May Scholar of the Month - Jesunifemi
Jesunifemi, LMF Scholar 2024-2028, Bexley Music Service
Jesunifemi (Nife) is a dedicated young trumpeter and clarinettist from Bexley Music Service who has a real passion for music, and has been making excellent progress since starting his Scholarship in 2024. At just aged 9, he has been working towards Grade 7 (wow!) - working on difficult repertoire such as Danza Alegre by Moszkowski and FUNK by Vizzutti. His tutor tells us they have been also been incorporating the history of music (relevant to the pieces he is studying) to his lessons as well as technique, sight reading, advanced rhythms and posture.
Nife is a valued member of Bexley Music Service’s Concert Orchestra where he plays clarinet, but has also been flourishing in the more advanced group, Bexley Youth Band, on the trumpet. He performed brilliantly with his ensembles at the Festival of Music in the Fairfield Halls at the end of his Spring term.
Nife’s twin sister, Kinfeosi, is also a London Music Fund Scholar, and they both continue to challenge each other to progress, practice and play harder pieces.
We asked Jesunifemi how he has been finding his Scholarship.
What has been your favourite moment of your Scholarship so far?
‘I enjoyed playing music with other people. It has inspired me to work even harder in my music, and for that, I am truly grateful.’
What are you looking forward to most this coming year?
‘Going on tour with my music school for the second year because I know it would be a good and fun experience.’
What are your musical goals for the future?
‘I would like to be a professional musician so that I can play in different concerts’
What is your current favourite song and why?
‘'California Gurls' by Katy Perry, because it's rhythmically good, fun, happy, and catchy.’