Music
Christmas in the City - December 2017
The children in our school choir and the Local Area Band took part in ‘Christmas in the City 2017’ at the Albert Hall. They joined children from across the city in their first concert of the academic year. Our choir performed alongside other school choirs and the Local Area Band performed as part of an ensemble. For most of our pupils, this was the first time they had performed in a magnificent venue to such a large audience. It was a truly inspiring experience!
Trinity Music Festival - October 2017
Our choir sang at the Trinity Music Festival, joining other Catholic Schools from across the City. The over-arching theme was ‘Seasons’ and we chose to sing ‘Firework’ by Katy Perry and ‘Harvest Samba’. The children gave an energetic, enthusiastic performance and demonstrated great confidence in performing to such a large audience. They also enjoyed singing a variety of collaborative songs and listening to the performances of the other choirs. All of the children were a credit to our school.
Music Camp – September 2017
A group of five Year 5 children attended the 2-day Music Camp at Ilam Hall.
The aim of the camp was for children to:
The children developed these skills through an intensive programme of music classes, games and team challenges in the Hostel and its grounds.
The aim of the camp was for children to:
- learn to play their instrument better
- develop their musical skills
- learn to read music
- make friends with other children from the Area Bands
- develop the skills they need to be able to play in band confidently.
The children developed these skills through an intensive programme of music classes, games and team challenges in the Hostel and its grounds.
“My favourite part was when we went through the woods when it was pitch black. We heard a phantom trumpet. I loved it there and I wish I could go again.” (Aimee)
“They showed us some music at the start and I thought I couldn’t play it but at the end I could.” (Joseph)
“I liked the monster band because it was loud and I played in an orchestra.” (Katy)
“All of the children and staff gathered together again and performed a monster band to people coming to stay and it was great fun.” (Nattalia)
“My favourite activity was the night walk because it was fun when the phantom trumpet played.” (Alicia)
Music Assembly – June 2017
All KS2 children performed to parents, carers and peers in the KS2 Music Assembly. This was a wonderful opportunity for our children to share some of their musical learning. Y4, Y5 and Y6 each performed a piece on their instruments, which they had been preparing during their Whole Class Ensemble lessons. There were also songs from the KS2 school choir and Y3 pupils, as well as a street dance performance from a mixed group of Y5 and Y6 children.
Examples from parent/carer feedback:
“What fantastic opportunities the children of St Mary’s have! Lots of activities for many different interests.”
“It was amazing how pupils performed for us today. Good start to learn something that might inspire them to become musicians, dancers or singers.”
“St Mary’s is brilliant at giving children so many opportunities to try different musical activities.”
Light Night – February 2017
Mrs Hayes would like to say well done to Anica, Jayeola, Aliza and Ania who performed with the Local Area Band at St Peter’s Church as part of ‘Light Night’. Light Night is a celebration across the city, with free entertainment, music, installations and projections. This was the Local Area Band’s second concert of the academic year and a great opportunity to be involved in a project involving people from across the city.
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Christmas in the City 2016
Mrs Hayes would like to say well done to all the children in the Local Area Band, who performed in the Christmas in the City 2016 concert at the Albert Hall. Congratulations also to Cormac, who performed with the Robin Hood Youth Orchestra. They joined children from across the city in their first concert of the academic year. It was a wonderful opportunity to perform as part of an ensemble in front of a large audience. The children performed 3 pieces: ‘Wonderful World’ by Louis Armstrong, ‘Celebration’ by Kool and The Gang and ‘Twist and Shout’ by Russell and Medley. This was a truly inspiring experience and, for some of our pupils, the first time they had performed in a magnificent concert venue.
As well as performing, the children listened to a wide range of live performances, including inspirational pieces from the Sing City Winners, secondary school choirs and the Robin Hood Youth Orchestra.
As a breath-taking finale, the Local Area Band, school choirs and Robin Hood Youth Orchestra participated in a joint performance of Nottingham City Music Service’s newly composed song, ‘If Every Child Could’.
As a breath-taking finale, the Local Area Band, school choirs and Robin Hood Youth Orchestra participated in a joint performance of Nottingham City Music Service’s newly composed song, ‘If Every Child Could’.
