Meeting the team: Emily Abbott, Young Commonwealth Musicians

25th June 2025

Emily Abbott Joins as Ambassador for Young Commonwealth Musicians Network

We are thrilled to announce Emily Abbott is joining our team as one of our new ambassadors for the Young Commonwealth Musicians Network.

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Emily Abbott

Emily Abbott, a distinguished alumna of King’s College, Cambridge, graduated with First-Class Honours in Music in June 2024. She currently serves as the Alumni Relations and Events Officer at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge. During her academic journey, Emily demonstrated exceptional talent in violin performance, earning the prestigious Derek Cornwell Scholarship. Her contributions to music were further recognized with the Edward Gollin Prize. Emily’s leadership as President of the King’s College Music Society from 2022 to 2023 was marked by the orchestration of a year-long concert series, including collaborations with the renowned Choir of King’s College. Her commitment to accessibility in the arts is evident through her co-authored publication in Sound Studies, addressing aural and neurodiversity in classical music audiences. At St Catharine’s, Emily continues to foster community through music, organizing events such as a choir concert at Temple Church in London.

Honors and Distinctions

2023

Derek Cornwell Scholarship

Awarded for outstanding excellence in violin performance during her studies at King’s College, Cambridge.

2024

Edward Gollin Prize

Recognized for her significant contributions to music within the College, showcasing her dedication and talent.

2023

European Premiere Performer

Invited to perform in the European premiere of The Blue Hour at the Chapel of St John’s College, highlighting her exceptional musical abilities.

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CYM Network launch

6th May 2025

Connecting the Commonwealth, One Note at a Time

Commonwealth Youth Music Network

Celebrating the diverse musical talents of young artists across the Commonwealth. Our network is a vibrant community where creativity and collaboration know no bounds.

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Our Mission and Vision

The Commonwealth Resounds is excited to announce the launch of the Commonwealth Youth Music Network—a vibrant, dynamic community dedicated to amplifying the voices of young musicians across the Commonwealth.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: to foster a collaborative space where creativity thrives, performances inspire, and connections flourish. Through music, we aim to unite diverse cultures, build lasting relationships, and create meaningful educational exchanges.

Our key aims include:

  • Promoting unity through musical collaboration across Commonwealth nations.

  • Encouraging education, appreciation, and exchange of diverse musical traditions.

  • Offering a global platform for young Commonwealth Ambassadors and affiliated musicians to share their talents, traditions, and stories.

  • Building a comprehensive database of musicians and composers, fueling curiosity and respect for the rich musical diversity within the Commonwealth.

  • Providing youth-focused opportunities to engage directly with Commonwealth Resounds projects and initiatives.

Looking ahead, the Commonwealth Youth Music Network will host an array of engaging activities including performances, workshops, insightful articles, exclusive interviews, and interactive panel discussions.

Stay tuned—there’s so much more to come as we grow this exciting new platform for music, discovery, and connection across the Commonwealth!

 

Key Aims of Our Network

Fostering Musical Unity

We aim to bridge cultures by promoting musical collaborations across Commonwealth nations, encouraging unity through shared artistic endeavors.

Educational Exchange

Our platform supports the appreciation and exchange of diverse musical traditions, providing educational opportunities for young musicians to learn from one another.

Global Platform for Talent

We offer a stage for young Commonwealth Ambassadors and musicians to share their unique talents and stories, enriching the global music community.

Fostering Musical Unity

We hope to bridge cultures by promoting musical collaborations across Commonwealth nations, encouraging unity through shared artistic endeavors.

Educational Exchange

Our platform supports the appreciation and exchange of diverse musical traditions, providing educational opportunities for young musicians to learn from one another.

What Our Musicians Say

“Being part of the Commonwealth Youth Music Network has opened doors to new friendships and musical collaborations I never imagined.”

Alex Thompson

“The workshops have been incredibly inspiring, offering a unique insight into diverse musical traditions.”

Priya Patel

“Performing at the Youth Music Festival was a transformative experience that boosted my confidence and skills.”

Jamal Edwards

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