Who we help - some examples…
Future Talent - Daniel
This year we are delighted to be supporting Daniel through Future Talent...
Daniel is 10 years old and from Surrey. He has been learning piano for just over 4 years and takes on numerous different musical opportunities. Daniel’s teacher had this to say in his reference:
“Daniel is a very gifted young musician. He picks up new techniques very quickly and learns how to apply them with ease. He works very hard, and I look forward to seeing what he’ll achieve in the near future.”
As well as piano lessons, he performs in the school orchestra and choirs, and also a community choir. During the pandemic he continued to engage in virtual opportunities, successfully entering his grade 2 piano and taking part in the Benedetti Foundation Christmas Concert. He has expressed aspiration to take his grade 5 practical and theory exams.
AYM - Noah
In 2021-22 The Cheryl King Trust Award has been given to Noah (pictured here) and Sophia aged 14 playing the piano and viola. We are very much looking forward to hearing how they have got on at the end of the award year.
16 year old Noah from Surrey began playing the French horn when he was 7 years old. As he says:
“I went to a ‘Come and Play day’ run by Kingston Music Service. I tried so many instruments! After a while I had narrowed it down to the French horn or the cello. I picked the horn and started lessons with the local music service.”
Surrey Arts
This year the Trust is currently supporting 18 students across a number of schools in Surrey.
“I play the violin and drums and I want to be an electronic musician when I grow up. Thank you so much! The grant really helps me in lots of ways. Longer lessons: Longer lessons help me engage more with the piece I'm currently working on and to learn faster. Attending an orchestra: Orchestras help me musically socialise with other musicians and to get used to playing in front of others.
"Thank you so much for my grant. It really means a lot to me.”