Young Stars

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Grade 5 Theory today, worldwide fame tomorrow? If you're dreaming of success as a professional musician, here are a few young stars to inspire you!

Hilary Hahn is a 21-year-old American violin sensation. Read her blog and listen to her playing here...
The BBC's Young Musician of the Year competition 2006 was won by the talented17-year-old clarinettist and composer Mark Simpson. He's a down to earth kind of lad, but has already achieved outstanding success as a musician. Read more about him here.
Do you play the tuba? Maybe you'd like to follow in the footsteps of Gavin Saynor, 26 from Wales. At the age of 22 he won the European Brass Band Championship in Norway. Read more about Gavin here.
The BBC's Young Musician of the Year Award was won in 2008 by Peter Moore, trombonist. He is the youngest ever winner of the prestigious competition at 12 years old. Peter has been the principal trombone player for the National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain since he was only 9 years old. Watch Peter playing "Sang till Lotta" by Christian Lindberg from "Songs for Sunset" on Youtube>>>