Notes of Distinction for Sasha
Congratulations to Year Nine pupil Sasha Penlington, who has achieved another impressive musical milestone, passing her recent ATCL Piano Examination with Distinction.
The Associateship of Trinity College London (or ‘ATCL’) Performance Diploma is equivalent to the first year recital of an undergraduate music degree, and so is a very significant accomplishment for such a young musician.
Sasha is an RGS Music and Drama Scholar and will be familiar as a performer to many who attend the numerous concerts in school. We were also pleased to congratulate Sasha in The RGS Times earlier this year, on her debut in a major Television series, the Netflix mystery drama ‘Stay Close’.
Director of Music, Jonathan Soman, said: “Many congratulations to Sasha on her latest musical achievement. To gain the ATCL, with Distinction no less, at such a young age is truly impressive and is a testament to Sasha’s dedication and hard work as well as her creativity and expressive musicality. We are very proud of her.”
Headmaster, John Pitt, added: “Sasha has become the youngest ever RGS pupil to achieve a Diploma in Music and, at the age of only 14 years, this is truly exceptional. Sasha is a superb musician and also enjoys Drama at the School. She is tipped for stardom in the future!”
Sasha said: “I really loved performing my practice recital in Perrins Hall, and the ATCL exam was no exception. This exam felt more like a performance rather than something I was assessed upon, and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.”