Em W in Year 9 has recently passed her Grade 8 Drum exam!
This is a fantastic achievement and a very difficult exam to pass, as it’s for candidates who have mastered advanced technical control and have a thorough grasp of extended stylistic techniques.
At Grade 8 this is shown through mature stylistic conviction, consummate execution of rhythmic complexity, mature and creative stylistic solo and improvisation work as well as a commanding sense of communication and performance.
(Rock School, https://www.rslawards.com/rockschool/graded-exams/drums/grade-8/ 2019)
Em started drum lessons in Year 6, after picking up some drumsticks at friends house, and amazing everyone with her natural ability on their electric drum kit.
In Year 7 she started playing with the younger Worcestershire Youth Jazz Orchestra (WYJO2), and will be joining the older group, WYJO, in January – as one of their youngest members. At WYJO2, she has been helping coach younger drummers, and will, in turn, be coached further by older drummers in WYJO.
She is considering a future in music, so watch this space!
