Quotes

"The friends I have made through Maestros are among my closest. We regularly meet up every vacation back from University, frequently prom over the summer and some have even been known to travel to Oxford to help me out in supplying a Tuba player, a Baritone Saxophonist and a Tenor Soloist. Without Maestros I wouldn’t have met these great people, visited the places I've toured, or been inspired to pursue my music so seriously."

David O'Neill, Former Pupil

"I still reminisce about my time with Berkshire Maestros and the fantastic opportunities I had whilst I was there. I was lucky enough to go on various European tours with the groups I played in and have many fantastic memories from them. For me, learning an instrument becomes all the more worthwhile when you can play in a group with other like-minded people and just make music! Although I have not pursued a career in music performance, I still enjoy playing in various groups at my university in London."

Jonny Kuhles, Former Pupil

"Learning with Berkshire Maestros was an amazing experience for me. I benefited from excellent musical tuition and at the same time had such a fun social experience. I have made so many good friends who I am still in contact with now. I would advise current students to take every opportunity to play in an ensemble and to get involved in as many things as possible."

Susie Gillis, Former Pupil

"I have been a member of Berkshire Maestros (formerly the Berkshire Young Musicians Trust) for 13 years and in this time I have had many opportunities to particpate in various bands, ensembles and orchestras. I have played in numerous concerts at a wide variety of venues, one of the most exciting being in the schools Proms at the Royal Albert Hall with the Berkshire Youth Orchestra."

Laurie Turner, Current Pupil