The Chitty trip is next Thursday 21st May (evening). Details on where to meet, what to wear etc. are on Satchel for those with a place on the trip.

Interview with Emma in Year 13

Emma has been a huge part of the music department since she started in year 7!

  • List all the music clubs you’ve been involved with since you started at Hayes. 

Choir, Jamsesh, Concert Band, Musical Theatre, Jazz ensemble, Jazz band, Brass quintet/quartet, ukulele band

  • Favourite music/songs that you’ve performed at school over the years. 

I have quite a few favourites, mostly some of the first things I ever played, like African Symphony in concert band, Jerico in choir, and then also One Day More in Musical Theatre. I think my favourite pieces though have to be two pieces we played in Brass Quintet, which are an arrangement of Bach’s little future in G minor, and then the Canadian brass arraignment of Putting On The Ritz for brass quintet.

  • Best memories of your time in the music department?

The best parts for me have been the composing, arranging and conducting, because it’s kind of surreal playing that big of a part in an ensemble/concert as a whole, and then to also see people’s reaction to it. Of course playing has been a joy too but nothing quite compares to the action of others to a piece you have written. However, the most memorable parts of the music department are things like trying to catch the practice room keys when Mr Brett throws them at you, people being ‘knighted’ with a foam sword before a concert, and trying in any way possible to not overheat in the school hall on concert day. The little things are what make it home for me.

  • What are your plans once you leave Hayes?

I am attending the Royal College of Music next year, doing a 4 year Bachelors of Music, which basically means practicing for another 4 years so I can go and then play in a London orchestra.

Opportunity for brass and percussion players grade 3-6

GYA National Brass & Percussion DayDate: Sunday 5 July
Venue: Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Barbican London, EC2Y 8DT
Time: 10am–1:30pm (doors open from 9.30am) (Includes a 1pm play through to friends and family).
Age: 9 -18
Approx standard: Suitable for players ABRSM Grade 3 – 6

About GYA – National Brass & Percussion Day

This play day is for instrumentalists playing any brass or percussion instrument. It is led by our lively team of inspiring Guildhall tutors and special guests to support and develop your skills in a fun and friendly environment.

What can I expect?
Play alongside your friends and meet new ones, enjoy some amazing music, experience different styles of music and get top tips whilst having fun.

Course Fee: 
£30 per student
£20 if you are currently attending a Centre for Young Musicians or Guildhall Young Artist centre/ensemble.
£0 or pay what you can and come along (please enter any amount you are happy to pay)

Please sign up here:

https://www.ticketsource.com/guildhall-young-artists/t-pllrrop

Life as the MD of Hamilton on Broadway

And finally …

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