The existing Music Ambassador role has been replaced with this.
Would you like to be a Music Leader this year? Music Leaders need to be committed to supporting the department and spreading the music love. Your jobs will involve helping recruit year 7s to our clubs, helping at school events (e.g. open days), assisting with music trips and so on.
If you would like to be considered for the role of a Music Leader you will need to complete this quick form. To be eligible, you will need to be a member of at least two music clubs. We are looking for people who are committed and tuned in. By that, we mean people who come to rehearsals really regularly, check the blog, answer their emails and generally know what’s going on. All year groups welcome. Existing Music Ambassadors will need to complete the form too.
Deadline for submission is 8am on Friday 15th September.
Any questions, please contact Mrs Foster
BYMT news
BYMT is inviting you to TASTER SESSIONS. If you already play an instrument or enjoy singing come and try out a BYMT group, ensemble or choir! Take our quiz to find the right group for youhttps://t.co/B4EDhcZDM4 or visit our website to find out everything we offer here at BYMT. pic.twitter.com/65G6rkU5kH
BYMT will be opening its doors on Saturday 16 Sept to welcome families with children in school years 1-8. This is your chance to come along, try the instruments, talk to the teachers & make some noise! To register visit https://t.co/qr0J4mLG6npic.twitter.com/9DLsDOylvf
Rehearsals will start in the week beginning 11th September
Important dates:
Please make a note of all these dates, and make sure they are added to your family calendar too.
Would you like to be a Music Leader in 2023-2024?
The existing Music Ambassador role has been replaced with this.
Would you like to be a Music Leader this year? Music Leaders need to be committed to supporting the department and spreading the music love. Your jobs will involve helping recruit year 7s to our clubs, helping at school events (e.g. open days), assisting with music trips and so on.
If you would like to be considered for the role of a Music Leader you will need to complete this quick form. To be eligible, you will need to be a member of at least two music clubs. We are looking for people who are committed and tuned in. By that, we mean people who come to rehearsals really regularly, check the blog, answer their emails and generally know what’s going on. All year groups welcome. Existing Music Ambassadors will need to complete the form too.
Deadline for submission is Friday 15th September.
Any questions, please contact Mrs F
Congratulations to our GCSE and A Level classes for your music/music tech exam results.
Summer news
We would love to hear about the musical things you did over the summer break. Please send me a quick email to tell me all about it so I can include it on the next blog.
Thank you. From Mrs F
Congratulations to Brooke for being part of the NYO’s fantastic performance at this year’s BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall in August. What an incredible experience!
‘The strings swayed, the double basses twirled, the woodwind and brass soloists dazzled, the audience clapped and, yes, some of them even danced.’
‘Throughout the entire concert the whole ensemble played with swagger and confidence but I have to say the rhythm section stole the show with great work by the timpanists and those double basses.’
‘It’s always a pleasure to hear this orchestra, packed with the leading players of the future, and there was plenty of talent on display throughout the concert.’
BYMT will be opening its doors on Saturday 16 Sept to welcome families with children in school years 1-8. This is your chance to come along, try the instruments, talk to the teachers & make some noise! To register visit https://t.co/qr0J4mLG6npic.twitter.com/9DLsDOylvf
Tickets are now on sale for the BYMT Musical Theatre Production of LES MISÉRABLES on Fri 3 & Sun 5 Nov. Featuring full company of talented young performers & orchestra – these shows will be a sell-out, book early to avoid disappointment! https://t.co/aGV9m8ng2g#DreamedADreampic.twitter.com/LdyAPIrbd8
Have a fabulous summer holiday! Maybe do some really lovely musical things – try a new instrument, learn a new piece, or listen to something different. Go to a Prom! Proms are brilliant – the atmosphere is like nothing else – and the programme of events is huge and varied. U18s go half price on all seated tickets – however, I would absolutely encourage you to actuallyprom – which means queuing for a ticket on the day, and standing up (there are two queues – one for the Arena, and one for the Gallery – I would strongly recommend the gallery, because the acoustics are better, and if there is room, you can lie on the floor and listen to the music!). See the Proms website for full details.
