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Happy New Year to all our students!

Published January 9, 2023 by gfps
Our poster for the Recital in Red
Monika and Paul play Mozart

2022 was a challenging year for everyone. As in previous years, there were several bouts of illness amongst both students and parents. Unfortunately this affected our December concert, with many pupils unable to attend despite putting in a tremendous amount of preparation. Those who were able to perform at our Recital in Red, which this time took place at Branston Golf & Country Club, did not only themselves proud, but also their absent friends.

We were honoured to be joined by the Mayor and Mayoress of East Staffordshire who were delighted with the performances on what was their last public engagement of the year. The Mayor, himself a classically-trained singer, expressed great understanding and appreciation for the vital role that music plays in education and praised the dedication shown by students, parents and teachers alike.

Mayor of East Staffordshire, Councillor Philip Hudson

This year we had an unprecedented variety of performances from our intrepid pupils, including duets and a trio!

Victor and Maxim play Duke Ellington
Maxim performing his own composition
Victor performing Mozart’s “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik”
£100 raised for our favourite charity, the Amber Trust
Sabin wowed everyone with his unique version of “Deck The Halls”
Dominic after making his debut public performance!
Calin receives his Mozart mug which he won in our Black History Month competitions!
Another newcomer, Olivia poses with Monika after her first performance in which she played “Carol of the Bells”
Prizes…
….and more prizes…
Monika and Paul pose with the Mayor and Mayoress and a couple of other dignitaries…