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students pass music exams at TOTALEIGH MUSIC with flying colours

We are delighted to say a huge WELL DONE to the following students who all passed their recent ROCKSCHOOL music exams at TOTALEIGH MUSIC with flying colours:

CONGRATULATIONS to Jake's students:

DEXTER SMITH - GRADE 1 DRUMS

CONGRATULATIONS to Connor's students:

KATIE COLLINSWOOD - GRADE 2 VOCALS

AMELIA WYRE - GRADE 2 VOCALS

LACEY TANNER - GRADE 2 VOCALS

JAC JONES - GRADE 3 VOCALS

CONGRATULATIONS to Holly's students:

LOLA RICHARDS - GRADE 1 VOCALS

POLLY RICHARDS - GRADE 3 VOCALS

LAURIE RIX - GRADE 3 VOCALS

CONGRATULATIONS to Leigh's students:

EIRA RIX - DEBUT GRADE UKULELE

LOLA RICHARDS - GRADE 2 UKULELE

ELLA WOODWARD - GRADE 2 CLASSICAL GUITAR

MARI DAVIES - GRADE 2 CLASSICAL GUITAR

DAISY MOSS - GRADE 2 PIANO

CAI DAVIES - GRADE 2 PIANO

Totaleigh Music have formed links with Menter Iaith

A community-based organisation which works to raise the profile of the Welsh language. Through the medium of music they hope to successfully support Menter Iaith in their mission. We sill begin by showcasing a Welsh song weekly sharing it through our Totaleigh Music facebook page. Below is a link to our chosen Welsh song of the week / Cân Gymraeg yr wythnos. Dim Clwydd – Sage Todz (RnB).

Teachers will be finding ways to incorporate these Welsh songs of the week into lessons and we are liaising with a reliable source at Menter Iath to ensure we source current and popular music which hopefully will appeal to our students.

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!

  • a brilliant event to showcase the musical talent of the area. everyone did a brilliant job filled with enthusiasm and magic. thank you to Leigh Matthews and bob pountney for organising a massive community event that inspired the musicians of the present and future!

    Denise B.

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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: