A young Oswestry drummer is celebrating after earning a place at one of the UK’s most prestigious music schools.
Kit Fisher secured a place at Chetham’s School of Music and has thanked Oswestry for its help in nurturing his talent.
“This is partly thanks to support that Oswestry has given,” said Kit’s mum, Zoe. “Kit is 12 years old, with so much experience already thanks to Oswestry.
“I’d like to thank the town for giving him the confidence to audition for the UK’s No. 1 music school.”
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Kit has played drums with Porth y Waen Silver Band from age of five and competed in the Oswestry Music Festival from the same age when he was the youngest competitor.
This year, he won the Young Performer of the Year award at the event.
Kit has played with rock bands The Small Furry Animals and Willow Street, performing on Bailey Head at the Christmas Lights switch on, as well as at The Plough in their Sunday “Turn it up!” sessions.
This month, he played timpani for the Oswestry Gentlemen and Scholars baroque concert at St Oswald’s Parish Church.
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Kit will start Year 9 in September this year and admits he is a little nervous ahead of the big move to the school, which has produced countless professional musicians since its founding as a music school in 1969.
“I knew that getting into Chetham’s would be really hard because it’s got such a good reputation,” said the 12-year-old.
“I want to be a musician so this is a brilliant opportunity for me to learn lots more about music and to be around others who love music.
“I’m a bit nervous about moving from Oswestry to Manchester, but I’m excited about boarding. I’ve been drumming for 10 years and it’s good to see the hard work has paid off.”
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