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.
Please click here to be taken to the Concert Band page. Here you’ll find links to this term’s pieces so you can play along at home when practising.
Please click here to be taken to the Musical Theatre page. Here you’ll find links to this term’s pieces so you can sing along at home when practising.
— The National Youth Orchestra (@NYO_GB) April 9, 2024
The NYO performing in Liverpool, April 2024
Interested in auditioning for the NYO? Listen to Brooke’s fab advice:
Audition Tips are back! 🤩
Get ready to fine-tune your audition game. NYO Double Bass player Brooke shares her advice on choosing your audition pieces and preparing your excerpts.
The BYMT Musical Theatre Summer School returns 19-23 August. Now in its tenth successful year, run by a West End Director, Vocal Coach & choreographer. For all aged 8-18 years old. No experience required – just a passion for Musical Theatre! https://t.co/k0wUoHisRtpic.twitter.com/kk2tmLG1C5
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.
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 🙂
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.
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 …
Please click here to be taken to the Concert Band page. Here you’ll find links to this term’s pieces so you can play along at home when practising.
Please click here to be taken to the Musical Theatre page. Here you’ll find links to this term’s pieces so you can sing along at home when practising.
See you again at the rehearsal this Sunday (10th) in the school hall from 10 – 4. You will need to bring the following:
Your music
Pencil, rubber and sticky notes like these
Your instrument!
Packed lunch and drink
You will also be off timetable all day on Monday 11th March for the dress rehearsal. You will need to wear all black (as you will for the actual shows). Don’t forget to bring in your music and instrument(s)! You will need to copy up the class work that you miss on that day.
If you have a place on this trip, please read through the powerpoint that was sent via Satchel One on Friday 9th February.Please contact me if you have any questions.
MusicFest
Well done to those of you who performed at this week’s MusicFest, and thank you to those of you who helped out with sound/lighting/selling tickets and snacks/setting up/packing away and so on.
More photos and video hopefully coming soon. Please let me know if you have any photos/video you are happy to share and be published on the blog.
Oliver!
Have you bought your Oliver tickets yet? Tickets are available here
BYMT opportunities
Be first to hear all the exciting news about the BYMT Musical Theatre Summer Production register here https://t.co/exywGaMPA0 We will soon be auditioning for singers, dancers, actors & ensemble performers who are 8-15 years old, don't miss out! pic.twitter.com/qV2U9euPvH
The parents/carers of students who attend one of our music clubs should have received an email about our final trip of 2023-2024. The trip is to London’s most iconic concert venue, the Royal Albert Hall to see the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s Symphonic Rock show. The show will feature classic rock anthems and hit songs by Pink Floyd, Queen, Bon Jovi, Eurythmics, Oasis, U2, Paul Weller, David Bowie, Bryan Adams, The Police, Coldplay, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, R.E.M, Stereophonics and many more. Each song will be given the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s signature symphonic twist and the concert will also feature a spectacular light show. Find out more here.
Please let me (Mrs F) know asap if you are a regular member of one of our clubs but did not receive the trip email.
The deadline for signing up and paying for this trip is Friday 23rd February (first week back after the half-term break).
FabFREE opportunity for brass players
Calling all London brass players aged 14–18 – join our RCM Youth Brass Course!
📅: 13th, 14th & 15th April 2024 🏛️: Royal College of Music – London 🎺: All brass instruments – Grade 6+ 💵: Free
You will be emailed in the week of MusicFest with a draft programme
You do NOT need to wear school uniform – you can wear whatever you like as long as it’s suitable for a performance at school.
Be in the audience being a lovely supportive audience member for other performers
At the end, take a bow and SMILE to acknowledge your applause
If you are a Music Leader…
Please speak to Miss Werry to find out when you need to arrive and what you will need to do.
We need people to be on the door and run the refreshments
If you would like to volunteer to be on the Tech Team…
Please speak to Mr Brett to find out more.
During MusicFest itself you need to be proactive at the front of the hall as well as at the back, helping people with mics and mic stands – whatever each performer needs
If you are coming to be in the audience…
Remember good audience etiquette, and be aware that you need to respond in different ways to different types of music – you may be clapping or joining in if a performer invites you to, but for some pieces (especially classical ones, or very soft ones) you might need to be completely silent and completely still.
No moving about during items
Jesus Christ Superstar trip – Thursday 29th February (second week back after half term)
There will not be a meeting for this trip. All the information you need to know has been shared today with those going on the trip via Satchel One.It is really important that you read through the powerpoint carefully and understand what is expected of you (particularly in terms of theatre etiquette).
If you have any questions about the trip, please email me. Thank you. Mrs F
Saturday 24 Feb is BYMT Jazz School Open Day! It is a great opportunity for any child on any instrument (grade 3+) to learn & perform alongside existing jazz school students & staff, ready to perform in the evening concert. https://t.co/aGV9m8ng2ghttps://t.co/GB3oqlWDfM
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