Summer Celebration Day

On 7 July 2024, we hosted our Summer Celebration Day at the Royal Academy of Music. This event celebrated the musical achievements of our current Scholarship cohorts and provided a fantastic opportunity for our Scholars to learn and perform together in a prestigious central London venue.

Our Scholars enjoyed a creative afternoon of music-making, led by Spencer Down and a team of wonderful professional section leaders, during which they prepared two pieces of music: O Fortuna and Viva La Vida.

The workshop culminated in a performance to family, friends, and generous supporters of LMF. We were also delighted to be joined by composer James B. Wilson during the concert, who gave an inspiring speech to our Scholars about his musical journey and advice for pursuing music further. James is an award-winning composer of contemporary classical music based in Bedfordshire, England. James' music focuses on the rich textural, timbral and harmonic possibilities of acoustic instruments, and the voice.

There was also a short awards ceremony to recognise the achievements of our current Scholars. A huge congratulations to the following Scholars, who won awards during the ceremony:

Exceptional Achievement Award

Winner

Mohammed Ali Shah-Chashemova

Newham Music Hub, Piano, 2021-25

Highly Commended

Abigail Do

Croydon Music and Arts, Violin, 2022-26

Ali Mudderisoglu

Hackney Music Service, Percussion, 2023-27

Xuan Jie Wen

Wandsworth Music, Piano, 2021-25


Most Improved Scholar Award

Winner

Ayomide Ogunremi

Newham Music Hub, Drum Kit, 2021-25

Highly Commended

Zackery Burrell

Tower Hamlets Arts and Music Education Service, Violin, 2021-25

Amy Lico

Croydon Music and Arts, Cello, 2021-25

Lacey Marie Cook

Wandsworth Music, Flute, 2023-27


Outstanding Commitment Award

Winners

Ruby English

Camden Music Service, Violin, 2021-25

Eila-Grace McKenzie

Wandsworth Music, Clarinet, 2021-25

Highly Commended

Liam Joseph-Vaughan

Tri-Borough Music Hub, Guitar, 2022-26

Victory Kingsley

Newham Music Hub, Drum Kit, 2021-25


Teamwork and Ensembles Award

Winners

Mathew Bodnarescu

Barnet Education Arts Trust, Trumpet, 2021-25

Luca Gyori Lurici

Newham Music Hub, Saxophone, 2022-26

Highly Commended

Amira Gamil

Wandsworth Music, French Horn, 2023-27

Sariah Simpson-Downer

Wandsworth Music, Baritone Horn, 2021-25


Outstanding Music Service Performance Award

Winner

Asma Abdul-Kadir

Tri-Borough Music Hub, Trumpet, 2021-25

We will be interviewing our award winners over the coming weeks, so keep your eye on the news section of our website and our social media to learn more about our Scholars.

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