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Michaelmas Term 2022
The Michaelmas term perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Music at Clifton; exams are far-off and our pupils throw themselves into events which range from small-scale recitals to huge productions and concerts. There are many events which are not to be missed including the Visiting Music Teachers’ Concert, the annual musical (this year Chicago!) and highly recommended is one of the big end of term concerts with full orchestra and other ensembles. Not forgetting the glorious atmosphere of a Chapel Service: the Chamber Choir will be visiting Bristol Cathedral to sing evensong, the candlelit cross-College Advent service is a very special night and the Christmas Carol Services are at the very heart of a traditional British Christmas. We are also pleased to continue our Tuesday Arts Club programme with a visit from top pianist Libby Burgess as part of her Project 48 (13th September).
Welcome to Music,
Music Department Open Evening
Joseph Cooper Music School, Guthrie Road, BS8 3ET
We are fortunate to have many wonderful professional musicians teach instruments and singing at Clifton - come and hear them perform at the start of term in what promises to be a most enjoyable and varied evening of music!
Prep -
A chance for parents and pupils to meet a selection of our Visiting Music Teachers, this is an opportunity for pupils to ‘try out’ a variety of instruments to see if they would like to start learning.
Tuesday 20th September - 7.00pm
Open to parents and guests, students and staff
Refreshments available from 6.30pm
Cross College - Visiting Music Teachers’ Concert
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Prep Music Department, Merry House, BS8 3HE
Open to the public, parents, students and staff
Free to attend
Thursday 15th September - 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Free to attend
Night Free to attend Open to all parents and guests, students and staff Upper - Spotlight Concert Free to attend Open to all parents, students and staff Refreshments available from 6.30pm
Upper - Open Mic
4 | Friday 30th September - 5.30pm - 7.00pm Joseph Cooper Music School, Guthrie Road, BS8 3ET An opportunity for soloists and smaller chamber groups to perform - expect a wide variety of genres and instruments! Thursday 6th October 2022 - 7.00pm The Crypt, Clifton College, BS8 3EZ A relaxed evening in the atmospheric Crypt, with singers and band musicians offering a range of contemporary songs. Always a fun night with a few unexpected offerings!
Prep - Informal Concert
Prep Hall, Clifton College, BS8 3HE The first Informal Concert of the term! Pupils from Year 4 to Year 8 of varying ages and experience perform to friends and familyexpect a wide variety of genres and instruments!
Thursday 13th October 2022 - 5.15pm Bristol Cathedral, College Green, BS1 5TJ Chamber Choir will be leading the worship of this service in the beautiful environment of Bristol Cathedral on College Green. The service is almost entirely sung, with Responses, Psalms, a setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, and an anthem. There are also readings, prayers and a hymn, with the whole service lasting around 40 minutes. It provides a wonderful moment of calm and the opportunity for reflection in a busy world - highly recommended if you have not experienced this before.
Upper - Chamber Choir Evensong Free to attend Services at Bristol Cathedral are open to the public
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Free to attend Open to parents and guests, students and staff
Tuesday 11th October 2022 - 4.15pm - 5.15pm
Closed event Open to all students and staff - A recording will be available shortly afterwards for parents to view
Clifton College Chapel, accessible via Guthrie Road, BS8 3EZ
Prep - House Song Competition
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Tuesday 18th October 2022 - 2.00pm Prep Hall, Clifton College, BS8 3HE
Upper - House Part Song Competition
The annual colourful occasion with each House performing a song of their choice, conducted by their HoM(!), backed by our in-house band. Because of the limitations of the space, we regret that the House Song competition is for students and staff only.
Tuesday 18th October 2022 - 5.15pm
The annual House Song festival has two fiercely contested elements - first is the Part Song Competition where groups of talented singers from each house perform a cappella arrangements of songs of their choice.
Free to attend
Open to all parents and guests, students and staff - A recording will be available shortly afterwards for parents to view
Our talented music scholars in years 9, 10 and 11 will perform as soloists and in small chamber ensembles in the wonderful setting of the Chapel. There will also be an art display in the East Cloister with works provided by Junior Art Scholars.
Upper - House Unison Song Competition
Upper - Advanced Performance Platform: Junior Scholars (plus Art in the Foyer by the Art Scholars)
Because of the limitations of the space, we regret that the Unison House Song competition is for students and staff only. Parents will be able to watch a recording shortly afterwards.
Clifton College Chapel, accessible via Guthrie Road, BS8 3EZ
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Free to attend Open to all parents, students and staff
Tuesday 18th October 2022 - 7.45pm
Every student in the school takes to the stage to perform in the most exciting house competition of the year - it’s the event everyone is waiting for!
