Summer Term - week 8

Hi everyone,

I hope that the playing and listening are continuing, even as outdoor play looks rather more enticing in this lovely weather! Apologies that this comes a day later than usual.

Next week will be our last email newsletter for a while as we come to the end of the King’s School term, so look out for some important information next Monday.

Parents – we’d love you to share any feedback on how your trumpeters and violinists are getting on in the meantime – pictures, videos or stories would be very welcome this week.

Today, I want to remind all our Sounding Out families about why we think making music is important:

1. Music makes us SMARTER!

Time and time again, research has shown that people who learn a musical instrument do better at school. Don’t take my word for it – watch this!

https://www.ted.com/talks/anita_collins_how_playing_an_instrument_benefits_your_brain?language=en

2. Music makes us FEEL GOOD!

Here’s an amazing youth orchestra from Venezuela looking like they are having loads of fun playing with inspirational conductor Gustavo Dudamel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfGbTG2wuaM

3. Music keeps us CONNECTED – so important at this time.

So if you get a chance to play or sing with other people – give it a go. It’s the best thing about being a musician!

Here is the King’s School performance of Verdi’s magnificent Requiem, performed 5 years ago but premiered on YouTube on Friday.

Settle down and get ready for an incredible experience:

https://youtu.be/fBuoNomkNQQ

Best wishes,

Christina