Category Archives: Beckenham Music Festival

Beckenham Festival results, November 2012

Congratulations to our students on their success at the recent Beckenham Festival. The adjudicator for the festival was Timothy Barratt. Beth played a Clementi sonata in the age 13 and under Sonata class. Boo and Safiya competed in the Duet … Continue reading

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2012 Events at The SE22 Piano School

After the Easter break, we will be heading into the last term of the Academic Year. The Summer term looks to be one of the biggest in terms of exam entries and also festivals. The Dulwich Piano Festival, June 24th … Continue reading

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Beckenham Festival Results, Part 1

I spent the day at The Beckenham Festival today listening to a variety of performances from our under 6s, under 7s and Adult Learners. There were lots of enjoyable and exciting performances with very positive feedback from the adjudicator. Medals … Continue reading

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Beckenham Festival Results, November 2011

Peter and I entered a duet class last night and we’re delighted to say we came first! Although I must confess that we were the only entrants in the class, so we didn’t really have any other option than first … Continue reading

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Northern Lights – Karen Tanaka

ABRSM Grade 3, 2011 – 2012. Taken from the excellent book of short, modern solo pieces for piano – Spectrum 4, published by ABRSM. Karen Tanaka (b. Tokyo, 1961) is acclaimed as one of the leading living composers from Japan.  

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Safiya’s Festival Pieces

Here’s Safiya playing Babiole by Naudot and Tarantella by Pauline Hall:  

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Gracie’s piano pieces for The Beckenham Festival

Here’s Gracie performing Westminster Chimes from Me & My Piano and ‘Paparazzi’ by Lady Gaga. Gracie will be playing these next weekend at a music competition.

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Tips for The Beckenham Festival

Bring a photocopy of your music for the adjudicator and hand it to them before you play. Rub out any pencil markings on the page before photocopying. We encourage all students to take a bow BEFORE and AFTER performing as … Continue reading

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Dates for The Beckenham Festival, November 2011

Festival dates have now been released. The dates cannot be re-arranged. VERY IMPORTANT: Please bring a photocopy of the music for the adjudicator. Entry is free for competitors. All audience members are admitted at a cost of £3. Programmes cost £3. … Continue reading

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Beckenham Piano Competition – deadline for payment is this week.

Here are the entries received for the Piano Competition in Beckenham. Entries are being submitted this weekend. The closing date for payment is the 1st of July. P1 Beginners 6 & under Abel Luella (ST1 entry for violin) Gracie Dot … Continue reading

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