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Please note that for the foreseeable future all local group events must take place online. Please contact us at membership@ism.org if you have any questions about this or require assistance in getting your event online.

Right: Anthony Williams performing at Radley College (photo taken prior to COVID-19 lockdown) Sunday 17 January 2021 Oxford (Event postponed from October 2020) The new 21/22 ABRSM Piano Syllabus: Highlights and Pathways Lecture/demonstration by Anthony Williams MMus, DipRAM, GRSM, ARAM 3pm broadcast** from Radley College, Abingdon, Oxford Anthony Williams is Head of Keyboard at Radley College. As well as being a concert pianist, writer, lecturer, ABRSM examiner and festival adjudicator, he also gives piano master classes, public lecture recitals, and seminars on performance. He is the author of the acclaimed book The Piano Teachers’ Survival Guide and will be able to throw plenty of light on the new syllabus. Anthony has agreed to base his presentation around specifi c questions sent in by you in advance on any element of interpretation, technique or notation. He will then use these as a theme for exploring a range of some of the most imaginative and exciting repertoire within the syllabus. **Due to the continuing uncertainty surrounding restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, we have regretfully decided that this event

will defi nitely be online, via Zoom. All participants will be able to see and hear Anthony and will be able to ask questions in person. Attendance: ISM members £8, guests £10 (advance booking is essential for this event) Please contact Carolyn King for your bookings and queries/questions for Anthony 01235 522774 carolyn2king@btinternet.com

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