Trinity Music Festival 2016
Mrs Hayes and Mrs Moss would like to say well done to all the children who attended the Trinity Music Festival. The choir sang at the festival, joining other Catholic schools from across the city. The overarching theme was Mercy and we chose to sing ‘Count on Me’ by Bruno Mars and ‘Amazing God’. Our choir performed their 2 pieces very confidently, with Ruby and Eve doing a fantastic job of leading them.
They also joined in with the collaborative songs and listened to the performances of the other choirs and instrumental groups. The children were particularly inspired by listening to the performances of talented older pupils from Trinity School.
They also joined in with the collaborative songs and listened to the performances of the other choirs and instrumental groups. The children were particularly inspired by listening to the performances of talented older pupils from Trinity School.
Music Camp 2016
Year 5 children were presented their certificates from Music Camp in this week's Congratulations assembly
Trinity Music Festival 2015
Chistmas in the City - Autumn 2015
Music Camp 2015
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Mrs Hayes would like to say well done to all the Year 5 children who attended the 2 day Music Camp, at Ilam Hall. They were a credit to our school; they were well behaved and worked hard, whilst having lots of fun at the same time.
The aim of the camp was for children to:
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The children developed these skills through an intensive programme of music classes, games and team challenges in the Hostel and its grounds. The activities included:
Outdoor rhythmic notation challenges (Photo 1) Instrumental groups (Pic 2, 3, 4) Rhythmic and pitch notation classes (pic 5) Outdoor pitch team games (pic 6) Outdoor call and response competition Night walk Musical orienteering (pic 7 and 8) Monster band performance (Pic 9) |
“My favourite part was when we did the Monster Band. The Monster Band is a big band where everyone comes together and we perform pieces of music. It was the best music experience ever.” Hamish Malcolm “My favourite music experience was the Monster Band we did at the end of music camp. I liked it because it took a lot of work to develop our music skills and in every lesson we learned something new.” Bethan Cope My favourite part of music camp was the Night Walk. It was so creepy but I wanted to go again. We heard the Phantom Trumpeter in the woods.” Dominika Trotz |
“When I went to music camp I enjoyed creating a huge Monster Band. I think this is the best experience of my life time. I learnt different notes and I learnt how to read notes.” Kady Kinch
KS1 and F2 Summer Sing - 2015
The KS1 and F2 children performed with such confidence and enthusiasm at our Summer Sing. We all had a great time and enjoyed performing a range of collaborative and class songs in front of a large audience of parents, carers and pupils. Our F2 children had great fun changing the words in songs to make alternative versions. Our Y1 and Y2 children performed both vocally and with percussion instruments.
The KS1 and F2 children performed with such confidence and enthusiasm at our Summer Sing. We all had a great time and enjoyed performing a range of collaborative and class songs in front of a large audience of parents, carers and pupils. Our F2 children had great fun changing the words in songs to make alternative versions. Our Y1 and Y2 children performed both vocally and with percussion instruments.
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Intermediate Orchestra Tour –Summer 2015
The Intermediate Orchestra (the Junior Orchestra from Nottingham Music School) came to our school to perform to our KS1 and KS2 children. The performance involved both listening to and interacting with a range of music, helping the children to appreciate and gain a deeper understanding. This was a musically inspiring experience and gave our children the chance to see the possible progression in learning an instrument. It was also wonderful to see Cormac, from Year 4, performing on the percussion in the Orchestra.
The Intermediate Orchestra (the Junior Orchestra from Nottingham Music School) came to our school to perform to our KS1 and KS2 children. The performance involved both listening to and interacting with a range of music, helping the children to appreciate and gain a deeper understanding. This was a musically inspiring experience and gave our children the chance to see the possible progression in learning an instrument. It was also wonderful to see Cormac, from Year 4, performing on the percussion in the Orchestra.
“It was a fantastic experience and now I know what I could be doing in the future if I carry on playing my clarinet. I feel very lucky because some other schools don’t get to have the opportunity to listen to a live orchestra.” (Molly – Y5) |
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Local Area Band and Intermediate Orchestra Concert – Summer 2015
The children in the LAB performed in their third and final concert of the academic year, the ‘Local Area Band and Intermediate Orchestra Concert’. Cormac, in Year 4 also performed on percussion with the Intermediate Orchestra. It was wonderful to see the progress all the children have made across the year and they are all performing with increasing accuracy, fluency, control and expression. The children also enjoyed listening to the ‘Intermediate Orchestra’ performance which presented an opportunity for the children to see the possible progression in learning an instrument. This concert was part of a nationwide project based on the ‘BBC 10 Pieces’ and was featured on the BBC website.
