NMA - Latest News and Events

April 2011
Paul is now performing on Sundays at the Chill Inn at the port area of Fuengirola. Click the poster image below for further details.

October 5th 2010
The newly organised NMA Studio opened its doors for the first Musical Experience Workshop for children. A fantastic time was had by both students and staff. The two hour session started with an introduction to instruments, followed by a lesson on rhythm and note names held by Chester (one ofthe Academy's Puppets), next a session playing the newly acquired Boomwhackers and finishing with musical statues and group percussion. Rian was given the honour of ringing the Liberty Bell to mark the end of the class!



Photos of the studio

September
Roy broadcasts "Coco Time" on Heart FM at 10pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Now a regular slot!

August
Decision is made by the Academy Directors to change the use of the Fitness and Dance Studio to a Recording and Broadcasting Studio. Also to display all the instruments for use in its newly conceived Musical Experience Workshop. Now the Academy is set to concentrate on what it's best at - Music, music, music....!!!

Mid August
NMA Challenge is set!!!! Robert Madre enters the door and asks "is it possible to teach me to sing for my sisters wedding? I have never sung." Karla responds, "Of course, everyone has a voice!!" Robert asks, "by a week on Saturday?" ARRGGGHH!!

With the dedicated tuition of Paul and Roy and Robert's daily practice, he did it!! He sang in French Edith Piaf's "La vie en rose" from the heart to his sister at her wedding on Saturday 28th August in Malaga, accompanied by Roy on the piano. Over 150 guests applauded and a few tears were shed. Challenge completed!!!

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Welcome Back Roy!
We would like to say how happy we are to have Roy (Piano tutor) back early in the NMA camp after his trip. He has brought back with him wondrous tales and is full of enthusiasm as always.
Great to have you back Roy!

Smokie Concert - Saturday 8th May, 9pm. Sohail Castle, Fuengirola.
Paul Nelson and some of the NMA team went along to see the band Smokie play in concert on Saturday. They went backstage before the show to meet and chat to the band members about the world of Rock ‘n’ Roll and were delighted to meet the original band member and founder, Terry Uttley (bass guitarist).

Ross and Tom especially found the experience thrilling. They are currently following the Rockschool programme at the NMA so were amazed to see how hard work and dedication pays off!
Tom was fascinated by the whole build up of the show-from the musicians tuning their instruments to the crowd arriving. Watching the crowd’s reaction to the performance has really motivated him to work harder on his instruments and vocals. Ross found the concert very inspiring and particularly enjoyed Mick McConnell's (lead guitarist) skills on the guitar. Ross is now working on playing some of the songs he heard at the concert!
Both boys will be strumming at their guitar strings with their signed plectrums (picks) they were given by Terry Uttley.

Terry Uttley was kind enough to sign original copies of some of the sheet music that Roy Alan (our piano tutor) had in his collection from the 70s. Kimberly would like to thank Henrick, festival organiser for arranging the backstage passes and introducing the NMA to the group.

All in all a great evening was had by everyone!

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28/04/2010 - The NMA on the radio again!
This morning Paul, Dina and Ross were interviewed on Global Radio.
Dina even blasted out a little tune for us.

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23/04/2010 - Family Open Day
The NMA opened its doors to family, friends and the general public on Friday 23rd April. Giving everyone a little taster of what we have to offer here at the academy. Some of our students performed their favourite pieces and were fantastic! They all worked extremely hard and showed true professionalism and pure talent. We are very proud of you all!

Congratulations to everyone involved. We would also like to thank everyone who attended for showing their support.

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Click here to watch a short video that captures the essence of evening.

22/04/2010 & 23/04/2010 - Demonstration of Puppets and Musical Instruments
22nd 23rd April. The NMA will be giving a demonstration of Puppets and Musical Instruments at Alcapulco School in Los Boliches.

Alejandro Gomez Herrera (NMA Theatre Club student) and Katrin Falk-Szeneesy (Piano student)
both received Student Recognition Awards in February for their continuous hard work and effort.
Congratulations to you both!

