UK Drummer of the Year

Best wishes go to Dominic Calzetti who is one of the last 10 finalists for UK Young Drummer of the Year. He takes part in the final stage of the competition on Sunday.

National Youth Choir of Scotland

Congratulations to Lauren Thomson and Isla van der Heiden who will be joining the National Youth Choir of Scotland this year. We are delighted for them both!

Youth Music Theatre

Posters and information about audition dates for YMT are now in school. Inverness auditions will be held on 13 February and Aberdeen on 12 February. Auditions may be booked online at www.youthmusictheatreuk.org. For more information, check the music department noticeboard.

Chicago

We have two buses running to see this show in Aberdeen. There is a limited amount of spaces left. Collect a letter from Mr Mckay from the music department. Deposits, please, by the end of the week.

Burns Supper

Wear something tartan. Please meet at 6pm if you are a piper to tune up. Everyone else is meeting at 6 30pm for the meal but if you aren't eating with us we will see you at 8pm ready to perform. The evening finishes at 10pm.

Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music

The following pupils have been successful in the winter diet of ABRSM exams:

Ramsey El Naggar: Grade 5 Piano (Merit)
Ebba Kingham: Grade 5 Jazz Saxophone
Faye Morrison: Grade 5 Theory
Lesley Nicol: Grade 5 Piano (Distinction)
Lesley Nicol: Grade 5 Euphonium (Distinction)

Congratulations to you all.

Trip to see Chicago

Mr Mckay is organising a trip to see the musical Chicago in Aberdeen in September. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. There is a list in R17 for pupils to add their name if they wish to book a place.