MiniJazz Band
Thank you to jazz band for playing at Bromley Y’s summer party on Wednesday evening.
Music programmes to watch over the summer
BBC iPlayer:
Disney +:
Google’s new game turns you into a cello-playing AI bird
Viola the Bird is a game in which you bow a virtual cello, with your own tempo, expression and artistry. To make things really fun, the performance is acted out by a charmingly theatrical, winged virtuoso.
With Viola, you can play a number of classical favourites, and even improvise your own tunes accompanied by an AI orchestra.
Seckou Keita (born 1978) is a kora player and drummer from Senegal. He is one of the few champions of the lesser-known kora repertoire from Casamance in southern Senegal. The kora is a stringed instrument used extensively in West Africa. A kora typically has 21 strings, which are played by plucking with the fingers. It combines features of the lute and harp. Read more Seckou and the kora here.
Have you ever heard water percussion? 💧 Earlier this year, our percussion section made a splash in Tan Dun’s Buddha Passion. The composer is known for using water as an instrument, and these excerpts show how magical it can sound ✨ pic.twitter.com/6yLZ8ntgqW
— London Philharmonic Orchestra (@LPOrchestra) May 31, 2023
Congratulations to all those who performed at last night's brilliant Summer Concert, which brought a wonderful year of music to a close. #proud Can't wait to see what you all do next year. Thank you to @music_hayes@hayes_createspic.twitter.com/7GPrO6m2No
The trip is finally here! For those of you going, you have been provided with all the trip info via Satchel One (task titled “Matilda trip – IMPORTANT INFO”).
It is vital that you read through ALL the information on the powerpoint slides. It tells you where and when you need to meet, what to bring and lots more.
You will need to have an early dinner at home on that day.
If you have any further questions, please email me.
Make sure you know how to do the Matilda pose for our group photo!
Tickets are now on sale for the BYMT Musical Theatre Production of LES MISÉRABLES on Fri 3 & Sun 5 Nov. Featuring full company of talented young performers & orchestra – these shows will be a sell-out, book early to avoid disappointment! https://t.co/aGV9m8ng2g#DreamedADreampic.twitter.com/LdyAPIrbd8
Below is the rehearsal schedule for the day of the concert (Wed 5th July ). This is the strike day.
If your year group is at home on that day, please come into school for your rehearsal slots. You DO NOT need to wear school uniform, but you DO need to sign in and out at student reception.
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.
Musical Theatre Club trip to see Matilda – Wednesday 12th July. Information for those going on this trip will be shared via Satchel One so please keep an eye out for it.
Join us on Sunday 9th July (4-5.30pm) for a fantastic FREE online masterclass with the amazing Henry Baldwin, section principal percussionist of the Royal Opera House! If you are aged 18 or under, follow the link to RSVP: https://t.co/hBZCRabtqz
This moment from his ‘Also sprach Zarathustra’ will forever live in our memories with Space Odyssey🦴🏜️
We’re taking this one to the @BBCProms 🚀 Hear the full piece in Prom 36: Space Odyssey with our Principal Conductor Edward Gardner. pic.twitter.com/pph3r2tZUx
— London Philharmonic Orchestra (@LPOrchestra) June 11, 2023
— London Philharmonic Orchestra (@LPOrchestra) May 23, 2023
We're delighted to confirm that SUMMER SOUNDS will be returning to BYMT Wednesday 26th – Friday 28th July. Summer Sounds is for children at the start or continuing musical journey in school years 3-7. Save the dates, more details to be announced soon https://t.co/qr0J4mLG6npic.twitter.com/unU4ppCg67
The colours have arrived. If you are owed one from the Easter Concert, please see Miss W.
Fancy being in a local production of School of Rock?
Thank you to everyone who wrote a Royal Albert Hall trip review for the school newsletter:
Later this term:
Try playing your part along with these videos:
Fab opportunity for singers:
This half term, NYJO is running two days of vocal workshops for 12-18 years-olds at @woolwich_works, based around jazz improvisation and Indian Vocal technique.
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