A Bridgwater College Music student recently achieved a Distinction in his ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) Grade 7 Piano exam.

Sam Pope, 19, from Bridgwater is currently in his first year of his A Level Music course and is also a Music Room student. In his exam, he was able to score full marks in most areas, giving him the highest mark overall.

Sam said,

“I am very pleased with the marks and would like to thank Sinead McMillan for helping me to achieve this. Studying AS Level Music has helped me hugely, not only in developing my piano playing, but also in my all round general musicianship, allowing me to progress and bring me a step closer to becoming a music teacher myself in the future.”

Gemma Bott, Bridgwater College Course Leader said,

“We are very proud of Sam and his fantastic piano exam result. It is always so rewarding when our students achieve such high standards and show such a passion for their craft. Sam has settled into AS Level Music very well and makes use of all the facilities available to him here at the College to aid his progression. I have no doubt Sam will do very well in his A Levels and look forward to supporting him throughout the rest of his academic career.”

To hear Bridgwater College’s Music students in action come along to the Classical Spectacular, Wednesday 16 March, 7.30pm at The McMillan Theatre, Bath Road, Bridgwater. Tickets cost from just £8 and are available from mcmillantheatre.com, or from the Box Office in person, or by phone, Monday – Friday, 10am – 2pm, 01278 556677.