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Here at SCMT we are delighted to announce that we will be adding extensively to our Concerts and Competitions timetable this coming summer term and re-naming the run of events as the SCMT Youth Music Festival!

We will be holding our usual Summer Concerts.  We’ll also be repeating the Competitions… AND we’ll be adding some fun (and very useful) workshops and 1 on 1 sessions which will be held just before the Summer music exams season.

We’re hoping to cater for everyone, so here is a list of classes so far arranged:

 

Sunday 18^th May:  Childrens’ Concerts.

Summer half term 1 on 1 sessions, competitions and workshops.

Tuesday 27^th May.

Weds 28^th May.

Thursday 29^th May.

Friday 30^th May.

(to include competitions, Grade 5 Theory boot-camp, filmed recitals, mock exams for ABRSM and Trinity syllabuses, performance appraisals, aural training, intermediate/advanced Master-classes).

Sunday 8^th June:  Adults and advanced students Concert.

The events will of course be raising money for charity again (specifics to be confirmed next week) with fees discounted for pupils of SCMT.

Please do feel free to let us know in advance if there are any classes you’d like to attend, or others that you think might benefit you or your child in particular!

SCMT’s lovely singing teacher Keith has spaces for new students. He is a fantastic singing teacher, his teacher’s profile can be found below. Please contact Susanna direct on 07720 770153 or email [email protected] if you would like to have singing lessons with Keith. Remember your first lesson is free with no obligation to book and we will provide you with all the start up materials you need!

 

Profile – Keith P (Singing)

As a professional singer and singing coach Keith has years of experience in the music industry.   Beginning his training in the heart of Manchester at the age of 4 years old his voice work began in choirs, stage school and semi-professional theatre work. Keith later moved on to complete a BTEC in Performing Arts, followed by a degree in Creative Arts. With 12 years experience of teaching privately, as the music teacher at Stage Coach Theatre school, and running his own adult singing groups he prides himself on his commitment to draw out natural ability and nurturing talent whilst delivering the gift of confidence to his students.  With a huge passion for studying music in all its forms, theory, songwriting and performance, Keith enjoys using a variety of vocal techniques to enable his students to master and develop their individual style. By teaching all genres of music his students can master their voice by using healthy exercises to improve range, diction, tone and style whilst maintaining their own identity.  Whatever the current level you can expect a relaxed and enjoyable approach to improving your singing voice.

 

This Month’s Composer/Musician of the Month is Johann Sebastian Bach. March is Bach’s birthday month, he would have been 329 this year had he not died in 1750!

Bach was a German composer of the baroque era. He had a huge impact on western music, aiding the development of counterpoint, harmony, structure and form during this period. We will be looking at all of his compositional techniques over the coming month and taking a good look at some of the great works of this prolific composer.

 

SCMT’s February Composer/Musician of the Month is coming to a close, but just one more interesting fact before we move on. We already know that John Williams is a great film composer, composing some of the most memorable film scores in the last 50 years, but he is also a brilliant conductor. He can be seen conducting many of his film scores across youtube.

For 13 years he was principal conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra.  Today he can still be seen conducting the Boston Pops Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra at special events. 

Conducting is a great musical skill to have, so why not ask your tutor this week if you can learn how to conduct…..

We have just seen the end of this year’s Winter Olympics, but did you know that John Williams composed the theme music to four Olympic Games?

“Olympic Fanfare and Theme” – 1984 Summer Olympics, Los Angeles

“The Olympic Spirit” – 1988 Summer Olympics, Seoul

“Summon the Heroes” –1996 Summer Olympics, Atlanta

“Call of the Champions” – 2002 Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City

Just another string to the talented man’s bow!

Did you know John Williams, this months featured composer/musician is award winning?!

He has won 5 Oscars, 4 Golden Globes, 7 BAFTAs and 21 Grammys.

His Oscar wins include Best Music, Original Score for Jaws, Star Wars and ET. Not only did he win 5 oscars but he was also nominated 48 times, this is second only to Walt Disney. He really is a talented film composer…..

 

By now you probably all know that John Williams is SCMT’s Composer/Musician of the month. See below for a short history on the American Film composer….

Born – 8th Feb 1932….. and he’s still alive today!

Lives – Los Angeles

Education – Julliard School of Music – New York

Occupation – Film music composer

Most popular movie scores – Jaws, Star Wars, E.T, Superman, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter…. and many more!

Watch this space for more on our Composer/Musician of the Month! You can also find video, pictures and more information on our social media sites, just click the buttons on our homepage to find them!

 

 

Here at SCMT we are pleased to announce the launch of “Composer/Musician of the Month”. Each month we will feature a different composer or musician. This will include history, videos, photos and music across our website and social media sites.  We really appreciate any comments/shares/likes… so please join us and get involved!

This month we will be featuring John Williams, an American film music composer. He was born on the 8^th Feb 1932 so in homage to Williams we are launching our Composer/Musician of the Month on this day.

Watch this space for more on John Williams……

Susanna Cassam Music Tuition is now recruiting singing, violin, cello and saxophone teachers to teach one to one private lessons in and around Brighton and Hove.

 

 

Tutors must have grade 8 on their principle instrument, teaching experience, references, a CV available… and will be subject to a detailed vetting process.

Great rates of pay.

Must be able to teach from your own home and travel to students home.

Own transport preferable, if you do not have your own transport you must be willing to travel across Brighton and Hove for lessons.

Flexible hours, from 3-20 hours a week.

