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S c h o o ln e w sDulwich FoundationSchools’ ConcertThere has been a treat of a tradition forming in the last 16years in Dulwich: at the start of every other academic year, thethree Dulwich Foundation Schools give a joint concert. The topmusicians from Alleyn’s, Dulwich College and JAGS cometogether and, in just four rehearsals, they put on a concert ofan amazing standard. This year’s biennial concert took place inthe Michael Croft Theatre where families and staff from eachof the schools came along to support their musical maestrosand to launch the Foundation’s musical year.Tim Kermode, Director of Music at Alleyn’s, explains that ‘therepertoire chosen is deliberately challenging, given that a largeproportion of the musicians are grade 7 and above. It is anexciting proposition to come together for a concert so close tothe beginning of the school year and the rehearsal period isnecessarily intensive over four days. All these sessions demandgreat levels of concentration from the performers and wewould like to pay tribute to their enthusiasm and commitment.’The programme for this year’s concert was Sparke’s Portrait of aCity, Britten’s Serenade for Tenor, Horn & Strings, Mahler’sSymphony No 1 (movements 3 & 4).Alleyn’s InternationalConcert SeriesThe School has now had five concerts in its on-going series: in2009 the Endellion Quartet, Steven Osborne (piano), Ning Kam(violin) and Carole Presland (piano), the Gould Piano Trio withRobert Plane (clarinet) and The Swingle Singers.The next two exciting concerts in the series will be:Thursday 11 November, 7.30pmOnyx Brass‘Easily the classiest brass ensemble in Britain’ BBC Music MagazineMonday 7 March, 2011, 7.30pmDante Quartet‘Playing of spellbinding atmosphere’ BBC Music MagazineTickets: £14 (£6 concessions for students and over 60)HOLLYFAIR2010Come and buy all yourChristmas presents in one place.At least 50 fabulous craft and gift Stalls - handcraftedjewellery, Christmas flowers, games &toys, leather goods, pottery and lots more.PLUSThe wonderful Father Christmas Grotto&The Famous Christmas Cafe will be openserving delicious coffee with homemade cakesand sandwiches along with mulled wine.SATURDAY 4th DECEMBER11am - 4pmAlleyn’s School, Townley Road,Dulwichin aid of the Pupil Support Fundalleynsassociation@alleyns.org.ukin aid of the Pupil Support Fundalleynsassociation@alleyns.org.ukDID YOU LEAVE ALLEYN’SIN THE LAST FIVE YEARS?There’s going to be a reunion partyfor leavers who left Alleyn’s in the lastfive years in the Christmas holidays!If you’re going to be in South Londonand fancy escaping the post-Christmasturkey curry, come along to the Clubhouseand meet up with your old mates.Tuesday 28 December, 8pmEdward Alleyn Clubhouse,Burbage Road SE24For further details please email concertseries@alleyns.org.ukor write to Alpha Hopkins, Alleyn’s School, Townley Road,London SE22 8SU.An Alleyn’s weddingCongratulations to Alleyn’s PE teacher Gavin English (Tulley’s,1989-96) and Amy Wynne (Spurgeon’s, 1999-2001) on theirmarriage. They were married in the Foundation Chapel on10 July immediately after the summer term ended. The Schoolwas transformed for the occasion into a wonderful venue forGavin and Amy’s wedding reception. Alleyn’s is clearly inGavin’s DNA as grandfather Dennis Lomas (Tulley’s, 1945-53) isa past president of the Club and three of Dennis’s children –Christopher (1975-80), David (1976-82) and Jacquelyn (1981-87) – as well as Gavin’s aunt, Diane (née Brewer, Brown’s,1979-83) came to Alleyn’s.16