NMA and local schools' cultural week.
On Tuesday 6th April The NMA participated in Saliver School's cultural week.
There was a performance of a puppet show co-written by Ross (one of our students), all the teachers participated as well by performing several pieces on Sax, guitar, piano and vocals.

30th April. The NMA will be joining the CIEP Picasso in their cultural week.

Bon voyage Roy!
Roy Alan, our piano tutor has been given an amazing and unique opportunity to share his musical genius with guests and crew on board one of the most prestigious cruise liners in the world. He embarks on this splendid voyage at the end of April and we will look forward to his return (full of interesting stories of his adventure) in mid June.

The NMA welcomes Delyth Bressington (as piano tutor) with open arms. Delyth has worked closely with our musical director on numerous occasions and aside from her musical talents has a warm and inviting nature.

12/04/2010 - School Puppet Show
This morning the NMA team wowed the children at Sohail School with their puppet show.

20/02/2010 - Saturday 20th saw our teens start their journey around the world of dance.
Their journey began through the New York dance scene…
Keep your teens fit, kick them out of bed and allow them to start their journey with us.

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26/01/2010 - Our adult dance and salsa classes have taken off with a bang.
We have Modern dance, which includes Street dance, disco and Hip Hop amongst other styles on a Monday evening, Salsa classes are on Wednesday evenings. Put on your dancing shoes and come and strut your funky stuff!!!

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04/01/2010 - Christmas Concert. Nuestro Señora La Virgen Del Rosario Coronda church, Plaza de la Constitución in Fuengirola.
The academy's official first concert was a great success and was attended not only by the local public but by members of the local council and the Casa de la Cultura.

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19/12/2009: On the 19th December we have been invited by Yorkshire Linen (next to Fuengirola retail park) to perform at their Christmas Fayre in support of LIVE (Childrens home in Malaga)

Until 24/12/2009: Roy Allan working in conjunction with the Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola (Fuengirola Town Hall) is performing Christmas Melodies daily through to December 24th, between 10.00 - 14.00 at the Mercado (Market) close to Los Boliches train station.

17/12/2009: Paul's performances on the 13th and 15th of December with the Collegium Musicum Orchestra were both great successes with approx 400 people attending in Fuengirola and 300 in Marbella.

12/12/2009: We were invited to perform two unique pieces composed by Roy Allan (NMA piano tutor), involving both students and staff at the Miramar Parque Shopping Center in Fuengirola.

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04/12/2009: Paul has been invited to play clarinet with the Collegium Musicum Orchestra for two performances in Fuengirola and Marbella.
Tuesday, 15th of December at 21:00 in the Iglesia de la Encarnación (Main church of Marbella Old Town).
Sunday, 13th of December at 20:00 in the the church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen,Fuengirola (Plaza de España - Near new Town Hall).
Visit there website for more details Collegium Musicum Orchestra.

01/12/2009: The first NMA award was given to Max for passing his ROCKSCHOOL debut Grade on Drums. He received one of the sought after NMA T-shirts. Well done Max!

25/11/2009: Welcome to our newly appointed teacher Dina Gordon who is opening our Musical Theatre and Wacky Weekenders Club this Saturday. Dina brings a wealth of skills to the academy, she comes with a new concept for Muscial Theatre, why not sign up.

08/11/2009: The Music Academy has it's opening day which is a huge success with a great turn out, Fuengirola Television Station covered the event with Suvi Kauranen (Concejala de Extranjeros Residentes) and Rodrigo Romero (Concejal de Cultura y Seguridad Ciudadana from the Fuengirola Ayuntamiento. They even played drums and piano with Paul.
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Click here to view video footage of the opening

02/11/2009: The opening of the academy is getting very close now and is scheduled for the 8th November 2009. We will be posting some photos of the opening ceremony here soon.

15/10/2009: The academy premises are nicely taking shape. We are hoping to be open for business early November 2009.