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Read More > 6 August 2019 Pupils celebrate with outstanding exam results Pupils and staff at St Mary’s Music School are celebrating as the results for the SQA Examinations were published today. The pass rates, National 5 – 100%, Higher – 98% and Advanced Higher – 97% are exceptional with 73% of all presentations resulting in a Grade A award. Read More > 23 April 2019 Alumni spotlight - Adam Crighton, trombonist (Class of 2014). Former pupil Adam Crighton has recently graduated from Guildhall winning The Armourers and Brasiers Prize for Brass. He is currently playing in the orchestra for Trevor Nunn's five star revival of Fiddler on the Roof at the Playhouse Theatre in the West End. Read More > 18 April 2019 Deadline approaches for Piano Summer School As the deadline for applications to the residential Piano Summer School approaches on May 20th 2019, pianists aged 13 to 19 are encouraged to apply. Read More > 17 April 2019 A packed house for the Spring Concert The whole school came together in the beautiful surroundings of St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral for a concert of two halves, split between 'A Portrait of Purcell' and Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No 3 in B minor, Op 61 Read More > 22 March 2019 A superlative evening to celebrate the arrival of the new Steinway The evening of 28th February was a special moment in the history of St Mary’s Music School when staff, pupils, donors, alumni and friends gathered to celebrate the addition of the new Steinway Model B piano to the School’s fleet of instruments. Read More > 19 March 2019 A weekend snapshot of life at St Mary's Music School From performing at the Royal National College of Music Chamber Music Festival to our Choristers recording a CD with Delphian Records - it has been a busy weekend for St Mary's Music School pupils. Read More > 14 March 2019 LSO celebrate Haitink at 90 with two former pupils Carol Ella and Malcolm Johnston St Mary's Music School alumni celebrate 'Haitink at 90' as part of the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican, London. Read More > 14 February 2019 'On Being a Musician' - latest film released In the fourth in a series of popular short films, Scotland’s national music school pupils share what music means to them. Read More > School News 11 February 2019 Winner of Lord Clyde Concerto Competition Announced After superb performances by 18 students, the prestigious Lord Clyde Memorial Prize Concerto Competition drew to a close on Friday. Read More > School News 30 January 2019 Francois Leleux Masterclass World renowned oboist and conductor, François Leleux captivated pupils and guests with a two hour masterclass. Read More > School News 24 January 2019 A superb start to the Spring term The Spring term began with two high profile performances - one at Scottish Parliament and the other at St Andrew's and St George's in Edinbugh. Read More > School News 22 January 2019 Flagship gift for Scotland’s national music school A very special gift arrives from Germany as a new Steinway Model B joins the St Mary's Music School fleet. Read More > Events 5 December 2018 SCO String Academy The SCO String Academy, in partnership with St Mary’s Music School, is a new free opportunity for musicians, taking place over a series of three Sunday afternoons. Read More > School News Royal High School proposed move 26 November 2018 Whatever the Season New animated film set to Vivaldi's Largo from The Four Seasons Read More > Events School News 22 November 2018 Guitar day with world renowned guitarist Craig Ogden We are delighted to be holding the first St Mary's Music School Guitar Day with guitarist Craig Ogden. Read More > Events School News 21 November 2018 Be a Chorister Day We welcome Primary pupils who enjoy singing for a special opportunity to participate alongside the award-winning Choristers of St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. Read More > School News Staff News Alumni News 24 October 2018 Debussy Festival at St Cecilia's Staff member James Willshire will curate a mini-festival celebrating Debussy on 1st & 2nd December. Read More > School News Staff News Alumni News 1 October 2018 Head of Jazz wins Double Bass prize Andrew Robb, Head of Jazz, wins at the European Society of Bassists 2018 Read More > School News Royal High School proposed move 17 September 2018 