Closed event Open to all students and staff - A recording will be available shortly afterwards for parents to view
Clifton College Chapel, accessible via Guthrie Road, BS8 3EZ
Friday 4th November 2022 - 5.30pm
Free to attend
The Redgrave Theatre, Percival Road, BS8 3LE
The annual musical production is a fully staged show with band, costumes and the wonderful singers, dancers and actors from the Upper School. Not to be missed!
Tuesday 8th November 2022 - 4.15pm - 5.15pm
Open to all parents, students, staff and members of the public.
Free to attend
Wednesday 9th - Saturday 12th November 2022 - TBC
Tickets should be reserved through the Redgrave Theatre box office: www.redgravetheatre.com
Open to all parents and guests, students and staff
Our second Informal Concert of the term where pupils from Year 4 to Year 8 of varying ages and experience perform to friends and family - expect a wide variety of genres and instruments!
Upper - Annual Production: ChicagoPrep - Informal Concert
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Prep Hall, Clifton College, BS8 3HE
Prep Hall, Clifton College, BS8 3HE
Come and see what our Music Groups have been working towards all term! This is an opportunity for all our Ensembles to perform a wide range of music - String, Brass, Guitar and Wind Ensembles as well as Orchestra, Swing Band, Junior Choir and Pop Groups.
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The term’s major orchestral and ensemble concert will see our top groups performing a wide range of music.
Refreshments will be available from 7.00pm
Tuesday 22nd November 2022 - 6.30-8.00pm
Prep - Winter Concert Free to attend Open to all parents and guests, students and staff
Wednesday 16th November 2022 - 7.00pm
Upper - Autumn Concert
Clifton College Chapel, accessible via Guthrie Road, BS8 3EZ
Free to attend Open to all parents, students, staff and OCs
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Open to all parents, students and staff Free to attend Open to all parents, students, staff, OCs and members of the public
A beautiful service which begins with the spreading of candlelight throughout the Chapel. There will be traditional readings and carols both ancient and modern - please join us for this highlight of the year. The service will last around an hour.
The Crypt, Clifton College, BS8 3EZ
Upper - Music In The Crypt
Thursday 24th November 2022 - 7.00pm
A varied programme of Jazz and contemporary music in the relaxed setting of the Crypt. The College has a number of superb jazz and pop musicians on the staff and performances involving them and our talented students are always superb.
Cross College - Advent Carol Service
Free to attend
Friday 25th November 2022 - 6.30pm
Clifton College Chapel, accessible via Guthrie Road, BS8 3EZ
12 | Saturday 26th November 2022 - 9.30am - 4.00pm Joseph Cooper Music School, Guthrie Road, BS8 3ET Known as a celebration of Music, the Eisteddfod is set in front of an audience and an external adjudicator. Pupils of all ages and abilities from Pre-Prep to Year 8 are welcome to participate. Free to attend Open to all parents and guests, students and staff Prep - Music Eisteddfod
The traditional annual service opens with a solo verse of Once in Royal David’s City, and then follows the traditional pattern of readings and carols.
Upper - Christmas Carol Service
Ticketed event
Upper - Spotlight Concert
Information about how to get tickets will be sent out to parents nearer the time
An end of term showcase for our talented musicians - expect solos on a wide variety of instruments, fine singing and chamber music. Free to attend Open to all parents, students and staff Refreshments will be available from 5.00pm
Sunday 4th December 2022 - 6.30pm Clifton College Chapel, accessible via Guthrie Road, BS8 3EZ
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Friday 2nd December 2022 - 5.30pm Joseph Cooper Music School, Guthrie Road, BS8 3ET
Clifton College Chapel, accessible via Guthrie Road, BS8 3EZ
Our beautiful end of term Carol Service, complete with Candlelight Carol and candle carriers.
Upper - Christmas Concert
Open to all parents, students and staff
Thursday 8th December 2022 - 4.00pm - 5.00pm
The last night of term sees a hugely enjoyable concert in Chapel - a fun mix of congregational sing-along and brilliant bursts from the College’s top musicians, with full orchestra.
