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A DETERMINED Greenock teenager who has struggled with dyslexia all his life tuned into his talent to win a coveted place on his dream college course. Inverclyde Academy pupil Sol McRobie, 17, will be taking on the professional music technology course at West College Scotland from August. Sol, who lives in Crisswell Close, was diagnosed with dyslexia and Meares-Irlen Syndrome - a form of visual stress - when he was in P3. Since then, and with the support of his mum Linda, his family and teachers, he has learned more about how to deal with the condition and says he s embraced it. ....
A TEENAGE trombone player who recently gained a place on a prestigious music course is celebrating again after being earning a top accolade from a local festival. Mark Gammon was commended by organisers of the Inverclyde Music Festival for his dedication to his musical studies by receiving a £500 scholarship to further his learning. Festival bosses were this year able to offer a cash boost to three local youngsters instead of one thanks to a kind £1,000 donation from competition supporter, David White. News of the scholarship came shortly after Mark s place to study for a Bachelor of music honours degree was confirmed. ....
A TALENTED teen s musical skils have landed him a top accolade from local festival organisers. James Deegan, who annually competes in the Inverclyde Music Festival in a multitude of classes, has scooped a £500 scholarship in recognition of his promise. Each year festival organisers give one talented competitor a £500 cash boost to advance their musical skillset. However after a kind £1,000 donation from festival supporter David White, the committee will this year recognise the efforts of three local youngsters. Fifteen year old James was put forward for the scholarship by his music teacher, Gerard Gordon. He excels in singing, piano, guitar, harmonica and French horn. ....