MUSIC DEPARTMENT · ‘Miss Saigon’ and ‘Amadeus’. Some of our senior Chamber Choir ......
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M U S I C D E P A R T M E N T
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BUILDING CONFIDENCE, INTEGRITY & EXCELLENCE
Our aim is to provide an enjoyable and challenging environment in which students can experience a wide choice of both contemporary and traditional music on both an informal and formal basis.
Our music activities and lessons take place in our purpose built music department. Our facilities include:
10 practice rooms each with acoustic piano 1 large classroom 1 music technology classroom with 12 workstations 1 recital room 2 grand pianos
We are proud of the opportunities and rich, varied programme of musical activities that we offer. Students involved in our activities not only develop musically but grow in confidence and easily form new friendships.
This leaflet will provide details of our programme including the major events we have planned for our 2018/2019 calendar.
We look forward to welcoming your child into our department and seeing you at one of our forthcoming concerts.
Our department is alive with the joy of music; from lessons and group rehearsals to informal clubs and regular concerts, music can be heard throughout the day.
We want all our students to enjoy music whatever their level of musical experience.
Welcome to theMusic Department
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Choirs YEAR 7 CHOIR
All Year 7 students belong to this choir.
The emphasis is on enjoying making music
together and learning to perform in public.
It’s traditional for the Year 7 Choir to sing in
our two school carol services in December.
Directed by Mrs Tham-Williams, this choir
rehearses on Monday lunchtimes in the
Jarvis Room.
SCHOOL CHOIR
This choir meets in the Jarvis Room during
Tuesday lunchtime and is for all students
interested in part-singing and performing
classical, pop and musical theatre songs. No
audition is required. The choir is directed by
Mrs Tham-Williams.
CHAMBER CHOIR
This is our choir for advanced singers. Entry
is by audition. The Chamber Choir is directed
by Dr Bebbington and rehearses on Mondays
after school in the Jarvis Room.
Some of our senior members recently
attended a performance of ‘Die Walküre’
by Grange Park Opera at West Horsley
Place, Surrey.
In March 2017 the Chamber Choir and guests
performed Mozart’s ‘Requiem’, accompanied
by the Chamber Orchestra.
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OrchestrasSCHOOL ORCHESTRA The main school orchestra is for students
who are at least Grade 4 standard. Recent
performances have included ‘Finlandia’ by
Sibelius, ‘Night on a Bare Mountain’ by
Mussorgsky and themes from Jurassic Park
and E.T. More advanced members of the
orchestra are also members of small chamber
ensembles which also rehearse on the same
afternoon. Directed by Mrs Scrutton, it
rehearses on Wednesdays at 3.30 pm in
the Jarvis Room.
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
For more advanced instrumentalists, entry into
the Chamber Orchestra is by invitation.
In March 2017 it accompanied the Chamber
Choir and guests in their performance of
Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ and in February 2016 the
orchestra provided the accompaniment for the
school Drama and Music production of “Oliver!”.
This year the orchestra will accompany solos by
four of our Music Scholars.
The orchestra rehearses on Friday afternoons in
the Jarvis Room and is directed by Mrs Scrutton.
JARVIS ORCHESTRAThis orchestra is for all students starting to learn an instrument up to about Grade 4 standard. Emphasis is on having fun and
developing confidence in group playing. The Jarvis Orchestra rehearses during Friday lunchtime and is directed by Mrs Tham-Williams.
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Groups ADVANCED STRING GROUPS
Led by Ms Townsend, entry is by invitation,
for students who are Grade 7 and above.
This small ensemble rehearses after school
on Tuesdays.
SWING, FUNK & SOUL BAND
Led by Mr Rickards, this is a mixed ensemble
including drums, base and singers. Entry is
by invitation and rehearsals are after school
on Tuesdays.
FLUTE CHOIR
The Flute Choir is for players from Grade 4
upwards. It meets on Wednesday lunchtimes
and is directed by Mrs Clark.
SAXOPHONE GROUP
For saxophonists! Please ask the group’s
director, Mr Rickards, for information about the
standard required to join. The group rehearses
on Thursday lunchtimes.
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ADVANCED CHAMBER GROUPS Groups are directed by Mrs Clark and take
place on Wednesdays after school.
CLARINET CREW
The Clarinet group for students who are
Grade 2 and above. It rehearses on Friday
lunchtimes and is directed by Mr Rickards.
FLUTE FACTORY
This is a fun group for beginners. Rehearsals
are on Wednesday lunchtimes with Mrs Clark.
BRASS GROUP
Directed by Mr Rickards, this group of brass
players meets on Wednesday lunchtimes.
From cornet to tuba, any standard, everyone
is welcome.
GUITAR GROUP
Directed by Mr Beaman, this group runs
during Tuesday lunchtime.
AcademicDuring their weekly lessons students in Years
7 to 9 experience a range of music through
listening, composing and performing. This
includes studying the Blues, Film Music, Ground
Bass, Indian Music, Ragtime as well as the more
classical genres such as Mozart and the Minuet.
Music technology skills are developed through
the use of Sibelius and Cubase software.
Regular collaboration with the Drama
Department provides valuable links with other
subjects and school productions.
