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SIXTH FORMER WINS PLACE IN NATIONAL YOUTH WIND ORCHESTRA

A talented musician from Bishop’s Stortford College has won a place in the National Youth Wind Orchestra. Sixth Former Abigail Heath had to impress the selection panel with two contrasting pieces, sight-reading and her responses to their questions.

As one of the seven clarinettists in the orchestra, Abigail will take part in two ten-day courses and three large concerts during the Easter and summer holidays.

“I’m very involved in music at the College having played the clarinet for seven years and reached Grade 8,” said Abigail. “Playing with the National Youth Wind Orchestra will be a great experience. I’m really looking forward to it.”

Abigail, who lives in Bishop’s Stortford, also plays the oboe and is studying for her A levels in Maths, Biology, Psychology and Art.

Photograph: Abigail Heath