Rock Competitions) and the series of Lunchtime Concerts given by College musicians at the College Chapel in association with Dulwich Picture Gallery. ‘The Music department has given me many opportunities to improve my skills. Performing at concert halls in London has been brilliant for my development as a performer and I have definitely been well-prepared academically for studying music in the future.’ Oliver Wells, Year 13
Alleynian Blues at The Hideway Jazz Club, Streatham.
Composing and Technology We are fortunate to have Cecilia McDowall, a composer of international reputation, as our Visiting Composer. Cecilia makes frequent visits to the College and is able to provide one-to-one supervision to students at GCSE, AS and A2 level. She has also given a number of fascinating talks on the art of composition.
The Foundation Schools’ Concert at the Royal Festival Hall.
‘As part of Dulwich Creative week, A level music students visited Goldsmith’s College, University of London. Following an enthusiastic and interactive talk given by Dr Berta Joncus, the Head of their Music department, we were given a tour of their new music studios and it was a fantastic experience to see a top studio in action. It was a fun, interesting and insightful trip - a great way to spend a Thursday afternoon.’ Zachary Fox, Year 13
Cecilia McDowell, composer-in-residence.
Other opportunities for composers have included individual tutorials with Professor Robin Holloway (Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge), a seminar on the processes of composition by Professor David Osbon, and coaching by a Songwriter in Residence, Luke Ritchie OA (1986-96).
Charlie Godsiff performs a solo flute concerto.
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