The LAB performed ‘In the Hall of the Mountain King’, ‘Africa’, ‘Short Ride in a Fast Machine’ and ‘Home Coming’.
The children in the LAB performed in their third and final concert of the academic year, the ‘Local Area Band and Intermediate Orchestra Concert’. Cormac, in Year 4 also performed on percussion with the Intermediate Orchestra. It was wonderful to see the progress all the children have made across the year and they are all performing with increasing accuracy, fluency, control and expression. The children also enjoyed listening to the ‘Intermediate Orchestra’ performance which presented an opportunity for the children to see the possible progression in learning an instrument. This concert was part of a nationwide project based on the ‘BBC 10 Pieces’ and was featured on the BBC website.
The LAB performed ‘In the Hall of the Mountain King’, ‘Africa’, ‘Short Ride in a Fast Machine’ and ‘Home Coming’.
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KS2 Music Assembly – Summer 2015
The KS2 children took part in a music assembly, performing some of the music they had been learning during their instrumental sessions. For the first time, Year 3 children took part in the assembly by performing as a whole class recorder ensemble. All the children performed confidently to a large audience of proud parents and carers.
Comments from parent/carer feedback forms:
The KS2 children took part in a music assembly, performing some of the music they had been learning during their instrumental sessions. For the first time, Year 3 children took part in the assembly by performing as a whole class recorder ensemble. All the children performed confidently to a large audience of proud parents and carers.
Comments from parent/carer feedback forms:
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“ I think it’s great to be able to see the children playing their instruments – especially to an audience – great confidence building!” |
Summer Music Festival - 2015
The Year 1 children joined children from other local schools at the Summer Music Festival which took place at Scotholme School. The children performed 3 of the classes favourite songs; ‘Kye, kye kule’, ‘I’m Sorry’ and ‘In all kinds of weather’. They also listened to the other children performing and sang a selection of collaborative songs. Their singing was full of energy and enthusiasm and they were a credit to our school.
The Year 1 children joined children from other local schools at the Summer Music Festival which took place at Scotholme School. The children performed 3 of the classes favourite songs; ‘Kye, kye kule’, ‘I’m Sorry’ and ‘In all kinds of weather’. They also listened to the other children performing and sang a selection of collaborative songs. Their singing was full of energy and enthusiasm and they were a credit to our school.
Light Night – Spring 2015
The children in the LAB performed at the ‘Light Night’ celebration at St Peter’s Church. Light Night is a celebration across the city, with free entertainment, music, installations and projections. This was their second concert of the academic year and a great opportunity to be involved in a project involving people from across the city.
The children in the LAB performed at the ‘Light Night’ celebration at St Peter’s Church. Light Night is a celebration across the city, with free entertainment, music, installations and projections. This was their second concert of the academic year and a great opportunity to be involved in a project involving people from across the city.
Christmas in the City – Autumn 2014
The children in the LAB took part in ‘Christmas in the City 2014’, a concert at the Albert Hall involving children from across the city. This was their first concert of the academic year and was a wonderful opportunity to perform as part of an ensemble, in front of a large audience. The children performed 3 pieces; ‘Rise up’, ‘Pirates’ and ‘Africa’.
The children in the LAB took part in ‘Christmas in the City 2014’, a concert at the Albert Hall involving children from across the city. This was their first concert of the academic year and was a wonderful opportunity to perform as part of an ensemble, in front of a large audience. The children performed 3 pieces; ‘Rise up’, ‘Pirates’ and ‘Africa’.
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Trinity Music Festival
Some images of our choir singing in the Trinity Music Festival. This Year the theme was 'The Time of Your Life.'
The choir sang beautifully and our two conductors did really well.
Some images of our choir singing in the Trinity Music Festival. This Year the theme was 'The Time of Your Life.'
The choir sang beautifully and our two conductors did really well.
