University News Last updated 15 July
BMus Flautist Maia Roberts has been honoured with the Wind Award from the Worshipful Company of Musicians, which will help her to grow as a professional musician.
The Worshipful Company of Musicians dates to the Middle Ages and awards medals, prizes and scholarships to support early career musicians. Through the award, which is a £10,000 scholarship, Maia’s talents have been recognised and she will be able to continue with her PgCert at RBC in September.
The Worshipful Company of Musicians is the only City of London Livery Company dedicated to the performing arts and provides outreach opportunities that support young musicians at the start of their professional careers. These concerts aim to bring live performances to diverse audiences.
Maia was one of two students who were nominated for the award by RBC. Following her nomination, the flautist took part in competitive auditions at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where she won the Wind Category, which also included Brass.
As an award winner, Maia has been selected for the Musician’s Company’s Young Artists’ Programme, which will provide performance and mentorship opportunities. The Programme “nurtures outstanding talent during the vital first five years of their musical careers, and enlists their talents to promote positive social, emotional and educational change through participation work in the wider community”.
Maia said: “I am honoured to have received support from the Worshipful Company of Musicians, and I am excited for the unique opportunities that will be available to me to help me pursue my career.”
Head of Woodwind Jenni Phillips added: “Maia is graduating with first class honours, and we are delighted and proud that she has won this award, meaning that she can return for PgCert at RBC. This is so well deserved. Congratulations, Maia!”