On Thursday the 3rd of February I returned to the place where it all began for me and fellow Graduate Ambassadors: Ashmole Primary School.

During my visit I had the chance to join in with current Music Masters students, and in the Reception Musicianship class my own happy memories quickly returned of clapping, singing and listening to music in a group exactly like the one I saw. In the Year 2 and 4 violin lessons it felt as though I was reliving lessons with Matt as he reminded both me and his class about ‘squashed tomatoes’ – and I even became part of the ‘squashed tomato’ police as I went around adjusting everyone’s wrists!

It was genuinely so gratifying, and quite magical, to return to the very classroom in which I played the violin for the first time. I absolutely loved being surrounded by children who are beginning the same musical journey I began almost fourteen and a half years ago.

I am thrilled to be able to contribute to the Music Masters Team as a Graduate Ambassador ­­– continuing, in this new role, to share and create an ethos where every child can have an excellent music education and the opportunity to develop a lifelong love of music. I know I will be back again soon!

Emily Harrison, Graduate Ambassador