As we return for the Autumn Term, we are thrilled to share that Sounding Out has been nominated for the "Best Music Learning Initiative" at the prestigious Classic FM Teacher of the Year Awards. Not only does this reflect the impact that this fantastic programme continues to have in our community; it also recognises the hard work that our amazing Sounding Out Team has dedicated for the last 10 years. 

We are delighted to have been shortlisted among 4 other worthy initiatives. If you are able, please vote for us. Voting is open until Wednesday 18 Septemeber. The prize is £3,000 of instruments which would help the project enormously as we start to teach the trombone and cello this term, alongside the violin and trumpet.

Click here to cast your vote for Sounding Out

Either way, this is a fantastic moment for Sounding Out and shows how far we have come. Thank you to our supporters for making this possible. 

Sounding Out is an initiative launched by King's to offer music lessons to local primary school children. It was set up by Director of Music, Will Bersey, and the then Head of Partnerships, Christina Astin, to try and redress the decline in cultural capital and generational unfamiliarity with classical music, which is particularly stark for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

If you'd like to know more about Sonding Out and how to support it, please contact Development Officer Darren Ellis (dje@kings-school.co.uk)