Ages 14-16

Copper Alloys in Music

The best cymbals are cast from bronze, then rolled, pressed into shape and hammered to create unique sound quality. One of the most famous cymbal makers was Avedis Zildjian, who made cymbals in the early seventeenth century in Constantinople. The Zildjian company is now based in the USA and is one of the oldest private companies in history.

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Salters’ National Awards for science technicians

The aim of the Awards is to highlight the importance of technicians in enabling high quality practical work in science in schools and colleges, with the emphasis on promoting and supporting the professional learning and upskilling of technicians and technician teams.

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