Inspirational Concert Pianist Nicholas McCarthy to visit Dame Allan’s Schools
Born without his right hand, concert pianist Nicholas McCarthy has built an extraordinary international career, redefining what is possible through resilience and self-belief. Ahead of his visit to Dame Allan’s Schools on Thursday (26 March), he reflects on the moment that changed his life, the setbacks that shaped his journey and the message he hopes […]
The Latin teacher preserving a North East musical tradition
Dame Allan’s Schools’ Head of Latin, Andrew Lawrenson, is a highly respected Northumbrian smallpipes player – and one of a small number of musicians able to make the instrument himself. Through both his teaching and his musicianship, he brings precision, craft and cultural depth into school life. By day, Andrew Lawrenson leads Latin at Dame […]