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![OM Toby Smith wins the prestigious Frank Day Perpetual Trophy for his handmade chess set]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698766634/millfieldschoolcom/psdkzorwz0yybty10mgr/TobyCover.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698766634/millfieldschoolcom/psdkzorwz0yybty10mgr/TobyCover.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698766634/millfieldschoolcom/psdkzorwz0yybty10mgr/TobyCover.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1698766634/millfieldschoolcom/psdkzorwz0yybty10mgr/TobyCover.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1698766634/millfieldschoolcom/psdkzorwz0yybty10mgr/TobyCover.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1698766634/millfieldschoolcom/psdkzorwz0yybty10mgr/TobyCover.png","width":2200}])
Toby Smith shares his remarkable journey into the world of blacksmithing.
![OM Derek Zhao shares his musical journey and role within the New York Youth Symphony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695827085/millfieldschoolcom/qcicpk52q5awpgwityn8/Derek_Carnegie1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695827085/millfieldschoolcom/qcicpk52q5awpgwityn8/Derek_Carnegie1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695827085/millfieldschoolcom/qcicpk52q5awpgwityn8/Derek_Carnegie1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695827085/millfieldschoolcom/qcicpk52q5awpgwityn8/Derek_Carnegie1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1695827085/millfieldschoolcom/qcicpk52q5awpgwityn8/Derek_Carnegie1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695827085/millfieldschoolcom/qcicpk52q5awpgwityn8/Derek_Carnegie1.jpg","width":2000}])
Derek Zhao, an award-winning trumpeter, shares his musical journey and work with the New York Youth Symphony
![OM Oska Zaky releases Debut EP ‘22 Years Later’]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678881265/millfieldschoolcom/oxgulpqts5rjru7z0d5z/somerset011stndrdportrait.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678881265/millfieldschoolcom/oxgulpqts5rjru7z0d5z/somerset011stndrdportrait.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678881265/millfieldschoolcom/oxgulpqts5rjru7z0d5z/somerset011stndrdportrait.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678881265/millfieldschoolcom/oxgulpqts5rjru7z0d5z/somerset011stndrdportrait.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1678881265/millfieldschoolcom/oxgulpqts5rjru7z0d5z/somerset011stndrdportrait.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1678881265/millfieldschoolcom/oxgulpqts5rjru7z0d5z/somerset011stndrdportrait.png","width":2200}])
Oska is an alternative, electro, pop artist, producer and songwriter from Glastonbury, Somerset.
![Ten Millfield music students have been selected for National Youth Choirs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1676973587/millfieldschoolcom/wslj5tpxngbrcff59vmv/NATIONALCHOIRSSTORY.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1676973587/millfieldschoolcom/wslj5tpxngbrcff59vmv/NATIONALCHOIRSSTORY.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1676973587/millfieldschoolcom/wslj5tpxngbrcff59vmv/NATIONALCHOIRSSTORY.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1676973587/millfieldschoolcom/wslj5tpxngbrcff59vmv/NATIONALCHOIRSSTORY.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1676973587/millfieldschoolcom/wslj5tpxngbrcff59vmv/NATIONALCHOIRSSTORY.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1676973587/millfieldschoolcom/wslj5tpxngbrcff59vmv/NATIONALCHOIRSSTORY.jpg","width":2200}])
Eight Millfield music students have been selected for National Youth Choirs.
![Millfield music student accepted into GB National Youth Choir]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670940330/millfieldschoolcom/xd7spl3s5xv1bmyb7tzz/NancyBix_.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1670940330/millfieldschoolcom/xd7spl3s5xv1bmyb7tzz/NancyBix_.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1670940330/millfieldschoolcom/xd7spl3s5xv1bmyb7tzz/NancyBix_.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1670940330/millfieldschoolcom/xd7spl3s5xv1bmyb7tzz/NancyBix_.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1670940330/millfieldschoolcom/xd7spl3s5xv1bmyb7tzz/NancyBix_.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1670940330/millfieldschoolcom/xd7spl3s5xv1bmyb7tzz/NancyBix_.jpg","width":2200}])
A Millfield music student has been accepted into the National Youth Choir of Great Britain.
Year 11 Nancy Bix has gained a place in the National Youth Choir, after a successful audition, performing ‘By The Sea’ by Quilter.