Students can take Music as a GCSE and can
continue studying Music as an A-Level option in
the Sixth Form. Both courses follow the
AQA syllabus.
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A significant number of our students have private one to one lessons with close to
200 instrumental lessons taking place each week. The school can provide lessons on the
following instruments.
Cello
Clarinet
Classical guitar
Double bass
Drum kit/Percussion
Electric guitar
Flute
French horn
Keyboard
Oboe
Piano
Recorder
Saxophone
Singing
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Viola
Violin
Instrumental Lessons
FEES 2018-19
£22.50 per 35 minute lesson, usually
ten a term.
SCHOOL TRIPS The music department provides students
with the opportunity to hear high quality
music performed live. Recent trips have
included attending performances of
‘Miss Saigon’ and ‘Amadeus’.
Some of our senior Chamber Choir
members watched a performance of ‘Die
Walküre’ by Grange Park Opera, at West
Horsley Place Surrey.
Application forms are downloadable
from the school’s website:
www.swps.org.uk/schoollife/co-curricular/
performingarts
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Music StaffSWPS is very proud of its highly experienced
instrumental teaching staff. Many are in
demand as soloists, as well as performing
with top orchestras, chamber groups and as
professional session musicians. Others are
MS TOWNSENDStrings
MRS CLARKFlute & Theory
MR BEAMANGuitar
MR STANLEYPiano
MR RICKARDSSaxophone & Clarinet
well-known composers and arrangers. SWPS
is fortunate in that its instrumental staff also
use their expertise to run and coach many of
our school instrumental groups.
MRS MCGIBBONSinging
MRS BURSTONSinging
MRS DAVIES Theory
MRS ROCKHILLViolin & Percussion
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MISS JULIE AHERNEPiano
MR SUVINIViolin
MRS MITCHELLCello
MR WOOLLEYPiano
MISS H BARKEROboe & Recorder
Lessons are on a rota basis in Years 7 to 9
and fixed thereafter. Students on rotas can
only miss one academic lesson each week.
Associated Board Music examinations take
place each term in school,enabling students
to perform in familiar surroundings, as well
as to practise with their own instrumental
teacher as accompanist. Results are
usually outstanding.
DR BEBBINGTONChamber Choir Director
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AUTUMN CHAMBER CONCERTThursday 11 October
Jarvis Room
7.00 pm
An opportunity to hear a range of impressive
solo & ensemble items from students
throughout the school.
CHRISTMAS CONCERTWednesday 5 December
Main Hall
7.00 pm
A chance to hear our choirs, orchestras
and larger ensembles, with solos by our
music scholars.
CHAMBER CHOIR PERFORMANCE IN FLORAL HOUSEFriday 7 December
Floral House
1.00 pm
A popular selection of well-loved carols sung
in a private session for the residents of the
local elderly care home.
NINE LESSONS AND CAROLSSt Peter’s Shared Church, Chertsey
Monday 10 December @ 7.00 pm &
Tuesday 11 December @ 7.00 pm
A traditional Christmas service with readings
and popular carols sung by the School,
Chamber and Year 7 Choirs. The congregation
joins in with the singing of traditional
Christmas carols. Followed by mulled
wine and mince pies provided by FOSWPS.
Admission is free but tickets are required.
Early booking is advised as this event is
always fully booked.
SPRING CONCERTWednesday 27 March
Main Hall
7.00 pm
SUMMER CHAMBER CONCERTThursday 9 May
Jarvis Room
7.00 pm
An opportunity to hear impressive solos
and outstanding ensembles from throughout
the school.
Concerts & Events 2018-19
All performances help our students find the
courage to overcome nerves, to take to the
stage and to enjoy the thrill of being in front of
an audience. This sparks a confidence in their
talents and abilities so they can rise to any
challenges that come their way. In addition
to the events listed below, other performance
opportunities include the FOSWPS Christmas
Fair, Grandparents’ Morning, Parent Information
Mornings and Open Evenings.
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LUNCHTIME CONCERTS
Lunchtime Concerts are held in
the Jarvis Room. Concerts start
at 12.55 pm. Concerts@1 include
performances from all year groups.
Everyone is welcome.
Admission is free.
Booking required.
LUNCHTIME CONCERTSYear 8 Thursday 8 November
Year 8 Thursday 15 November
Year 8 Thursday 22 November
Year 8 Thursday 29 November
Scholars’ Concert Thursday 24 January
Year 7 Thursday 31 January
Year 7 Thursday 7 February
Year 7 Thursday 14 February
Concert @ 1 Thursday 28 February
Year 7 Thursday 7 March
GCSE & A Level Performance
Thursday 14 March
Coursework Thursday 21 March
Concert @ 1pm Thursday 6 June
Admission
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For further information please contact The Music Department
Tel: 01932 574900Email: [email protected]
All Music events are usually free of charge but for larger concerts tickets must be booked before the event. We use Eventbrite for our event bookings. Everyone is very welcome to attend.
Tel: Ticket Hotline 01932 574973 Email: [email protected]: Via the Music Post Box located outside the Staff Room
Details are correct at time of print. Up-to-date information
can be obtained on the school website www.swps.org.uk
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