The Note campaign is launched The Note campaign calls for everyone to support the plan for the school's move to the old Royal High School. Read More > School News Royal High School proposed move 5 September 2018 Anonymous artist leaves gift to the School The school has received the gift of a paper sculpture from Edinburgh’s Anonymous Sculptor. Read More > School News Staff News Alumni News 21 August 2018 Helen Macleod 1980 - 2018 Obituary: Helen Macleod, harp player, former pupil and former instrumental teacher Read More > Royal High School proposed move 14 August 2018 ‘Moving movie’ supports the Perfect Harmony campaign Watch our short film about bringing together two of Scotland’s national treasures in Perfect Harmony. Read More > School News 28 June 2018 Salvador Sanchez wins Directors' Recital Prize Eighteen year old pianist from Spain wins following a closely contested competition. Read More > School News 20 June 2018 Nicola Benedetti and Steven Isserlis feature in new film. The film showcases two musically gifted youngsters who have studied at St Mary’s Music School. Read More > School News 13 June 2018 The Minute Waltz: Take a Minute Take a Minute to show support for St Mary’s Music School Read More > School News 7 June 2018 Juniors in June - the Castles Series Junior Instrumentalists play at the Palace of Holyrood House Read More > Events School News 21 May 2018 Edinburgh Masterclass Series 2018: Violin Masterclass Renowned violinist Renaud Capuçon delivered an exceptional masterclass for pupils and guests Read More > School News Staff News 18 May 2018 James Willshire plays at the Edinburgh Society of Musicans Keyboard staff member, James Willshire, gave a recital of Litolff, Debussy and Liszt Read More > School News Staff News 15 May 2018 Scottish Awards for New Music Will Conway receives a Scottish Award for New Music for The Last Island, recorded by the Hebrides Ensemble Read More > School News Alumni News 14 May 2018 Steven Osborne Piano Recital in the Chapel Vice-President Steven Osborne plays Berg op.1 and Prokofiev 7th Sonata Read More > School News Alumni News 12 May 2018 Rachmaninov Etudes-tableaux, played by Steven Osborne Hyperion release of Rachmaninov Etudes-tableaux played by Steven Osborne due shortly Read More > School News Alumni News 5 May 2018 Simon Smith Lunchtime Concert Simon Smith played Stuart Macrae's Piano Sonata for pupils and staff. Read More > School News Royal High School proposed move 1 May 2018 The Minute Waltz: Animated film by Domenica More Gordon New short animated film in support of the proposed move by the school to the former Royal High School building. Read More > Events School News 30 April 2018 Young musicians participate in annual Nigel Murray Masterclass One hundred and fifty young musicians attended the Masterclass given by the Fitzwilliam String Quartet. Read More > School News 24 March 2018 MacMillan's Stabat Mater to be streamed live from Rome MacMillan's Stabat Mater to be streamed live from Rome Read More > School News Alumni News 22 March 2018 Rachmaninov at the Edinburgh Society of Musicians On Wednesday 21st March, the Keyboard Department put on a programme of Rachmaninov Read More > School News Alumni News 11 February 2018 Winterplay: Young Musicians' Showcase Outstanding students from St Mary’s Music School performed an hour’s programme of chamber music. Read More > School News 9 January 2018 Sir James MacMillan shares composing expertise. Leading Scottish composer Sir James MacMillan shares his composing expertise in a new film. Read More > School News 1 December 2017 Pupils Bring Advice of Famous Composer to Life Pupils have brought the advice of a famous composer to life in a series of four short films. Read More > Royal High School proposed move 15 December 2015 Royal High School Preservation Trust unveils plans for iconic Thomas Hamilton building The Trust hopes to move St Mary’s Music School into the historic Thomas Hamilton building on Calton Hill Read More > Royal High School proposed move 26 November 2015 Royal High School Proposed Move Statement from William Gray Muir and Dr Kenneth Taylor in light of the City of Edinburgh’s decision to reject plans for a hotel on the Calton Hill site. Read More > Royal High School proposed move 2 November 2015 Royal High School Preservation Trust statement Royal High School Preservation Trust makes statement of intent to Edinburgh Council Read More >
