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Have a lovely half term break

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Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” / Herbert von Karajan, conductor · Berliner Philharmoniker / Recorded at the Berlin Philharmonie, January 1966.

Antonín Dvořák (born September 8, 1841, Nelahozeves, Bohemia, Austrian Empire [now in Czech Republic]—died May 1, 1904, Prague) was the first Bohemian composer to achieve worldwide recognition, noted for turning folk material into 19th-century Romantic music.

The Symphony No. 9 in E minor, “From the New World”, Op. 95, B. 178 was composed while he was the director of the National Conservatory of Music of America from 1892 to 1895. It premiered in New York City on 16 December 1893. It is one of the most popular of all symphonies. Astronaut Neil Armstrong took a tape recording of the New World Symphony along during the Apollo 11 mission, the first Moon landing, in 1969.

Read more about the composer’s life here and here

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Good luck to all of you sitting GCSE and A Level exams.

There are lots of playlists on BBC Sounds to help you keep calm and focussed:

Click on the image to explore the playlists available.

BYMT news

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“Down in the River to Pray” (also known as “Down to the River to Pray,” “Down in the Valley to Pray,” “The Good Old Way,” and “Come, Let Us All Go Down“) is a traditional American song variously described as a Christian folk hymn, an African-American spiritual, an Appalachian song, and a Southern gospel song. The exact origin of the song is unknown. The most famous version, featured in O Brother Where Art Thou?, uses a pentatonic scale, common in many African American spirituals.

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Electric piano amnesty

All 3 of our electric pianos have now reached the end of their life 😦

Do any of you have an electric piano that is no longer needed that you would be able to donate to school? Please ask around – family, neighbours, friends etc.

Thank you 🙂

HazeFest news

BYMT news

BYMT JAZZ SCHOOL is currently welcoming new members!

Jazz School is for wind, brass, percussion, keyboard players and singers of grade 3+ standard. Run by Mr Buster Birch, an award-winning Jazz Musician, educator and composer – players can learn to improvise in a relaxing and supportive jazz group. 

Jazz School takes place on Thursdays 6.15pm-7.15pm at BYMT, Southborough Lane, Bromley, BR2 8AA.

For more information please call 020 8467 1566 or visit BYMT Jazz School and please do check out the YouTube Jazz School

Hip-Hop fans

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**NEW** Please click here to be taken to the Choir page. Here you’ll find links to this term’s songs so you can sing along at home when practising.

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All systems go

It’s been great to see so many of you back at our lunch time music clubs. Try and bring a friend with you next week. The more the merrier!

BYMT news

Meet the Cimbasso, the epic brass contraption heard in ‘Inception’ and ‘Call of Duty’

Find out more here

Try the Bach Google Doodle

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Pachelbel’s Canon is an accompanied canon by the German Baroque composer Johann Pachelbel. The canon was originally scored for three violins and basso continuo and paired with a gigue, known as Canon and Gigue for 3 violins and basso continuo. Both movements are in the key of D major. A canon is a musical texture in which a melody is played and then imitated (one or more times) after a short delay in another part. It is a contrapuntal technique as the melodic lines move independently of one another.

Listen to the bass line and look at the Simpsons cartoon above
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Music tour reviews

Thank you to those of you who wrote a review of music tour. Look out for your reviews in the school newsletter and displayed in the music corridor.

Film music fans

Listen to this podcast episode about the power of classical music in film.

It’s great for GCSE and A Level film music revision too.

Mark Robert Bailey (born 13 January 1965), known professionally as Bill Bailey, is an English musician, comedian, actor and television presenter. He is known for his role as Manny in the sitcom Black Books and for his regular appearances on the panel shows Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Have I Got News for You, and QI, as well as for his stand-up comedy work. He plays a variety of musical instruments and incorporates music into his performances.

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Year 9s – you should recognise this piece!

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Summer term

All music clubs start up again from Monday 22nd April.

Coming up this term:

And for those of you who have signed up for this trip:

Trip details will be put on Satchel One closer to the time.

