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Thursday 9 February 2012
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Extra-Curricular Music Activities
Orchestras
This year we have two school orchestras: The Elementary Orchestra welcomes pupils who are learning instruments up to around Grade 3 standard. It is run by one of our highly skilled Woodwind Instructors, Mrs Ros Coleman, and rehearses in the Atrium on Thursday lunchtimes.
The School’s First Orchestra is for those who have achieved Grade 4 and above in their chosen instrument(s). It will rehearse in sections – Strings and Woodwind, Brass and Percussion and will then come together regularly to rehearse as a whole. It will be conducted by me while Mr McDermott will assist in the sectional rehearsals. This will rehearse on a Wednesday 4.00-5.00pm in the Music Department.
Ensemble
This is our only tested choir and in the coming week, all pupils in the Upper school are welcome to audition for this. There are limited spaces available. The Ensemble has many additional performances this year to the normal Albyn School Events. This includes participating in the Evening Express Carol Concert, a lunchtime recital at the University of Aberdeen as well as a concert tour at the end of next summer term. I conduct this and it meets on a Wednesday at 1pm. Pupils should bring a packed lunch. Please note that there will be additional rehearsals as we get nearer the performances and details are given in due course.
Upper School Choir
We encourage all pupils to join the Upper School Choir and take part in shows, concerts and services. The choir will meet on Fridays at 1.10pm in the Main Hall. This will be conducted by Mr McDermott.
Treble Recorder Group
There will be an Upper School Recorder Group for experienced players in both Treble and Descant recorder. This group will commence in the next few weeks once a rehearsal time has been finalised.
Ceilidh Band
We are pleased to announce that a Ceilidh Band is being re-formed here at Albyn School. Mr McDermott encourages those who are at Grade 4 standard or above and who play the piano, strings, flute, whistle, accordion, drum kit, guitar and bass guitar to join the band. Further information and rehearsal times will be announced next term.
Jazz Ensemble
A small Jazz Ensemble may be starting here at Albyn School. This will be run by one of our experienced Instrumental tutors, Mr McGovern on Tuesday lunchtimes. Please check form business for details.
Music Colours
Colours are awarded to pupils at Albyn as a mark of both commitment and achievement. Those awarded Colours whether in music, debating, drama, sport or other fields of endeavour are expected to have made notable commitment and to have achieved some degree of excellence.
Junior Colours for Music are awarded to pupils in Upper 1 – Upper 3 for outstanding commitment, achievement and continuous service and support to Music.
Half colours are awarded to pupils who have achieved Grade 6 in any instrument.
Full colours are awarded to those who have achieved Grade 8.
This is applicable for:
• Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
• Trinity College London, incorporating Trinity Guildhall
• London College of Music Examinations