Around 45 minutes in length, followed by House Christmas Dinners! Free to attend
Open to all parents, students and staff
Prep - Carol Service Free to attend
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Wednesday 7th December 2022 - 6.30pm
Clifton College Chapel, accessible via Guthrie Road, BS8 3EZ
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Joseph Cooper Music School, Guthrie Road, BS8 3ET
Project 48 with Libby Burgess
The Well-Tempered Clavier is widely considered to be a masterpiece of Western art, only rarely performed in its entirety. In this amazing project brilliant pianist Libby Burgess is playing all 48 of the preludes and fugues in 48 counties, raising money for 4 musical charities. As wekk as appearing around the country, she has performed some of the works live on BBC Radio 3 during the project. Open to the public, parents, students and staff. Entry is free for College students and parents. External guests tickets are £10 for adults, free for students - cash on door. To reserve tickets in advance call 01173157246 or email uppermusic@cliftoncollege.com
Tuesday 13th September 2022 - 6.30pm
Pianist Libby Burgess performs Bach’s epic “48”, 48 times – once in each of England’s 48 counties.
22th September 8.20am - Soloman Pitt (clarinet/piano) ST - Joseph Cooper School
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13th October 8.20am - Olivia White & Hannah Cheung (clarinet/bass) - Joseph Cooper School
15th September 8.20am - Joesph Ancell (flute) NT - Joseph Cooper School
Joseph Cooper School: Located on Guthrie Road, BS8 3ET
29th September 8.20am - Cyrus Fong & David Chen (trumpet/drums) SH - Joseph Cooper School
Open to all parents, students and staff
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Prep Hall: Clifton College Preparatory School, accessible from the Avenue, Clifton, BS8 3HE
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10th November 8.20am - Vincent Cheung & Henry Lo (clarinet/piano) SH - Joseph Cooper School
Chapel: Access to Chapel either through Memorial Arch, opposite 32 College Road BS8 3HJ or from Reception on Guthrie Road, BS8 3EZ
6th October 8.20am - Nicole Li & Hannah May (trumpet/cello) WT - Joseph Cooper School
Free to attend
Parking is available on street for free after 5pm Our early morning recital series is a wonderful way to start the day! Come and hear 15 minutes of music from a talented upper school musician - could be any age or instrument, but they are always most enjoyable.
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The Crypt: Located underneath the Clifton College Chapel, accessible from the Sports Field side
Upcoming House Recitals
1st December 8.20am - Joung Youn Hoang (organ/voice) HLH - The Chapel
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Directions to Venues Pre Music Department: Top Floor of Merry House, Clifton College Preparatory School, The Avenue, Clifton, BS8 3HE
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3157 247
Previous Music Scholars have gone on to study music at Oxford, Cambridge, Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music and other conservatoires; others have been members of award winning close harmony groups and recorded their own albums. Find out more information at www.cliftoncollege.com/upper/admissions or please contact: Mr Daniel Robson, Director of Music at Clifton College: drobson@cliftoncollege.com / 0117
18 | Clifton College has a strong musical tradition, and the study of music is an integral part of the curriculum. We offer pupils a unique opportunity to achieve academic distinction and personal excellence. Each year, we offer a number of Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries to girls and boys with that spark of potential. Talented musicians are encouraged to apply for a Music Scholarship whatever their instrument.
There are scholarships at 11+ for entry into Year 7, 13+ for entry into Year 9 and at 16+ for entry into Year 12. These scholarships are merit based and competed for via examination, audition or other appropriate Theassessment.Scholarship programme aims to enable pupils to pursue music to as high a level as they wish. Some will look to study music beyond Clifton and aim to go into the music profession, whereas for others it is a wonderful way to relax and achieve something of real value alongside their academic studies. We look to help all musicians individually achieve their goals, whatever they might be.
Music Scholarships 11+, 13+ and 16+
In 2012, Sir David Willcocks announced his generous commitment to a new sixth-form organ scholarship in his name at Clifton College. A partnership with Bristol Cathedral was established to augment the role, and the inaugural Willcocks Scholar was appointed in 2013. Holders since then have won organ scholarship places at several Oxbridge colleges as well as at Hereford Cathedral. A 32-foot extension of the Pedal Ophicleide reed at Clifton College was installed in autumn 2017, and a CD recorded by Regent Records of the College choirs with pupil organists and brass was recorded in 2018 to celebrate this addition. This 16+ post is for a sixth-form entrant, running for two years. Candidates may also jointly apply for the 16+ academic scholarships. The successful candidate will receive support from the Sir David Willcocks Trust as well as the opportunity to apply for generous means-tested funding towards either a boarding or day pupil place, which could be as much as 100% of fees and free instrumental lessons. Find out more information at www.cliftoncollege.com/upper/ admissions or please contact: Mr Daniel Robson, Director of Music, Clifton College: drobson@cliftoncollege.com / 0117 3157 247
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Sir David Willcocks Organ Scholarship 16+
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