After five years of music-making at Strathallan, Eleanor described her acceptance onto the highly competitive programme as “a real honour and a bit of a surprise!”
Eleanor humbly credited her success to her teachers, saying, “It just shows how good the teachers are at Strathallan – they taught me everything.”
A self-taught bassist before learning guitar under the guidance of Mr Christie, Eleanor went on to expand her skills to include banjo. She performed across a wide range of genres, playing in rock bands, folk groups, and orchestras, and took on a leadership role within the school’s vibrant music community.
Our Captain of Music, Eleanor R, absolutely shredding Tamacún by Rodrigo y Gabriela, on the guitar alongside Mr Christie
Eleanor also credited the school’s supportive environment and cross-departmental encouragement, saying, “I’ve always been grateful for the family feel here. I want to thank all my teachers, especially those in Music, Maths and Chemistry, who made me feel at home.”
Director of Music, Jason McAuley, said, “Eleanor’s creativity, versatility and leadership have made a lasting impact on music here at Strathallan. We are thrilled to see her talent recognised by the RCS, and we know she will continue to flourish in the next stage of her musical journey.”
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