NYO news

Congratulations to Brooke and Emma for their part in the NYO’s recent Catalyst tour

The NYO performing in Liverpool, April 2024

Interested in auditioning for the NYO? Listen to Brooke’s fab advice:

Why are the violins always at the front, with winds behind? And why will you almost never find the tubas sat right next to the conductor?

Find out by clicking here

BYMT news

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Congratulations on another fab concert

Did you earn music colours at the concert?

Certificates will be ready after the Easter holiday. Please let us know if you think you might qualify for a colour but were not on the Easter Concert list.

All hands on deck!

During the first week back after the Easter holiday there will be no music clubs.

Instead, we need the Music Leaders and all members of music clubs, to come to the music department at lunch when you would normally be in a club so that you can help us with the following jobs:

  • Unpacking after tour
  • Organising our sheet music and folders
  • Helping to tidy the music office/store etc.
  • Fixing broken keyboards and guitars

All music clubs will then start up again in the week beginning Monday 22nd April.

Impact Trust Piano Concert

Well done to Ben MB, Will, Fabian and Jonny for taking part.

Music exhibition at the British Library

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Try to guess, then click here to see how many you guessed correctly

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For those of you coming on tour, see you on Monday!

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The Easter Concert is next Wednesday

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Here’s the rehearsal schedule for the day of the concert. The rehearsals will take place in the hall. Please make a note of when you are needed and make sure you have your instrument/music in school with you on that day.

Your teachers will know why you are absent from lessons that day, but it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and catch up.

Usual lunch rehearsals will take place up until the concert.

Here are some things you need to know about the concert itself:

  • The concert is at 6.30pm in the Hall. It will be finished by 9pm.
  • You need to wear all black. Not blue, not brown, not patterned, and no big logos.
  • Tickets are £5 via link above.
  • The music classrooms will be available for coats, instrument cases etc. Please arrive in enough time to warm up and get organised.
  • When the concert is in progress, you must not hang out in the classrooms or corridors. You need to be in the Hall being a supportive, considerate, appreciative member of the audience who shows awareness of performance etiquette which includes not moving around or making a noise during the music.
  • Any questions, please ask.

Summer concert – change of date

Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, the Summer Concert date has changed. It will now be on Wednesday 3rd July.

Message from Ben MB in year 7

We’re hoping to start an ensemble that plays video game music on a Friday lunchtime in CGF. If you are interested in joining, please come to a meeting on Friday 19th April in CGF. All instruments, year groups and abilities welcome!

JCS reviews

Thank you to those of you who submitted a review for last Friday’s school newsletter. You have all received house points 🙂

Fab opportunity during the May half-term holiday

Find out which instruments can take part and apply here

NYO

A guide to careers in the music industry

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Next up – Easter Concert and Edinburgh tour!

The Easter concert is now under two weeks away! All our extra-curricular groups are performing at this event so please practise your parts carefully.

Buy your tickets here

Watch this space for the rehearsal schedule for the day of the concert. When it has been posted, please make a note of when you are needed and make sure you have your instrument/music in school with you on that day. The rehearsals will take place in the hall.

Your teachers will know why you are absent from lessons that day, but it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and catch up.

Usual lunch rehearsals will take place up until the concert.

Here are some things you need to know about the concert itself:

  • The concert is at 6.30pm in the Hall. It will be finished by 9pm.
  • You need to wear all black. Not blue, not brown, not patterned, and no big logos.
  • Tickets are £5 via link above.
  • The music classrooms will be available for coats, instrument cases etc. Please arrive in enough time to warm up and get organised.
  • When the concert is in progress, you must not hang out in the classrooms or corridors. You need to be in the Hall being a supportive, considerate, appreciative member of the audience who shows awareness of performance etiquette which includes not moving around or making a noise during the music.
  • Any questions, please ask.

Edinburgh tour – meeting reminder:

There will be a online Zoom meeting for parents/guardians of all students going on the music tour at 7pm on Tuesday 26th March. During this meeting we will be giving out the final details for the tour and there will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. An email has been sent out with more details and the Zoom link.

Year 9 options

Opportunity for singers

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British musician Jasdeep Singh Degun has said it is “an absolute honour” to become the first sitar player to win a Royal Philharmonic Society Award. Read the full article here.

For those of you who like ancient history …

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