: Free Family Music Workshops with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Musical Pictures is a series of music workshops for children aged 3-10 and their mums, dads and carers. Join musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and use music, songs and sounds to explore the artworks in the gallery. The workshops … Continue reading

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Recommended books for Graded exam students (Prep Test & Grade 0 – 1)

With the start of the new term, here are some piano books that are recommended for students working on Graded Exam pieces. These books contains lots of the pieces on the alternative list of pieces for ABRSM exams and they … Continue reading

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School trip to perform on stage with The Southbank Sinfonia in Sloane Square, Saturday 8th of October 2011

Saturday Spectacular Family Concert FIREWORKS! Saturday 8 October 2011 11.00-11.45am Cadogan Hall, London Go wizz, pop and bang with Southbank Sinfonia Southbank Sinfonia present their next Saturday Spectacular concert, Fizzing Fireworks! We would love your children to take part in … Continue reading

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Autumn Piano Recitals in London

As preparation for my Piano Diploma examination in December, I will be performing my repertoire this Autumn at various venues. Date: 26th August Venue: Royal National College for the Blind, Hereford Time: 3.00pm Beethoven – Rage Over the Lost Penny … Continue reading

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SE22 Piano School T-Shirts now available

Some of our students already have t-shirts from our last Christmas concert but for this year’s concert we have some more colours available. Our next concert is on the 5th of November and tickets are on sale now. Please order … Continue reading

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JS Bach – Sarabande from Partita no.1 in B flat major

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Liszt – it’s not all impossible to play!

As a hommage to the 200th year since Liszt’s birth, I thought I’d hunt out some of his ‘easier’ pieces as I am sure many pianists don’t think that such a thing exists! The Hungarian composer, Franz Liszt became renowned … Continue reading

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (BBC Documentary)

Well-known for being a child prodigy and driven by a devoted father who was his music teacher, Mozart developed a brilliance and maturity of style that encompassed the light and graceful along with the dark and passionate. His influence on … Continue reading

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2011 – 2012: A busy year of exam entries!

Grade 1 Theory (Easter 2011): Inigo Finlay* James* Step Theory, Autumn 2011: Alice H Aram Maggie-Anne Step Theory, Easter 2012: Jaya Alice S Merlin Greg Poppy Grade 1 Practical Musicianship (Autumn 2011): Grace Inigo Rose Rumbie Jonathan Amalia Grade 2 … Continue reading

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Autumn ABRSM Exam entries

The deadline for ABRSM examinations is the 23rd of September which is very close to the beginning of term. The following students will be entered for exams: Grade 1 Practical Musicianship: Grace Inigo Maggie-Anne Rose Rumbie Aram Jonathan Grade 2 … Continue reading

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