We’re delighted to announce that we have raised £840 for the Starr Trust (www.starrtrust.com) during our Summer 2016 Concerts! Thank you to everyone that performed, both weekends were amazing as usual. Thank you to Ackerman Music (www.ackermanmusic.co.uk) for sponsoring us… and thank you to everyone who donated on the door! WE LOVE THIS TIME OF… Continue reading SCMT SUMMER 2016 CONCERTS
This year we are raising as much money as we can for the Starr Trust (www.starrtrust.com) and as usual are sponsored by our wonderful friends at Ackerman Music. Please note that once again the concerts are scheduled for two separate weekends. We really hope you are free to play something, so please put it in your diary now as we know your weekends can get very busy.
We asked our clients for feedback about their music teachers last week. Check out our testimonials page to see what they said when prompted to comment on the list below, or mention anything else they felt was relevant.
We asked our clients for feedback about their music teachers last week… and here’s what they said. Thank you to all of our tutors for their total dedication to the cause, especially Clare, James, Rich, Priya, Jinny, Rosanna, Zara, Annalies, Jonathan, Vicky, Philip and Adrian… who have all been specifically targeted for high praise!!!
This coming May we’ll be holding another run of concerts to celebrate our musical skills! I know from experience that although most of our performers will arrive on stage looking very small… they will leave having made a very big impression. SEE OUR EVENTS PAGE FOR MORE INFO!
Entries are in and we’re waiting to hear when you’ll all be sitting your March exams… so why not have a look at the ABRSM website for advice and to ensure you’re fully prepared! It’s all there… what to expect on the day, how to prepare well, how the examiners mark each element and how to… Continue reading Exam preparation…
Please keep them coming, we LOVE hearing how you’re getting on… ‘Our daughter has just started having piano lessons and we are so pleased with how well she has taken to them, and Jonathan her teacher. Daisy is very shy but has been put completely at ease, during her lessons and is always looking forward… Continue reading New testimonial… Jan 2016
PLEASE CALL 07720 771053. We have moved premises… new address to follow. Business as usual of course, but our landline number has somehow been cut off on it’s way to our new home. In the meantime, please contact us on the mobile number (07720 771053) or by email, [email protected]. THANK YOU and apologies for any inconvenience.
Massive thanks and congratulations to all SCMT pupils and tutors that performed at our 10 Year Anniversary Christmas Concerts. We’re so proud of you all, what an amazing achievement. It gives us so much joy to see you play your instruments, you’re all so brave, determined and inspired. We’re ready to say goodbye to 2015,… Continue reading CELEBRATIONS ARE DONE!… A message from Susanna.
SCMT 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CHRISTMAS CONCERTS. WHAT A BRILLIANT CELEBRATION OF ALL OUR MUSICIANS AND TUTORS… (pictures feature performers from all 4 concerts, with 120 pieces played… and many performers playing twice!): Huge congratulations to all SCMT pupils and tutors that performed at our 10 Year Anniversary Christmas Concerts… what an amazing achievement. It… Continue reading SCMT 10 Year Anniversary Christmas Concerts
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT… When young children begin to learn a musical instrument, there is a question on the tip of every parent’s tongue… ‘How much practice should my child be doing… And how can I help to ensure that they do it?’ If a child is to progress on a musical instrument, regular practice needs… Continue reading Practice makes perfect… (thoughts from Susanna)
It’s that time again… dates and time now published, countdown to the big day! Please have a look at this link from the ABRSM website, it will give you a much clearer idea of how your performances will be assessed: http://us.abrsm.org/en/our-exams/information-and-regulations/graded-music-exam-marking-criteria/
We raised lots of money during our 10th Anniversary Concerts for the Brighton Dome Umbrella Club. Thank you so much to everyone that came along, participated and donated with such generosity. Here is a recent article about them from the Argus, a wonderful cause that makes an enormous difference to so many poorly children. Huge… Continue reading Charity Fundraising…
It’s almost that time again… and doesn’t time fly! Our 10 year Anniversary Christmas Concerts are fast approaching, yet another reason to celebrate. Phew! Here are the details: All instruments, solos, duets and ensembles are very welcome. The concerts are for adults and children, are free choice… and welcome all ages and abilities. Date and… Continue reading SCMT 10 Year Anniversary Christmas Concerts…
For all parents of young musicians Check out Susanna’s new advice regarding the age a child should start to learn a musical instrument… to be found at the bottom of the home page on our website. A brilliant guide for all parents with children aged 3 and up. Definitely worth a read over the holidays!… Continue reading Susanna’s blog
I’m often asked when is the best time for a child to start learning a musical instrument. It can depend on a variety of factors, but it’s easy once you’ve asked the question to find out if your bundle of joy is ready to ‘make some noise’. The most important thing is that children are… Continue reading Music for a lifetime… By Susanna Cassam.
We’re off-loading hundreds of new and nearly-new music books! Please contact us direct for more details, local Brighton pick-up. All instruments, all genres, all grades. Here is a picture of some of them… see anything you fancy (magnifying glass at the ready, ha ha)? Roll up, roll up!
We are DELIGHTED to let you know that the Brighton Dome Umbrella Club have decided how they would like to spend the money that we raised over the course of our 10 year Anniversary concerts. Thank you to everyone that performed… and every parent, friend and tutor that encouraged those performances. Look at the difference… Continue reading Fund-raising news…
TOTAL RAISED FOR THE BRIGHTON DOME UMBRELLA CLUB DURING OUR ANNIVERSARY CONCERTS (thank you as ever to Ackerman Music for sponsoring us and making such a difference): £810. Amazing! Thank you EVERYBODY for making this possible, it’ll make a huge difference to so many local children with life shortening illnesses.
