On Thursday, the 26th of September, The International School of Moscow held 'The Big Sing' at the Moscow House of Music. It was a magnificent celebration of the UK-Russia Year of Music 2019 and the launch of the ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) practical examinations.
Our event featured a choir of students from several Moscow international schools, individual performances and a special guest speaker, Helen Coleman, Head of Global Operations at ABRSM, who joined us to share the love for music.
'The Big Sing' also celebrated the strong cultural and musical links between Russia and the UK, with the choir performing pieces by Russian composer Alexander Borodin and British choral composer John Rutter.
"With 2019 being the UK-Russia Year of Music, it was a great opportunity to get together with other international schools to celebrate singing and the strong musical and cultural links between the UK and Russia. The event would have not been a success were it not for the enthusiastic response received from Moscow music teachers, John Rutter CBE, ABRSM, students and parents Moscow-wide. With over 150 musicians and singers on stage, the event certainly lived up to its name," said James Langford, Head of Music at The International School of Moscow.
"’The Big Sing’ 2019 and the UK-Russia Year of Music have also helped us to raise awareness of ABRSM practical music exams which will launch for the first time in Russia at The International School of Moscow in June 2020."
For the past five years, the International School of Moscow has been offering theoretical ABRSM examinations and from June 2020, our students will have the chance to take ABRSM's internationally-renowned practical music examinations.
Established in 1889, ABRSM now delivers over 600,000 assessments in more than 90 countries. The examinations have become valued and trusted measures of musical progress all over the world.
To register for the practical or theoretical examination, fill in the online form. For any additional information about ABRSM please contact James Langford at james.langford@internationalschool.ru
Music is often called the universal language, capable of expressing what words cannot and connecting us across different cultures and experiences. Whether you're a passionate listener or a dedicated musician, the study of music offers profound insights and benefits that resonate throughout life.
