Today, Molly performed one of her exam pieces on piano to her classmates.
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All music clubs recommence this week, including Mega Choir (6th June)
The sponsored bike ride is coming up... On the 17th June, Rosie's family (3R) will be cycling from London to Brighton to raise money for the Downs Junior School Music Department - isn't that BRILLIANT?! Please support their endeavour by donating as much as you can afford to the Just Giving page. Here's the link:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/downsjuniormusic HUGE thanks to those who have already donated online. For information about how we intend to spend the money raised, click here. THANK YOU, in advance. Upcoming Performance DatesUkulele and pBuzz concerts - Wednesday 27th June
4PY - 13:50 - 14:10 and 4F - 14:50 - 15:10 Battle of the Bands gig at Downs Infant School - 13th July 2018 14:00 - 15:00 Summer Fair Concert - Sunday 15th July 2018 Time slot TBC Year 6 Production - Mary Poppins 13th & 16th July to the school 17th & 18th July to Parents This half term, orchestra have been learning to play their parts for the song Shape of You by Ed Sheeran. Here's a taste of what it sounds like so far... Rosie (3R) and family are cycling from London to Brighton to raise money for Downs Junior School Music Department! We are incredibly excited and proud and touched by such a gesture. Thank you very much. If you feel able to support this endeavour by donating £1 or more, please click on this link. Thank you very much in advance.
We are planning to contribute money raised to a half-class set of iPads for the music department, including apps and software for composition, recording and editing music,
It is now possible to view the videos of live performances from this year's Battle of the Bands Final. Either click on the link below, or visit the Battle of the Bands 2018 page.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2MS258i4529DE1vl3Mt6UpM6_cLB3mD Sign-up forms for this term's music clubs are now available to download. The sign-up deadline for this term is Friday 26th April 2018. ![]()
START DATESYear 6 SUPER CHOIR will recommence on Monday 23rd April.
Whole School MEGA CHOIR will recommence on Wednesday 25th April. ORCHESTRA rehearsals will recommence on Thursday 26th April All curriculum music lessons and extra-curricular music clubs are cancelled next week because Miss Rusbatch will be on the Isle of Wight for the Year 5 Residential Trip.
Next term, new sign-up forms will need to be completed before clubs commence (summer term sign-up forms will be available at the beginning of the summer term). See below (or the relevant club web page) for new term start dates: MONDAY 23rd APRIL - YEAR 6 SUPER CHOIR (lunchtime) WEDNESDAY 25th APRIL - MEGA CHOIR (8am) THURSDAY 26th APRIL - ORCHESTRA (3.15-4.15) Ukulele & pBuzz ConcertsCongratulations to all of the children in 4C and 4K for your performances on stage today. Having received only 9 lessons from Sarah and Miss Rusbatch, you have achieved so much. You also sang your socks off today. Well done!
For more information about the Soundmakers scheme, visit the UKULELE or the PBUZZ web pages. WHAT AN INCREDIBLE FINAL!
The standard of performance at this year's Battle of the Bands Final was remarkable. The judges (and audience) were blown away. Over the next few days, final scores, feedback from the judges, photos and video clips will be added to the Battle of the Bands 2018 web page. Huge thanks again to every child who was involved in this year's battle. The 60 bands who auditioned all showed a lot of potential. Miss Rusbatch is immensely proud of ALL OF YOU. If you are participating in this year's final, please check the Battle of the Bands web page for updates and information.
At the beginning of curriculum music lessons with Miss Rusbatch, the children are given the opportunity to perform to their class. Sometimes, children choose to sing, dance, act, or perform on their instrument. Today, Eleanor and Molly each demonstrated their current pieces on piano. Thanks girls - what a treat!
( in no particular order ) LAROGO (6J) MOONLIGHTERS (6WP) P.E.B. (5DR) MIST (5BM) THE WAR OF MUSIC (6J/5S) UNFOUND (3B) THE MUSICAL FIREWORKS (4PY/K) BAND (6WP) DRAWING SOUND (6P) GRYFFINDOR V’s SLYTHERIN (3K) FAST & FURIOUS (6J) NO SIGNAL (6WP)
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- Guitar / Bass - Lisa De Simone - Violin / Viola - Sarah Davison - Cello - Victoria Hancox - Flute / Recorder - Ross Williams - Saxophone / Clarinet - Sarah Leeves - Brass - Alice Hawkes - Piano - Lawrie Miller - Drum Kit - Bella Spinks - Voice - Music Service - 01273 293524 - Online Appication Children can only receive tuition for ONE instrument during class curriculum lesson time
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