Toby Smith shares his remarkable journey into the world of blacksmithing.
Derek Zhao, an award-winning trumpeter, shares his musical journey and work with the New York Youth Symphony
Oska is an alternative, electro, pop artist, producer and songwriter from Glastonbury, Somerset.
Eight Millfield music students have been selected for National Youth Choirs.
A Millfield music student has been accepted into the National Youth Choir of Great Britain.
Year 11 Nancy Bix has gained a place in the National Youth Choir, after a successful audition, performing ‘By The Sea’ by Quilter.
![Ukrainian students making their mark at Millfield]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670494112/millfieldschoolcom/wqwfh8fz9pttfahjgzvt/VitaliiandAna.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1670494112/millfieldschoolcom/wqwfh8fz9pttfahjgzvt/VitaliiandAna.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1670494112/millfieldschoolcom/wqwfh8fz9pttfahjgzvt/VitaliiandAna.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1670494112/millfieldschoolcom/wqwfh8fz9pttfahjgzvt/VitaliiandAna.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1670494112/millfieldschoolcom/wqwfh8fz9pttfahjgzvt/VitaliiandAna.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1670494112/millfieldschoolcom/wqwfh8fz9pttfahjgzvt/VitaliiandAna.jpg","width":2200}])
Two Ukrainian students have spoken about their experiences of being welcomed into Millfield after fleeing their country.
![Millfield musicians perform in Music at Millfield concert in the Johnson Hall]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653045542/millfieldschoolcom/pip2enozweau3aggfxa7/MusicatMillfield.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653045542/millfieldschoolcom/pip2enozweau3aggfxa7/MusicatMillfield.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1653045542/millfieldschoolcom/pip2enozweau3aggfxa7/MusicatMillfield.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1653045542/millfieldschoolcom/pip2enozweau3aggfxa7/MusicatMillfield.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1653045542/millfieldschoolcom/pip2enozweau3aggfxa7/MusicatMillfield.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1653045542/millfieldschoolcom/pip2enozweau3aggfxa7/MusicatMillfield.jpg","width":2200}])
Millfield’s musicians took in our second ensemble showcase of the year, Music at Millfield. The concert celebrates the hard work and dedication our students have shown throughout the year towards their collaborative music making endeavours, and for many of them this was their last major ensemble concert of the academic year.
![Musicians next steps post Millfield]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1647514186/millfieldschoolcom/usvimoexg1jtxhqiw91g/MusiciansnextstepspostMillfield.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1647514186/millfieldschoolcom/usvimoexg1jtxhqiw91g/MusiciansnextstepspostMillfield.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1647514186/millfieldschoolcom/usvimoexg1jtxhqiw91g/MusiciansnextstepspostMillfield.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1647514186/millfieldschoolcom/usvimoexg1jtxhqiw91g/MusiciansnextstepspostMillfield.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1647514186/millfieldschoolcom/usvimoexg1jtxhqiw91g/MusiciansnextstepspostMillfield.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1647514186/millfieldschoolcom/usvimoexg1jtxhqiw91g/MusiciansnextstepspostMillfield.jpg","width":2200}])
Millfield musicians are heading to prestigious universities to study a plethora of music courses.
![Millfield Musician plays marimba in Instrumental Finals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1645635969/millfieldschoolcom/jvnmqyu0bsurqbqdgpgj/MillfieldMusicianoftheYear-InstrumentalFinals.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1645635969/millfieldschoolcom/jvnmqyu0bsurqbqdgpgj/MillfieldMusicianoftheYear-InstrumentalFinals.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1645635969/millfieldschoolcom/jvnmqyu0bsurqbqdgpgj/MillfieldMusicianoftheYear-InstrumentalFinals.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1645635969/millfieldschoolcom/jvnmqyu0bsurqbqdgpgj/MillfieldMusicianoftheYear-InstrumentalFinals.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1645635969/millfieldschoolcom/jvnmqyu0bsurqbqdgpgj/MillfieldMusicianoftheYear-InstrumentalFinals.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1645635969/millfieldschoolcom/jvnmqyu0bsurqbqdgpgj/MillfieldMusicianoftheYear-InstrumentalFinals.jpg","width":2200}])
The culmination of three weeks of incredible music making within the Millfield Music School was the Instrumental Finals.
