Supporting 20 talented students to study music

As we close the year at Kampala Music School, we  celebrate the journey of  all our bursary students that have poured their heart and effort into excelling as young musicians. But most of all, we are grateful for all our donors that have provided continual support in making music training affordable for those gifted students that are not able to afford it.

Meet Javan 

Instrument: Voice    Level: ABRSM Grade 7

Javan is a lyrical operatic tenor, with a vibrant resonant voice. He loves challenging himself with new things and is working on grade 8 repertoire. At the moment, he is concentrating on is on singing Foreign languages especially Italian and German. He is doing well on tik tok where he posts himself singing and also podcasts on how to help others in singing. He is a very active member of his church choir in Entebbe where he is the music director. He has taken part in many informal and formal concerts and has also performed at Kampala Music School events as a soloist. He is grateful for the opportunity he has to develop his gifts and also use them to bring to joy to others. His musical growth is very evident and he has bright shining future ahead of him if he continues with the same diligence. 

You can listen to Javan singing in one of his practice sessions here

Meet Ian

Instrument: Trumpet   Level: ABRSM Grade 4 - 6

Ian’s discipline, hard work and regular practice has kept him growing each day in his playing technique and his sight playing. Right now, he can proudly sight play a grade 4 piece perfectly with dynamics and the given articulation. Currently, Ian is working on Allan Vizzutti 20 dances for trumpet dances which are graded concert studies ranging from grade 6 to grade 7. And so far, he has managed to play 5 studies and interestingly worked on the Haydn trumpet concerto in E flat. He proudly showed off his great work to students at the Kampala Music School “Holiday Camp” to inspire them to take interest in learning trumpet  and other instruments. Ian is grateful for the opportunity afforded to him to not only grow himself but also inspire younger musicians in growing the musical discipline.

You can hear Ian playing an inspirational piece at the Kampala Music School Holiday Camp here

Meet Dan 

Instrument: Piano   Level: ABRSM grade 5

He is a hardworker and always curious about the possibility of exploring different musical styles. He is striving towards playing 6 of the new grade 5 pieces of 2025-2026 syllabus and so far he is working towards the 4th piece. Dan is proud of the improvement he has seen in his technique, sight playing  and his aural ability, and he  can recognize cadences perfectly. He is looking forward to starting on his theory grade 4 this term and is grateful for the support he is receiving in making sure he achieves this goal in 2026.

Meet Ruth 

Instrument: Piano      Level: Intermediate                                                                                                  

Ruth has made some improvements in her playing, and has such great potential as a pianist. She is setting new goals to help her maximise her potential and is determined to play 6 intermediate pieces from different musical styles, and is already onto piece no.2 of this ambitious goal. Ruth is thankful for the opportunity to work with great teachers that encourage her live out her dream of becoming a professional pianist.

Thank you, Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2026

This quarter, at Kampala Music School, we celebrate the journey of 2 bursary students that are pouring their heart and effort into excelling as young musicians, but also finding joy in teaching and encouraging other musicians to grow.

Meet Jimmy

Instrument: Piano

Level: ARSM

When asked about his musical journey with the Kampala Music School, Jimmy humbly but excitedly expressed how proud he was of what he had achieved so far.  “I am proud of the fact that I can be able to accompany different people and singers as a pianist. My greatest joy is being able to take part in school activities and help raise other young musicians.”

 Jimmy has been consistently progressing as a student over the past few months, practicing regularly. He has gained much experience on piano through accompanying various ensembles as well as instruction of students of different learning levels up to ABRSM Grade 5.

Having taken on ‘4 hands’ and ‘2 pianos’ repertoire to widen the scope of experience at ensemble playing, this has enabled him learn a range of playing techniques. Join us as we celebrate Jimmy for passing his Performance Diploma exam, ARSM (Associate of the Royal Schools of Music) in April 2025 with a very high merit.

Meet Joy 

Instrument: Voice

Level: ABRSM Grade 7

If not found on a wide stage before a magnificent audience, Joy’s happy place is singing and inspiring young children in discovering their musical potential. She will be found rolling on the floor and running around in circles with the kids during the KMS musical camps in order to get the best vocal tone out of them, in the most fun way.

Joy is a soprano with versatile performance styles. She is building repertoire and has been doing auditions for various acts in different musicals.  She recently played the role of Christine Dae in Phantom of the Opera at the local theatre in Uganda. Her performances were superbly received by the audience. She is a very convincing actress, dancer and singer!

She is working on building her repertoire in foreign languages, French, Italian and German in order to equip her with the necessary skills for more advanced repertoire. She has been very instrumental leading the voices classes with the children in the Summer camp programmes at Kampala Music School.