Conductor/Educator/Violinist/Writer. Director of Music @wellscathschool @MusicAtWells. also works @ncogb; @benedetti_fdtn
Joined March 2009
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Alex Laing retweeted
26 Jul 2024
🎉 Full details of our new programme for 15-18 year olds here: benedettifoundation.org/yout… - don’t delay, get those applications in! 🎶
26 Jul 2024
Don’t worry, you didn’t miss out! 🎉
The deadline for our Youth Ambassador Programme is now 16th August at 23:59!
Everything you need to know is on our website - Get those applications in! 💻
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Alex Laing retweeted
21 Jul 2024
And an absolute TREAT to have @NickyBenedetti on the show...
21 Jul 2024
“Music and… and creativity are part of a first-class education for everyone”
Violinist and Edinburgh International Festival director Nicola Benedetti says she wants to see more focus on arts education in schools
#BBCLauraK bbc.in/3WaOELL
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Alex Laing retweeted
18 Jul 2024
🎻 Need an excuse to pick up your stringed instrument?
Join our Adult Learners Benedetti sessions!
Tutors @AlexLaing , @cliftondotcom , Sarah McMahon, and @AliceKent0 will guide you, and you might make some new friends too!
Sign up now—we’d love to see you there!
Link in bio!
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Alex Laing retweeted
29 Apr 2024
🎻Calling Adult String Players! Our next 2 string days for adults will take place on Sat 8 June in Stafford & Sun 21 July in London, both 11am-4pm. Join our Tutors as we have lots of fun exploring two pieces of music together. More info & registeration: benedettifoundation.org/adul…
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Alex Laing retweeted
17 Apr 2024
Star violinist @NickyBenedetti, on the importance of music educators. ❤️
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Alex Laing retweeted
17 Apr 2024
The Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards are back for 2024. This is your chance to honour the amazing music teacher in your life – nominate them here. 👇
clssicfm.co/3Ulc7Kn
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Alex Laing retweeted
21 Feb 2024
I love this Tertis quote more than is considered decent these days... 🤩
elbowmusic.org/post/the-utmo…
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Alex Laing retweeted
15 Feb 2024
🌍Did you know that we have brought music education to 75,000 people in 105 countries?
Many of our activities are completely free to participants thanks to our generous supporters - we couldn't do it without you!
Become a Friend or Patron today: bit.ly/BF_FriendsPatrons
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Alex Laing retweeted
4 Feb 2024
700k views so far, and deserves them. Please RT and let’s get it to a million. If you haven’t watched it yet, fill yer boots.
(And follow @_CFTA)
2 Feb 2024
“The arts are not the cherry on the cake — they are the cake.”
Opening a debate in the House of Lords yesterday, Melvyn Bragg said the UK should realise the full potential of the arts to transform our economy and society.
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Alex Laing retweeted
28 Jan 2024
What a special place Wells is! Returned from a most rewarding weekend performing for the first time @CedarsHallWells and giving a masterclass to piano students @wellscathschool. Thank you very much for the invitation! 🎶🤗
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Alex Laing retweeted
27 Jan 2024
What a wonderfully busy and inspiring 6 days we’ve had, first with our Residency Sessions with @WestSussexMusic and today our Adult String Players Day in Surrey! #musiceducationmatters 🎶⭐️
@AlexLaing @cliftondotcom @rcooperviolin
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27 Jan 2024
So lovely to see you and to make music with so many wonderful humans! Always a pleasure to be with @benedetti_fdtn
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5 Jan 2024
My brilliant colleague
5 Jan 2024
Day 12 - the final #meantone key of the 12 Keys of Christmas. Thanks for following along!
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15 Dec 2023
Another wonderful weekend with the foundation team
15 Dec 2023
Last weekend, we visited Edinburgh for the 1st time! On Sat, the Intermediate & Advanced Orchestras, nearly 200 young people, came together to work on a brand new piece for mass strings – Enigma-Bolero arr. @TheAyoubSisters. Here’s a little clip from the final sharing.🎻⭐️
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4 Dec 2023
Super proud of Belinda and the great team that have supported her @wellscathschool @WellsCathedral1 @ChoirOfWells @MusicAtWells
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Alex Laing retweeted
30 Nov 2023
A brilliant day of trombone playing and masterclasses with Old Wellensian & @E_N_O bass trombonist Joe Arnold and @TrinityLaban Trombone Ensemble. Beautiful sounds in a beautiful setting! 😀👏👏🙏
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25 Nov 2023
And a fabulous acoustic to work in. Thank you @esmsedinburgh
25 Nov 2023
Our Adult String Players Day is underway in Edinburgh - welcoming 80 people of all ages from across Scotland for a day of music making and lots of fun. @AlexLaing @agajic1 @Stilsonbass
Next stop: Surrey (27 Jan) and Cheadle Hulme, Stockport (17 Feb)
benedettifoundation.org/adul…
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