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Summer Piano Exam results - See below!.
Northern Music Academy is pleased to welcome Saxon Gidney as the latest teacher for Guitar, Bass, Ukulele and Banjo. Saxon covers most styles of guitar, including acoustic, electric and classical too. Like other teachers who appear at the Academy each week, Saxon is degree qualified, graduating after three years of in depth study at Leeds Conservatoire, as so many of our teachers before him.
Another fine set of exam results sees high achievement for students in our summer Piano entry with Trinity College, with many students lining up to take exams later in the year.
Grade 4 – Isabella Flint – Age 14
Passed with Distinction
Grade 3 – Anna Hughes
Passed with merit
Outstanding music grade exam results bear witness to the commitment level of our highly motivated piano students. You get back what you put in. Well done, everyone!
Grade 2 – Vivienne Dela Luna – Age 9
Passed with Merit
Grade 1 Jazz Piano – Freddie Laughton – Age 7
Passed with Distinction
The examiner made many quote worthy observations, an edited selection of which appear following the results below.
Initial – Sophia Ponsonby – Age 12
Passed with Distinction
Grade 1 – Vinul Hiniduma Liyanage – Age 10
Passed with Merit
Grade 1 – Kevin Jayasekara – Age 15
Passed with Merit
Grade 1 – Leah Clarke – Age 14
Passed with Distinction
Grade 2 – Henley Hunter – Age 13
Passed with Merit
Grade 2 – Leila Gurtler – Age 13
Passed with Merit
Grade 2 – Erin Gurtler – Age 13
Passed with Distinction
Grade 3 – Isabella Flint – Age 13
Passed with Distinction
Grade 4 – William Hughes – Age 15
Passed with Merit
If you would like to study for grade exams with Northern Music Academy, please remember: in order that you can expect excellent results, a diligent practise habit must always be securely established.
The examiner was Victoria Proudler. A short selection of her comments follow:
“An excellent level of stylistic understanding led to an exciting, accurate performance played with conviction. Congratulations!”
” A stylish interpretation, showing real understanding. Highly accurate and fluent.”
” Lively and confident, this performance had an excellent tone quality with very good attention to detail.
” This was well-articulated, highly accurate and was played with style and conviction. Congratulations.”
” Excellent answers/A highly secure knowledge, well done.”
” Fully accurate and fluent, this was musically very convincing with an excellent tone and dynamic detail.“
” This was an accurate and detailed performance, with excellent articulation and strong rhythmic drive.”
” Congratulations on your outstanding performance!”
August 2023
Boosting your child’s academic performance in the key areas of literacy and maths is easier when you enlist the help of an inspirational tutor. Jessica Laughton is a fully qualified primary school teacher and early years specialist, with over 14 years experience working in primary education.
Ever keen to build a solid foundation, Jessica provides a uniquely tailored approach to each individual student.
Drawing on experience gained working in schools, Jessica combines an understanding of both national curriculum and latest government guidance, together with a keen awareness of research and educational studies into the benefits of alternate approaches such as Montessori and Rudolph Steiner. This allows Jessica greater versatility in devising a practical approach that helps unlock the potential of each individual.
Relevant qualifications and experience:
Jessica has made a limited number spaces available. To take advantage now, call 01977 797422 to secure a space and help your child to get ahead.