Will Hay

Category: Piano Teaching

  • Sea Idylls Composition Project 2012

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    The composition project this term has a nautical theme. Students must compose a backing track to the associated video which is 1 minute and 21 seconds in length. A template score has been provided in Noteflight which already has the correct number of empty bars laid out for each section. Providing the tempo remains unchanged…

  • Concert raises funds as Autumn Leaves fall

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    The Autumn Leaves project has now concluded and a number of students have taken part. The completed videos can be found on the playlist below and have also been shared on the Noteflight Studio. A particularly interesting contribution came from Justus, who is our new bursary student at Kampala Music School. Justus’ and Maya’s videos…

  • Justus – New Bursary Student

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    As Betina is no longer able to have violin lessons we are now pleased to be able to support Justus Archangel Mugumnya who is 22 years old and has been playing the piano since 2007. He was born in Nairobi but came back to Uganda at the age of four and has done all his schooling in…

  • ABRSM Grade 2 Piano Exam Pieces (in HD)

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    Following on from my post last summer which featured demo videos of the 2011-2012 Grade 1 Piano Syllabus, I have now been able to produce a set of demo videos for the Grade 2 syllabus. Those of you about to take your Grade 1 piano might be interested to see what is in store for your next…

  • Christmas Charity Concert – 3rd December 2011

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    Preparations have been underway in earnest for the Christmas Concert this term which will take place at All Saint’s Church, Hoole on Saturday 3rd December, 2011 starting at 11am. The programme will feature seasonal solos and duets and I hope to conclude with a bit of audience participation! Tickets are £3/adult and £1/child and can…