May 2013 – SE22 Piano School ~ East Dulwich

Music Aptitude Tests for Secondary School Music Scholarships

Music Scholarship Seminar – Come and ask any questions you have about the application process for state or private schools.
22 July 2014 at 6.15pm:
http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,1354445

The Music Aptitude Test (MAT) is used by several state Secondary Schools in the UK to select 10% of their intake on a Music Scholarship program.

The MAT is a multiple choice listening test with 60 questions designed to test a candidate’s sense of musicality.

The Music Aptitude Tests cost £12.99. We have now automated the MAT ordering system via Paypal. You will receive the files instantly. Click here to order.

Blackheath Music Festival – 12th May

Our students competed in the Blackheath Music Festival adjudicated by James Kirby.

Alanna achieved a Distinction mark for her performance of Shostakovich’s Concerto no.2, 2nd movement. Here is Alanna rehearsing the piece a week before the competition.

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Safiya achieved 2nd place in the 8 and under Recital class with the highest award category of “Outstanding”.

Well done to all competitors. We look forward to returning to the festival next year.

Alanna and Milo waiting to perform in the duet class

Silent Disco, 18 May – St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich Village

3 DJ’s wirelessly beaming music to your ears! 3 channels to choose from at a flick of a switch on the headphones. 14 year old DJ Greatorex will play Jungle, glitch hop, 17 year old Tom will play chill-step and dance. If you don’t understand that then good, you’re not supposed to, just get your teenagers a ticket thru the festival website:

http://www.dulwichfestival.co.uk

Cost: £10. Also give your kids £5 for refundable headphones deposit and a bit of extra cash for snacks and refreshments. No parents or neighbours to annoy! Drop off from 7:30, and pick up by 10pm. St Barnabas Parish Hall, Dulwich Village Se21 7BT.

As 3rd DJ, Aquamanda will be playing current chart pop & disco classics. Aquamanda is CRB checked and plays regularly at The Rollerdisco in Vauxhall so does DJ Greatorex so it should be a great night.