Framlinghamian 2023 - Flipbook - Page 105
CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS
prestigious Royal Academy of Music in
lies ahead for this gifted musician as he
September 2023. After a competitive
embarks on this exciting new chapter in his
audition process, Finlay was o昀昀ered
musical journey.
places at no less than 昀椀ve of the country’s
top Conservatoires, three of which came
Year 11, Katherine W has joined Finlay at a
with scholarship o昀昀ers. An exceptional
number of these prestigious choral events,
achievement. His dedication, tireless
showcasing her beautiful voice on stages
practice and unwavering commitment to
all over the UK. As well as being a valued
musical excellence have also served as
member of St Mary-le-Tower choir, in
an inspiration to his peers and the entire
November Katherine was also awarded
school community.
a place in the National Youth Choir and
joined Finlay at the Royal Albert Hall later
Across the year, Finlay has sung with both
in the year.
the College choirs, our choral partner St
Mary-le-Tower and with the National
This year both Katherine and Finlay
Youth Choir, most notably at The Albert
passed the Royal Schools of Church Music
Hall in the National Youth Choir’s 40th
Gold Award with Highly Commended
Anniversary celebration concert in April,
and Commended respectively. These
where he performed a solo. We eagerly
were awarded after an intense one-
anticipate the incredible journey that
to-one-hour long exam which included
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