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In memory of Alec Normand we are raising money for the Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust.  Alec was only nine when he tragically passed away in January from an inoperable brain-stem tumour.  He was a keen musician and I was privileged to teach him.

Four memebers of staff are trying to raise money in memory of Alec by learing to play another instrument other than the one we teach; we are all going to take AB grade 1 exams in the autumn term and hope that you will sponsor us.

The teachers and instruments involved are:

Kate Addis, clarinet

Mick Allport, double bass

Rebecca Totterdell, French horn

Tom Ainger, violin

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us; Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust (SDBTT) will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no extra cost to you.

We would like to thank all our families and friends who will have to hear us squeaking, squawking and spliting notes over the next few months.  We will let you know the results of the exams as soon as we get them.

Thank you for visiting our fundraising page.

20/01/09 UPDATE:

Rebecca got a distinction for her grade 1 French horn exam and I managed to get a more modest merit for grade 1 clarinet. 

Tom Ainger will be taking grade 1 violin this term and Mick Allport's double bass exam will be next term.

Many thanks for all you wonderful support.

Kate

34 years. Not bad Thomas! Donation by Jane and Hugh 25/03/09  

Good luck Kate - a very worthwhile cause. Donation by Pandora, Charlie, Alex & Nina Covell 06/03/09  

Keep up the good work, sir Donation by Robert Duncan 02/03/09  

XXXXXX Donation by Lou, Ed, Harry and Dominic 25/02/09  

Good luck! Donation by John Ainger 12/02/09  

Good Luck Mr Ainger !!! Donation by Robert Duncan 09/02/09  

Congratulations! £10 for Rebecca's distinction, £7 for Kate's merit. More to come later. Donation by Charles and Angela Bockett-Pugh 01/01/09  

Hope it's all gone well, Kate Donation by Nicola Bailey 29/12/08  

This is £10 from another pupil of mine. Many thanks to everyone who has donated - you've all been so generous! Donation by Rebecca 15/12/08  

good luck, I can't wait to hear you play!! Donation by Anya 08/12/08  

Good luck, Rebecca from Belinda and John Donation by Belinda Pidgen & John Mann 05/12/08  

fantastic idea for a fantastic cause. well done and good luck Donation by mccrossan family 02/12/08  

This is £20 from friends and pupils who didn't want to give money online so gave me cash! Donation by Rebecca 30/11/08  

good luck - keep practising - wish I were the examiner on that day - but maybe I'll hear you sometime! Donation by Patricia Birchall 30/11/08  

Good luck chickadees, I know you will all be fab! I hope you raise lots of lovely moola for such a good cause. B xx Donation by Bethan Ganderton 28/11/08  

Good luck, great idea, you're very brave to face music exams again! Looking forward to hearing becky's horn playing some time! xx Donation by Julia Walshaw 23/11/08  

When's the concert?!!! I'd come to that. Good luck in the exam, and hope you raise lots of money. Donation by Diane Wakefield 21/11/08  

So sorry to hear about the little boy, I hope you raise lots of money and all do really well, xx Donation by Dubheasa 20/11/08  

Good luck! I think this is a wonderful idea....so wondeful you should all put on a concert afterwards and perform the pieces you had to learn! Donation by Alexis Sheppard 20/11/08  

Get back to me if you each get distinction- I'll double it Donation by Faith Whiteley 20/11/08  

my friend jenny told me about this, and when i heard i had to donate, it sounds like such a fun thing to do in memory of someone, i hope you all pass! Donation by Naomi 20/11/08  

Great idea: have fun and practise those scales hard! Donation by Sue Totterdell 19/11/08  

brilliant idea, hope you enjoy it! Donation by Carolyn Bevan 11/11/08  

Make some noise for alec, and have FFun... Donation by sarah wilson (alec's godmother) 26/10/08  

keep on going. We are right behind you from the quietness of our own home. Donation by Breckenridge Family 25/08/08  

Good Luck, I'm sure you'll do it Donation by Judy Ascroft 05/07/08  

Good luck, thank you all, and we look forward to hearing the results! Donation by The Normand Family 29/06/08  

I remember feeling sad when a friend told me about this brave little boy.Wishing you every success with your fundraising.xx Donation by Anonymous 24/06/08  

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