University music students prepare for final recitals

From the 19th to the 22nd May the BMus students will take to the stage in King's College Chapel for their final exam - a recital, open to the public, marking the end of four years' hard work and countless hours of preparation.

Although this is an exam, the BMus recital is a very special event, which is open to the public. Having a public audience adds that extra performance dimension and gives the students the opportunity to perform in a real concert situation as a solo artist. The recital is optional in the music department – other students have chosen different areas of specialism.

The students have been working extremely hard at preparing their pieces and also gaining experience at performance practice through participation in the various university ensembles, concerts and master-classes.

Whether the students are going on to a career in performance, in teaching, or in community music, the performance option and recital has undoubtedly been a valuable learning experience. They have grown in confidence and ability, and are approaching the final recital with a mixture of excitement, passion and enthusiasm. Here are responses from some of the students towards how they feel about their upcoming performances:

“I am very excited about the upcoming recitals. It is an opportunity for me and my classmates to showcase our progress over our four years at university to each other; music students from other years and the wider musical community. For me personally it is very exciting to be one of two percussionists performing a recital this year: the opportunities to see an hour-long concert of solo percussion music are few and far between and these recitals provide that opportunity for the other musicians in the department to experience the solo repertoire of the less common instruments.”  Ellen Smith, BMus (Hons)

“I am feeling a mixture of terror and excitement: feeling nervous about the examination part but at the same time I am very much looking forward to performing in front of a group of friends and family, and of people who have supported me throughout uni. Feeling like I am finally able to show them that the four years have been worth it.” Ben Light BMus (Hons) Music and Communities

"Not going to lie. Really scary but super exciting at the same time! You know that the university and your friends are there to support you, not catch you out so you just have to pull yourself together and enjoy the performance!" Amy Papiransky,BMus (Hons) Education

The final year BMus recitals take place 19th-22nd May 2015 in King’s College Chapel. They are open to all and free to attend. All recitals last approximately 30 minutes. 

Tuesday 19^th May

9.00	Rebecca Graham	Percussion
9.40	Ellen Smith	Percussion
11.00	David Hanton	Piano
11.40	Ruth Earnshaw	Violin
12.20	Fraser Hume	Piano
14.30	Nicole Murray	Piano
15.10	Ksenia Ovstinova	Piano
15.50	Kyle Paisley	Piano
16.40	Maria Vilberg	Piano
17.20	Martin Walker	Guitar

 

Wednesday 20th

9.00	Hanah Mack	Flute
9.40	Emma Paterson	Flute
10.20	Fiona Marshall	Oboe
11.00	Victoria Cook	Clarinet
11.40	Margaret Finlayson	Clarinet
15.00	Jill Nicol	Clarinet
15.40	Charlotte Aitchison	Saxophone
16.30	Ben Light	Saxophone
17.10	Joe Stollery	Saxophone

 

Thursday 21st

9.00	Aden Mazur	Violin
9.40	Ruth Potts	Violin
10.20	Robert Leiper	Fiddle
11.00	Emma Hunter	Cello
11.20	Mark McNamee	Viola
12.00	Emma Hunter	Cello
14.00	Heather Bennie	Voice
14.40	Rose Fyfe	Voice
15.20	Lucy Hole	Voice
16.10	Sarah Lebrocq	Voice
17.30	Amy Papiransky	Voice

 

Friday 22nd

9.00	Ian Herd	Piano
9.40	Alison Ewan	Violin
10.40	Caitlin Tait	Voice
11.20	Yasmin Walker	Voice
12.00	Savia Iakovou	Voice
12.40	Caitlin Wilson	Trumpet

 

Hosted by

Department of Music, School of Education

Venue

King's College Chapel

Contact

Free and open to the public.