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CONGRATULATIONS to Caroline Jackson
CONGRATULATIONS to clarinet student Caroline Jackson who during her retirement years has written and had her first book published.
CONGRATULATIONS to singing student Lois
CONGRATULATIONS to singing student Lois who was recently awarded the Teitl y Gwobr - CA4 Cerdd, Prize Title - KS4 Music at Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn.
TOTALEIGH MUSIC at ABERDYFI FOOD FESTIVAL
On Sunday 19th August 2024 Totaleigh Music Teachers Leigh and Holly, with students Isaac, Lois, Loti, Jac, Elin and Polly performed at Aberdyfi Food Festival. It was a glorious day and we were joined on stage by our special guests The Tra Mor Singers.
SUMMER EXAM SUCCESS
Students and teachers at Totaleigh Music are celebrating recent exam success. On 6 th July Associated Board Examinations were held at Ysgol Y Moelwyn in Blaenau Ffestiniog and 5 students along with their music tutor Leigh Matthews travelled there to take their instrumental exams. Then, on the 27 th July an examiner from Rockschool visited Tywyn to where Totaleigh Music hosted the exams for the 16 entries.
Director of Totaleigh Music Leigh Matthews said “I would like to express my thanks to the examiners from both Nationally recognised examination boards for making students feel at ease on their exam days. Thanks also to the teachers Connor Newdick, Holly Morris, Sue Griffith and Bob Pountney, for their hard work and of course a huge congratulations to all the wonderful music students. 21 entries across two examination boards and everyone passed with flying colours!”
Congratulations to
Daisy Moss ABRSM Grade 1 Classical Piano
Polly Richards & Ameilia Wyre ABRSM Grade 1 Classical Guitar
Zoe Murfin ABRSM Grade 3 Classical Guitar
Sue Griffith ABRSM Grade 4 Flute
Elza Racika Debut Grade Classical Violin
Evie Hodges, Molly Hodges, Jessie Lovett, Lola Richards & Sara Williams Rockschool Grade 1 Ukulele
Molly Hodges, Katie Collinswood, Kian Bryan, Amelia Wyre & Ruby Pierce Rockschool Grade 1 Vocals
Violet Demaine & Isaac Roberts Grade 1 Acoustic Guitar
Jac Jones Grade 2 Vocals
Sue Griffith Grade 3 Vocals
Anne-Sophie Tronet Grade 3 Trumpet
Craig & Susie webb workshops
On Saturday 3rd August we welcomed husband and wife duo Craig and Susie Webb from South Wales to host two fabulous 2 hour long music workshops in guitar and singing which were enjoyed by everyone of all ages and all abilities who attended.
The following day after a walk on the beach with their dog Coda, Susie and Craig performed first at The Peniarth Arms in Bryncrug and then at The Victorian Slipway in Tywyn where members of the previous day's workshop joined them for a flash mob sing along.
We do hope they return again soon!
Sending huge thanks to Susie and Craig for bringing so much music and joy to all at Totaleigh Music and in our local community.
Rock and Pop music workshops with Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn
TOTALEIGH MUSIC TUTORS & VOLUNTEERS working with students of Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn in Rock and Pop music workshops during Opportunities Week 2024. Thanks to tutors Paul, Kai, Lisa, Holly & Connor and volunteer Tabby. Keeping Music Live always!
Photos Below
TOTALEIGH MUSIC
OPEN WeeK
24th - 29th June 2024
An opportunity to visit our music school to review progress and meet the team.
Parents & Guardians are invited to attend their child’s lesson & adults are encouraged to bring partners and friends along to their lessons.
Please contact us if you are considering music lessons with us and would like to look around our school.
Tywyn’s Community PA systems first outing!
The Community PA was given it’s first outing last weekend providing the sound for another fundraiser organised by Totaleigh Music in The Neuadd Pendre, Tywyn.
Due to the windy conditions over the weekend, the much-loved annual Tywyn Light Fest organised by Tywyn Events Organisation had to be postponed. The headline act booked for the event; a new band made up of the music tutors at Totaleigh Music decided to book the hall and put on a last-minute indoor event in an effort to raise money for Tywyn Events Organisation. Leigh Matthews, Director of the music school in Tywyn said “Bands like us really do value the events organisation. They host several large events a year, giving us the opportunity to perform to large crowds.”
The new band called “The Totaleigh Music Experience” gave their debut performance on Saturday April 6th, with support act “The Brooke Stevens Band” who stepped in at the last minute to help out. Using the new community PA system for the first time “The Totaleigh Music Experience” performed a 2 hour high energy set featuring a wide repertoire of songs from throughout the decades. Boasting a pumping rock solid rhythm section, a 5 piece horn section, sensational keys and outstanding vocal harmonies from the 3 resident singers and guest singers, the 14 piece band delivered a great night of entertainment. Fabulous food was available courtesy of Dan Wyre and his team from Tywyn Foods.
If your organisation is interested in using Tywyn’s Community PA system, please contact Leigh at totaleighmusic@gmail.com for more information.
The community PA system we did fundraising for has arrived! And it is FABULOUS.....
On Sunday 18th February from 10.30am to 1.00pm Totaleigh Music offered a FREE training day for all those wishing to know how to operate the new PA system as in order for it to be used in community groups and event settings, someone who has completed the training will need to be hired out with the equipment. The equipment will be free to use in the community....but a sound engineer/trained person will need to be hired for safety purposes and of course to achieve optimum sound production. We were fortunate to have the expertise of sound engineer Derek Fudge facilitating the training session. Derek has over 25 years in sound and show production. He has worked with artists all over the world. Recent clients include Chrissie Hynde, Del Amitri, Tom Jones, David Baddiel, Harry Styles, Coldplay and George Ezra.... Many thanks for all in the community for all you did to support our fundraiser. You guys rock! Big thanks in advance to Derek for giving his time free of charge to do the training, to Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn for the use of their school hall and to Adrian Bennett for organising. Keeping Music Live...
totaleigh music xmas showcase - 3rd december 2023
What an amazing night, full of fantastic performances, music, laughter and good times. Check out some of the photos below as well as some reviews from happy audience members!
totaleigh music showcase - friday 22nd september
Check out the photos from an amazing night at the Magic Lantern!
Tunes, Tapas & Talent - september 2023
Check out the photos from what was an amazing night. We raised over £800 towards purchasing a community PA system and we are all absolutely delighted with the success of the event. For a full report, head over to our Facebook page.
Samba Rhythms - July 2023
TOTALEIGH MUSIC TUTORS & VOLUNTEERS working with students of Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn creating Samba Rhythms during Opportunities Week 2023.
AMELIA - PREP TEST CLASSICAL GUITAR
CAI - GRADE ONE PIANO
LEONORA - GRADE THREE PIANO
Congratulations to these students for recently passing their ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) Exams:
