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The Orchestra, Wind band and Brass Ensemble cater for musicians of all abilities and encourage students to enjoy playing music with other people; they also rehearse weekly throughout the year. In addition to ensemble work, the Music Department offers opportunities for soloists to perform at many school functions. These include recitals in the autumn and the spring terms, and the ever-popular Picnic Concert in the summer term. Alongside the main ensembles, the department encourages students to form and rehearse their own groups using the department facilities during lunch and prep times. Musical events Chamber Concert This is held in the Music Hall during the last week before October half term and gives the opportunity for students who have reached a high standard on their instrument to perform a more extended programme than would be possible in a larger concert. There is a buffet after the concert. Carol Services The Choir and Senior Band perform a range of music for these occasions, ranging from traditional and established carols to music that has been composed especially for the occasion. Spring Concert This is held in the Theatre during the week before February half term and provides a showcase for the major school ensembles (e.g. Choir and Senior Band) as well as other smaller groups/bands and selected soloists. Picnic Concert This is a major event in the school calendar. A marquee is erected and parents and students are invited to bring a picnic to eat during the evening. The evening tends to be fairly informal in style and allows an opportunity for the school’s musicians to demonstrate their talents in a wide range of musical styles. House Music Competition The House Music Competition exists to promote the involvement in and enjoyment of music within the widest school community, with each student participating in a way and at a level commensurate with their skills and experiences. It allows a sharing amongst students of their musical interests and talents and encourages them all to come together in friendly competition. It is also intended to give increased credibility to music within the school and to encourage a wide range of music making, both on an individual and group basis and formally and informally. 117
Score a Point All students are encouraged to enter this competition to score a point for their House. The minimum requirement is to sing the equivalent of one verse of a short song. This competition takes place in the spring term. Instrumental Music Lessons Students can have instrumental music lessons for which there is an additional charge. These are offered in Piano, Voice, Woodwind, Brass, Strings, Guitars and Percussion/Drums. A letter giving details of these lessons is sent to your parents during the summer holiday. Drama There are many opportunities for you to become involved with Drama. Drama is part of the curriculum in Years 7 to 9. Plays and performances are put on regularly in the school’s theatre, either within Year groups or across the whole school. There is also a Whole School House Drama Competition which takes place in the Spring Term Sports Hall. The productions might be small-scale, one-act plays which students are performing as part of their examination syllabus, or large-scale productions, either for year groups or for students across the age ranges. Rehearsals take place during lesson time, for drama students, and at weekends in the run up to the performance. The Drama club also helps out with backstage management and technical support in other school productions. All productions, whatever their size, require a cast, a technical crew, a stage crew and lots of helpers. The skills of the theatre are skills that can be used well beyond school and all students can take advantage of the busy drama programme to make a valuable contribution. Chaplaincy Group You can join the Chaplaincy Group, which is run by our Chaplain, Mr Michel. The group help to organise the School Masses and Assemblies. The team work together to use their talents in music, art, drama, dance and communication skills to enhance and enrich the liturgies and services. Anyone can be a member of this group; you do not have to be a Catholic. It is a wonderful opportunity for you to make a contribution to the life of the School. Go4Set 118
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