St Edward's Chronicle October 2016

19 ST EDWARD’S CHRONICLE

FOCUS ON MUSIC

Eva Cottingham-Mayall Where were you beforeTeddies? Cheam. What House are you in and what are you studying? I am in Mac’s, studying Latin, Greek, Maths and Chemistry for A Level. What musical activities are you involved in at school? This could take a while! Brass Band, Concert Band, Big Band, Trumpet Quartet, Orchestra, Chapel Choir, Chamber Choir, Close Harmony and Battle of the Bands in a band my friend and I set up! I have also participated in the Chapel Band and a couple of musicals. What other extra-curricular activities? Woodstock Group, Drama and Lyne Society (for Classics). What has been your favourite musical moment so far at St Edward’s? Listening to Mr Watkins singing the alto 2 part in ‘Faire is the Heaven’ by William Harris. What has been your favourite performance? The Bands’ Concert in April, when I was in everything but modern jazz. My favourite performance aside from music was His Dark Materials a few years ago. What are you most looking forward to about the new Music School? The new rehearsal room - apparently it is huge! Which teacher has had the biggest influence on your musical development? Definitely Mr Powell. Best advice you’ve ever been given atTeddies, musical or otherwise? Just trust your lip and always support. What music do you listen to in your spare time? I often listen to current choir and band repertoire. I don’t listen to very much modern music, but sometimes ‘Panic at the Disco’ or ‘Twenty One Pilots’. At home, I listen to my Mum’s music, such as Fleetwood Mac, Johnny Cash and the Kinks. The best thing about St Edward’s? So many opportunities to participate in everything and easily make a variety of new friends through these activities. What do you want to do after School? Firstly, I want to get a degree in Classics, hopefully at Cambridge. I actually want to be an actress, but if this does not work out, perhaps I’ll pursue a career in teaching Latin and Greek.