A l u m n in e w sMarley’s Christmas CarolJames Hyland (né Donovan, Tyson’s, 1985-92, pictured as Marley) isreturning to Alleyn’s with his critically acclaimed one-man showA Christmas Carol – as told by Jacob Marley (deceased).Told from the perspective of Scrooge’s deceased business partner, thistheatrical adaptation promises thrills, chills and excitement.‘Hyland tells the famous miser’s story with astonishing dynamism inpalpable, eerie earnest…. It’s Hyland’s performance that revolutionises thetale…. Hyland paints the extraordinary detail of his imagination for hisaudience’s mind’s eye.He conjures a motley crew of living, breathing Dickensian Londoners,complete with their own accents, postures and quirks. His performance is alively embrace of the actor as storyteller.’ Extra! Extra!Thursday 4 November, 7pm, Michael Croft TheatreTickets £12 (£6 concessions: students and over 60)boxoffice@alleyns.org.ukParental discretion advised for children under seven.Battle of Britain Young Composers’ ConcertCongratulations to Philippa Naylor (Dutton’s, 2002-09 and CCFarmy cadet) whose work for solo piano and full orchestra waspremiered at the Battle of Britain Young Composers’ Concert atSt Clement Danes Church, the Strand, London, on 14 September2010. The Battle of Britain was the inspiration for young,British composers to write works for the memorial concertalongside established composers including Cyril Lloyd andNicholas Paul Simpson. Philippa was one of 20 composerswhose work was chosen for the event.The concert was well attended, with an audience of over 400,including serving members of the RAF. Philippa played the pianosolo of her piece, titled ‘Peace’, accompanied by an orchestra oftalented young including current Alleyn’s pupil Eloise MacDonaldon violin. Her work was the penultimate piece in the concert andreceived warm and rapturous applause. The event raised over£2,400 for the RAF Benevolent Fund and RAF Associations.Philippa is currently reading music at Selwyn College, Cambridge.Fringe frolicsNot one but three alumni were involved in the EdinburghFringe Festival this year! Liz Bacon ((Tulley’s, 1999-2006),Adam Fletcher (Spurgeon’s, 2000-07) and Hannah Tottenham(Cribb’s, 2000-07) all took productions to the Fringe in August.Liz produced a Newcastle University Theatre Society showCannes at the Fringe Festival. It was given four stars by theScotsman and its reviewer described the production as one ofthe ‘unexpected, unheralded delights’ of the Fringe.Hannah wrote and directed The Cardboard Metropolis, ‘a blackcomedy set in a warped dystopian future near you’. One bloggingreviewer on the Guardian’s wrote ‘The first time I sawThe Cardboard Metropolis I nearly fell off my seat with laughter!’Adam, who is currently in his secondyear of Law degree at BristolUniversity, performed in Edges,which went on to win an Editors’Award in the Short Productionscategory. Edges is ‘a musical with acast of six, singing aboutrelationships, coming of age, andlife in general.’ One reviewerwrote ‘Edges is a gem. The songsare melodic… with lyrics thathave you listening intently,’ andhighlighted ‘the group number“Facebook Song”,’ which ‘struckmore than a few chords with the audience andwas a highlight of the show.Inspiring ideas needed for International Women’s DayEsme Peach (Roper’s, 1989-1996) has just been appointed toco-ordinate a coalition of charities (including Oxfam, ActionAid,Women for Women, White Ribbon Alliance) and influential womenfrom the arts, business and entertainment worlds led by AnnieLennox, to make International Women’s Day in March 2011 morehigh profile in the UK. As Esme says, ‘No pressure then...’. She goeson to explain: ‘It’s a huge project with a tight timeframe so I’llprobably be under my desk in the foetal position by the end ofOctober. So, if you have any ideas as to what would inspire youpersonally to get involved in events and campaigns to mark the100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, I’d love to hearthem! And if there are any alumni working in media, arts, branding,fashion, policy, events, community development, campaigns (yup,that covers most of you), I’ll be needing your help!’You can contact Esme on esmepeach@hotmail.comwww.edwardalleynclub.com17
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