If you do not have CRB that can be obtained through us.

Please contact Susanna direct on 07720 770153 or email [email protected] for more information.

 

Susanna Cassam Music Tuition is now recruiting piano teachers to teach one to one private lessons in and around Brighton and Hove.

Tutors must have piano grade 8, teaching experience, references, a CV available… and will be subject to a detailed vetting process.

Great rates of pay.

Must be able to teach from your own home and travel to students home.

 

Own transport preferable, if you do not have your own transport you must be willing to travel across Brighton and Hove for lessons.

Flexible hours, from 3-20 hours a week.

If you do not have CRB that can be obtained through us.

Please contact Susanna direct on 07720 770153 or email [email protected] for more information.

Tomorrow is the deadline for ABRSM March exam entries and Springboard Competitions entries for all SCMT Students.

If you have not already please tell your tutors if you would like to be entered for either, alternatively, contact Susanna direct on 07720 770153 or email [email protected]. Entries must be submitted no later than Tomorrow, Friday 17th Jan.

 

 

Watch this space for tips and advice on exam and competition preparation and performance.

Happy New Year from all of us at SCMT! Hopefully 2014 will be full of musical adventures. We have lots coming up this year. Starting with the the March exams! Don’t forget the entry deadline for SCMT Students is next Friday (17th Jan). If you would like to take an exam in March make sure you talk to your tutor and they will submit your entry.

That’s not the only thing we have happening this year, there’s plenty more where going on. Please watch this space for more announcements of up and coming SCMT events.

Now lets get cracking with the new year…..lets make it the most musical one yet!

Here at SCMT we just wanted to say a huge well done to all our students who passed there exams this term, we had a fantastic set of results, passes, merits and distinctions. Amazing job guys keep up the good work in the new year ahead!

 

 

What a great way to round a brilliant year off. Here at SCMT headquarters we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Lets hope the year ahead is full of music too!

 

Here at SCMT we have the perfect Christmas present for anyone interested in learning a musical instrument…. VOUCHERS!!

Our music lesson vouchers make the ideal present for a friend or relative keen to explore their musical abilities.  You can pay for as many lessons as you like, without having to choose a teacher in advance.  That way, the recipient need only follow the instructions on the voucher, asking them to call Susanna personally to discuss their needs and which teacher is the best option for them.  We will then put them straight in touch with the teacher that they choose.  Vouchers are sent out first class on the same day funds are received, printed out in the name of the recipient.  They can be sent either to your home address or that of your friend/family member.  They are valid for 2 years from their purchase date!

If you would like to purchase vouchers from us please contact Susanna direct on 07720 770153 or email [email protected].

 

Here at SCMT we are very proud of piano teacher Jonathan D (pictured), he appeared on ITV’s Surprise, Surprise behind pop act Little Mix! We are a little late finding out, he appeared on Sunday 10th November, playing on Little Mix’s latest single… who knew we had a celebrity piano teacher?!

A massive well done to Berniya and Riya, they did brilliantly at the Mid-Sussex Festival!

Berniya won first place in the Junior Recital class, first place in the age 11 own choice class and second place in the Bach class.

Riya won first place in the age 8 own choice class and also first place in the Jazz under 9s class. Riya also won a cup for the most promising player!

Both have been invited to play at the concert today.

Well done girls, we are very proud of you! Can’t forget your teacher, Emily, well done to you too!

Here at SCMT we would just like to say a huge well done and thank you to al our lovely students who took part in our Christmas Concert last weekend! There were 5 concerts over the 2 days and each one was absolutely brilliant. All our students, whether it was beginners taking part in their first concert or our more advanced students, played fantastically.

Thanks also to all of the tutors for all of their hard work, it really paid off, everyone performed to such a high standard.

The next concert will be in the summer term, hope to see you all again…

 

Here at SCMT we have had the first set of exam results through from ABRSM. Two of Mike Ellaway’s guitar students have passed with flying colours! See below for scores:

Raphael lambrakides 92% – distinction grade 1 guitar

Daisy Messent 83% – merit grade 3 guitar

We still have plenty more students taking exams this month and we are wishing them the best of luck!

SCMT’s Christmas Concert is only a few days away now. So for all performers/parents/grandparents here are all the details you will need.

By now you should all know which concert you are performing in, if you don’t please check with your tutor or Susanna.

Concert Dates:

Saturday 23^rd November 6.30pm.  Adults (all) and advanced pupils (grade 6 and up)

Sunday 24^th November.  4 x Children’s Concerts

Concert 1 – 2pm
Concert 2 – 3.15pm
Concert 3 – 4.30pm
Concert 4 – 5.45pm

Venue:   St Nicholas Church, Dyke Road, Brighton.  BN1 3LH.

Guest price:   Approx £5 for adults (payable on the door, cash only, free to all children and performers).

Here at SCMT we are getting very excited….look forward to seeing you all there!

Here at SCMT we are delighted to announce that Stuart has come on board with us as a violin teacher. Check out his profile below and please contact Susanna direct on 07720 770153 or email [email protected] if you would like to start lessons with Stuart or any other of our tutors that can be found on our teachers page.

Profile:

To learn to play an instrument well is of great and subtle benefit, firstly to the player, and the for others. Teaching violin allows me to pass on the necessary skills so that pupils can discover for themselves its many possibilities as their instrument. My expectation and experience is that wonderful sounds can be found and enjoyed from the very first lesson. This approach forms a satisfying foundation whatever kind of violin playing the person comes to choose.