Fourth Form Bedford School Pupil Joins National Children's Orchestra

Published by Bedford School on Tuesday 23rd of January 2018

Fourth Form pupil and double bass player James Watson, has been selected to join one of the country’s most prestigious groups of young musicians, the National Children’s Orchestra.  James started playing the double bass when he was just seven years old and has showed exceptional talent since the start. James went through a rigorous application process, which involved performing two pieces of his own choice, some prepared sight reading and performing a sight reading piece. James also plays the organ and piano, and sings in the national Youth Boys' Choir.