Coombeshead Academy Newsletter - Issue 61

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ROCKING THE DEVON COUNTY SHOW! The Bushell Youth Community Orchestra, the Coombeshead Academy Folk Group and Soul Band wowed the crowd at one of Devon’s highest profile events on Thursday 18 th May 2017. The ensembles were invited to play at the prestigious event by the Devon Music Education Hub and managed to fit the event into their already packed performance diaries. Upon arriving at the Exeter Westpoint Arena, the students were thrilled to discover that they were due to perform on the big main stage with a full PA system and space for a large audience. EXPRESSIVE ARTS CHRISTOW As the time ticked just past lunchtime the food court was already busy just as BYCO started their performance. As they started to play even more people gathered to enjoy their lunch and more importantly, to enjoy the music. The music they performed included The Pink Panther, Oliver!, In the Hall of the Mountain King and Pirates of the Caribbean. The audience were impressed with such a young orchestra performing to such a high standard and the organisers of the event have already asked could they perform again next year. The Soul Band performed a 25 minute set which included some old soul classics and also soul versions of current pieces of contemporary music. The Folk Group followed on from the Soul Band and continued to impress and amaze the Devon County Show audience. Performing original renditions of sea-shanties, traditional folk songs and contemporary classics the nine folk musicians filled the stage with great live music. Many members of the public commented on how professional, talented, and pleasing to the ear the band were, with some even making the mistake of thinking they were listening to a recording! The students were a credit to Coombeshead Academy and really enjoyed the experience of performing for such a large audience. The talented young musicians here at Coombeshead continue to challenge the distinction between ‘school group’ and ‘professional working bands’. Coombeshead Academy, Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1PT Tel: 01626 201800 Email: welcome@coombesheadacademy.org.uk
CHRISTIAN AID 2017 A beautiful day, a good cause and students to be very proud of! On Saturday 20 th May, we were asked to perform at the annual Christian Aid Charity Walk. This year was the 50 th anniversary of the event. Over the past 50 years, the community in Newton Abbot has raised over £300,000. EXPRESSIVE ARTS CHRISTOW We arranged for the Coombeshead Academy Folk Group, Soul Band and various student led groups to perform at the event. The students were very well received and the feedback we had from members of the public was excellent. Curriculum Team Leader of Expressive Arts Andy Tyner said, “It’s amazing to see the wealth and depth of musical talent at Coombeshead Academy. The students are full of confidence and have a great enthusiasm to display their musical abilities at outside of school events. The support we receive from the pupils and parents is great and this helps us to give them as many opportunities we can to perform as musicians.” A big thank you to all of the incredibly talented students involved. Coombeshead Academy, Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1PT Tel: 01626 201800 Email: welcome@coombesheadacademy.org.uk
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