From Glastonbury to Google – catching up with our Graduate Ambassadors

It’s a busy time for our Graduate Ambassadors! Supported by Music Masters from the very beginning of their musical learning journeys, this accomplished group are embarking on exciting careers, both musical and non-musical, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Our CEO Roz de Vile says “These young adults are incredible examples of the various musical and non-musical pathways that can be unlocked through learning music in school”.

Here’s their latest news:

Harry
Following four years of dedication to his violin, Harry has just graduated from the Royal College of Music. He’s also been inspiring the next generation of young musicians, teaching in primary schools and loving the joy children gain from their musical discoveries. Harry told us, “it’s clear they have a lot of excitement for what music can offer and that’s exactly the kind of exposure we need in schools.”

We are thrilled that Harry will be continuing his music journey with us as one of our Musicians of Change (PGCEi) students later this year. It’s an honour to support him in his career and welcome him into our collective of game-changing educators.

Betania
Betania has also just graduated from the Royal College of Music with a well-deserved degree in Violin Performance. Representing the Royal College of Music and its partnership with organisations including Music Masters, Betania was recently chosen to play at No.10 Downing Street. She also played in the critically acclaimed Chinike! Orchestra with Little Simz in the showstopping closing performance of the Southbank Centre’s Meltdown Festival. Betania is making a big leap in September, moving to NYC to take up a full tuition scholarship at the Manhattan School of Music. She said, “I am so looking forward to this new point in my musical journey. Exciting times ahead!”

 

Ana
Ana has just completed her third year at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Drama and starts her final year in September. Scottish audiences were recently treated to Ana’s playing, and she has been working closely with duet partner Felix, showcasing the work of female composers. Ana is incredibly supportive of our young players, often joining schools groups to support them at performances from M-Fest – our schools festival – to the V&A Museum. She says, “I really do enjoy coming back to the schools and supporting Music Masters.” This is a wonderful example of how our Graduate Ambassadors take on the role of mentor with our young students.

Aseye
Aseye has pursued a career in tech, quickly rising to become an Operations Technician at Google. Her violin is never far away however and she’s building a strong following on social media with her unique covers, with the ambition of releasing an album soon. Aseye is a big part of Music Masters and a true advocate for music education, giving speeches at a number of our events. She said, ”Musical learning is so important, it’s not just about lessons, it’s about discovering where the journey might take you. I’d love to inspire young creatives, especially those who don’t often see themselves represented in classical music.”

Emily
Emily can often be found supporting Music Masters pupils at rehearsals, events and workshops. Her hard work over the past four years has not only earned her a degree from the Royal Academy of Music, but her string quartet, the Woolf Quartet, has been chosen for the prestigious Royal Academy of Music-Wigmore Hall Ensemble Fellowship. Emily said, ”I am really looking forward to devising and leading workshops with people from all backgrounds in the amazing setting of Wigmore Hall, and having the chance to perform in this beautiful space.”

Neto
Neto’s Music Masters journey began at the age of six, whilst at Jessop Primary School, leading to a scholarship to learn drums and continue violin at secondary school. He now plays drums, violin, piano, and percussion, and loves exploring different musical genres including jazz and fusion. Neto has worked with some renowned steel pan arrangers and played with Soca artists that have over six million streams on Spotify. The steel pans also recently took Neto all the way to Glastonbury festival!

In an exciting move, Neto will be our 2025-26 Emerging Educator Intern, returning to our Flagship Schools to inspire the next generation of children to pick up an instrument. Neto told us, “I look forward to learning and growing as a teacher, with this amazing opportunity to develop alongside Music Masters teachers.” We can’t wait to work with you Neto!

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