As an A Level Music student, I have been heavily involved in both academic and extracurricular music this term. Being a member of the MSJ Singers and the MSJ Symphony Orchestra has allowed me to build relationships with my younger peers.

The MSJ Singers recently performed in the Priory Lunchbox Concert. We were all so excited to be involved as it was our first public performance since March 2020. Finally we were able to showcase what we have been working on since the start of the academic year. The Choir performed Mozart’s ‘Ave Verum’, Archer’s ‘Magnificent’ and Rutter’s ‘Gaelic Blessing’.

It was wonderful to get back into the beautiful setting of the Priory to sing and share our passion for music with others. I was also able to use this concert as an opportunity to prepare for my A Level Music Performance later in the term. My passion for music also inspired me to complete an EPQ which focussed on the benefits of music therapy. For my project I conducted wide ranging research to assess and evaluate the wide range of benefits that playing and enjoying music can bring to all. I was inspired and humbled by my findings and greatly enjoyed putting together my final essay. Sharing my research with my classmates was a fantastic way of ensuring I am prepared for university study.