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Music
Mr & Mrs Wollacott
Lunchtimes:
Monday - Choir
Tuesday - Percussion workshop & Year 8 Steelpan group
Wednesday - Rock Band
Friday - Jazz Band
After school Monday - Band
‘A Beatles Night Out’
The ‘Fab 4’ have been at the heart of class music this term and the latest John Ferneley music concert.
Over 100 pupils really got into the spirit of things by dressing up in 60’s style clothes. There were some very interesting outfits! Dancers, rock groups, steel bands, flute, brass, vocal and clarinet groups performed together with solos and the larger band and choir items.
The favourite Beatles songs were all heard such as ‘She Loves You’, ‘Yellow Submarine’ and ‘When I’m 64’.
A fun evening was had by all after much hard work and a big thank you from all the music staff.
Trip to the Beatles Exhibition
On Monday 17th March 50 pupils visited the Beatles exhibition in Liverpool and had the opportunity to see Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields and where the Beatles grew up.
Mr & Mrs Woollacot
Head of Music
‘Summer Nights’
Pupils performed a dazzling variety of music on a gloriously warm summer evening.
The band opened the concert playing ‘Summer Holiday’ in anticipation of their own summer break. This was followed by other high performing groups and solo items.
The new ‘Pop Music Workshop’ pupils made their debut playing in their bands and after four sessions.
The samba group excelled themselves and were full of their usual vitality and enthusiasm. Steel pan players made the audience think of even warmer countries and in contrast, the flute group performed a waltz for a ‘Wet Weekend’!
An entertaining evening culminated in the choir singing a variety of songs including ‘Summer Lovin’ from Grease.
Congratulations to everyone who took part and in particular, a huge ‘thank you’ to our Year 9 pupils who have contributed so much to the music department not only involving themselves in the wide selection of activities but by helping and running music activities for the benefit of the younger pupils.
The music staff have all enjoyed working with you and wish you well for the future – we may even see you in the VI th form!!
Radio 103 The Eye
Radio 103 came to school to record rehearsals and interview pupils Kay Clarke & Vicky Keep (Year 9), James Hall & Luke Day (Year 8) and Jodie Griffin (Year 7).
They spoke with much confidence about the concert programme and their involvement in music activities at John Ferneley. Some great ideas for facilities in the new school included a recording studio and lots of practice rooms!
'Going Solo' Concert
On Wednesday 14th March 2007, over 60 pupils took part in this concert and performed on a wide range of instruments and in a wide variety of styles. It was particularly pleasing to see equal numbers of boys and girls prepared to put themselves in the limelight.
The concert began with a musical performance of “Son of a Preacher Man”, by Jodie Griffin in Year 7. The programme culminated in Free Improvisation by the music departments very own “Ant and Dec” (Jason Greaves and James Hall) on two drum kits together with music staff who exchanged instruments for this item.
Congratulations and thanks to all who worked so hard to make this evening such a success.
Mr & Mrs Wollacott
Music Department
'The Noise' Music Concert held on Wednesday 7th June 2006
The concert entitled 'The Noise' organised by Year 9 pupils was always going to be lively and there was no disappointment!
Year 9 have been learning about the Music Business in class and highlighted this event as the 'Concert Of The Year'. The standard of permance and variety of items was excellent. Particular congratulations go to Anthony Thomas, Sarah Statham, Mark Brown, Callum Wheatley, Kirsty Gasson, Rachael O'Gorman and Thomas Hazeldine who were the Year 9 Management Team.
A Brass Fanfare written especially by Mr Blakeson heralded the proceedings. The Band experienced playing jazz items and improved improvisation skills with the help of Mr Hinson.
Both Year 7 and Year 8 Steelbands played with increased confidence and numerous electric guitar pupils entertained with an arrangement of 'Apache' with Mr Fretwell.
With the World Cup at the forefront of the minds of many people, the Samba Band gave a lively performance of 'La Charisma La Football' lead by Mr Chambers.
A class composition by Year 8 pupils entitled 'The Stream' by Oliver Hall, Tim Smallridge, Toby Driver and Leah Radford and Year 9's Space composition 'Xenon' by Matt Oliver and Martyn Whittaker gave an added dimension.
Individual effords were greatly appreciated by the audience and congratulations go to Katie Allen, Mark Ingle, Jonathon Appleby, Chloe Davies, Holly Farmer, Rebecca Richardson, Holly Williamson and Sara Hall.
A vocal duet with hand signing was a first for John Ferneley, sung by Vicky Keep and Annabelle Stokes.
Research done by Year 9 into favourites of John Ferneley pupils culminated in a selection of songs including - 'Hero', 'Angels' and 'Let Me Entertain You', sung by the Gospel Choir and lead by Mr Kofi.
Thank you to Mr Oliver and Miss Oliver for all the behind scenes help and thank you to all parents and friends who came to support this event, particularly Mr Gresley-Jones for all the time and effort with the sound system.
Well done to everyone who participated.
Mr & Mrs Wollacott
'Soundbytes'
On Wednesday 5th April 2006 a Music Concert was held at John Ferneley to offer the opportunity for soloists and small groups of pupils to gain experience and confidence in performance before an audience in an informal setting.
Congratulations to all those pupils who took part in this enjoyable evening which highlighted approximately one third of those pupils now having music tuition. Pupils volunteered to take part representing the wide variety of lessons on offer at John Ferneley. This involvement in music is fantastic.
Beth Perez’s performance on a fife was really unusual but traditional orchestral instruments were heard alongside contemporary singing, samba, drum-kit, keyboard and electric guitar playing.
Pupils of all abilities and musical experience were encouraged to participate. Some pupils were very experienced and advanced players e.g. Jonathan Appleby and Sara Hall whilst others such as Kirk Bryers and Lauren Colley who have been learning only a few weeks were equally impressive. The evening was rounded off by a performance by Victoria Keep of ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ and as the audience left there was an impromptu performance of free form jazz by the staff.
Behind the scenes Anthony Thomas as usual managed the sound production team, lighting display etc. Thank you to all the music staff who have worked so hard with the pupils, the pupils themselves who impressed everyone with their confidence determination, enthusiasm and support for one another, and lastly not forgetting the support from parents.
Cutting a CD and cake
The pupils of John Ferneley launched their first ever music CD at a special concert on June 16th 2005 attended by the Mayor of Melton, Mrs Pat Cumbers. The evening was a glittering occasion ending with the consumption of a gigantic celebration cake.
The CD titled ‘Simply Ferneley’ showcases the school’s gospel choir, samba band and steel band as well as displaying fine individual performances.
The CD was cut at the e-learning centre in Nottingham and the staff of this wonderfully resourced recording studio played an important part in producing the high quality compact disc.
Copies of the CD can be purchased from the school by contacting the school reception.
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