THE SHEDULE P R O G R A MME O F E VE N T S 2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7
As we enter an exciting new year it is clear that Cokethorpe now offers even more opportunities for its pupils and wider community than ever before. With the revised timetable and expansion of the AOB programme, there are more activities to participate in and more chances to take in the work of others. Pupils: get involved, try something new and support your peers. There is so much to gain from participating in a wide range of activities outside of the classroom and it is no coincidence that the most academically successful pupils are those who say ‘yes’, take part and engage in a variety of activities. Parents: come to our concerts, performances and exhibitions, you are always welcome. Involve yourself in what Cokethorpe has to offer you; enjoy the thrill and hilarity of the CPA Murder Mystery and come and sing in the Choral Society even if you have never sung before. Encourage your children to embrace as many of the opportunities Cokethorpe has to offer as they can. The arts are here for all of us and are what make our community so special. As the American author Kurt Vonnegut said, ‘To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it.’ I look forward to seeing you all at some of the exciting events this academic year has to offer. Mr J E Hughes Director of Music
THE SHED
Tickets for most, but not all, events and performances can be booked using the online form that is included in the relevant Letter Home. Contact details for the Box Office: 01993 892338 boxoffice@cokethorpe.org The Shedule features all Performing Arts events for the year. As some performances are for formal examinations, attendance may be by invitation only. The Shedule also includes School events which are not open to an audience. Full details including ticket booking information, ticket sale release dates and event locations can be found on the event listing on the School website calendar. If you have any special requirements such as wheelchair access please let us know when you book your tickets or contact us. Please do not overbook for events as this can prevent others from claiming tickets. If you do find yourself with spare tickets please contact the Box Office as soon as possible as we may be able to resell or reallocate them. For the benefit of our patrons and for child protection reasons we no longer allow the taking of photographs or the use of video equipment by audience members at the majority of our events. Official photographs and video recordings may be available – please contact us for details. For more information about Performing Arts at Cokethorpe School please take a look at our website: www.cokethorpe.org.uk
BOOKING INFORMATION
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SEPTEMBER 2016 FIFTH FORM DRAMA EXAMINATION I 9.00AM - 5.00PM
Fifth Form GCSE Drama pupils are required as part of their course to undertake two six hour practical assessments requiring them to explore, devise and share work in progress. The first assessment will be based on Arthur Miller’s The Crucible.
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SEPTEMBER 2016 MUSIC AWARD HOLDERS CONCERT I 4.15PM - 5.00PM
This is a wonderful chance to see and listen to the huge variety and quality that our Music Award Holders here at Cokethorpe School offer. Set in the beautiful Corinthian Room this is a fantastic event to start the new academic year.
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OCTOBER 2016 INTER-HOUSE MUSIC AND DRAMA I 2.20PM - 5.00PM
MICHAELMAS TERM
This promises to be a hotly fought afternoon as Houses battle it out against one another. With combined music and drama events, there will be solo and vocal ensembles as well as creative and original monologues.
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OCTOBER 2016 CPA MURDER MYSTERY I 7.00PM - 11.00PM
Organised by the Cokethorpe Parents’ Association and featuring a cast of teachers this is a fantastic night of fun, great food, drinks and wonderful company with a hilarious and thrilling mystery to solve.
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OCTOBER 2016 HARVEST CANTATA I 4.15PM - 4.45PM
The Junior School Chamber Choir will perform an entertaining selection of Harvest songs for parents and grandparents in the Corinthian Room. The lively programme and colourful costumes will brighten the most grey of October days.
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OCTOBER 2016 CHORAL EVENSONG I 4.15PM - 5.00PM
Please join us to celebrate Evensong in the intimate and tranquil setting of the School’s historic Chapel. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the beautiful singing of the School Choir performing traditional choral works for Evensong.
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NOVEMBER 2016 FIFTH FORM DRAMA EXAMINATION I 9.00AM - 5.00PM
Fifth Form GCSE Drama pupils undertake another six hour practical assessment. Themes from previous years have included the Hillsborough Disaster, Modern Day Slavery and Forced Migration.
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NOVEMBER 2016 MUSIC RECITAL I 4.15PM - 5.00PM
The Music Recitals are a great opportunity for those learning to play musical instruments to gain experience of performing in front of an audience. These informal performances are an uplifting way to end the day.
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NOVEMBER 2016 ST CECILIA CONCERT I 7.00PM - 8.15PM
In celebration of the Patron Saint of Music, this event is a showcase of solo and ensemble music. Performances are from our Music Award Holders and other bright musical talents.
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NOVEMBER 2016 DRAMA AWARD HOLDERS PERFORMANCE I 4.15PM - 5.00PM
This year’s Drama Award Holders from the Third Form to the Upper Sixth present a variety of monologues, duologues and short sketches. Pupils will demonstrate their performance skills through a variety of characters and different genres.
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NOVEMBER 2016 FIRST FORM MIME PRESENTATION I 4.15PM - 5.00PM
First Form pupils present their own devised pieces of drama using the theatrical technique of mime. Creative stories are brought to life through body motions and expressions with the added challenge of removing dialogue.
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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 JUNIOR SCHOOL michaelmas production I 5.30PM - 7.00pm
This year, Years 3 to Year 6 will entertain you with a 1920’s themed musical, Return to Magpie Manor.
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DECEMBER 2016 ADVENT SERVICE I 6.30PM - 7.30PM
Pupils from across the whole School gather with their families to mark the end of term with festivities including traditional carols, prayers, readings and festive music. The celebrations will take place in the beautiful St Mary’s Church in Witney.
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DECEMBER 2016 PRE-PREP NATIVITY I 9.30AM - 10.00AM & 2.30PM - 3.00PM
The Pre-Prep children give a festive, musical performance of the Christmas Nativity in the Corinthian Room. This is a lovely opportunity for the younger chilldren in the Junior School to recount the traditional Christmas story.
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DECEMBER 2016 junior school christingle I 3.15pm - 3.45pm
A traditional service in the setting of the School Chapel sees all Junior School children celebrate Christingle with music and readings. Carols are sung by candlelight as the children line the aisle holding the Christingles they made in class. This is an internal event for Junior School children and staff.
13-14 DECEMBER 2016
CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION I 7.00PM - 8.30PM
The Senior School present ‘The Government Inspector’. In a small provincial Russian town, panic sets in with the news that a Government Inspector is due to arrive to uncover the gross corruptionand misdeeds of the inhabitants. This hilarious satire by Nikolai Gogol is pertinent today with its comments on political sleaze and parochial greed.
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DECEMBER 2016 gig night I 7.00pm - 9.15pm
Established as one of the most anticipated events of the year, Gig Night offers an eclectic and diverse mixture of acts, performing well-known songs, intriguing pieces and totally original work all created, arranged and presented by the pupils.
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JANUARY 2017 music recital I 4.15PM - 5.00PM
The second in the series of termly recitals is an ideal opportunity for those having music lessons in and outside of School to gain performance experience. The recital offers a range of instrumental and vocal performances.
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JANUARY 2017 drama award holders presentation I 4.15PM - 5.00PM
This year’s Drama Award Holders from the First and Second Form demonstrate their performance skills through a variety of characters and different genres.
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JANUARY 2017 second form physical theatre I 4.15PM - 5.00PM
LENT TE RM
The entire Second Form will be performing a series of short and dramatic pieces demonstrating their talents in Physical Theatre. This fantastic performance will be a reflection of their skills in teamwork and their wild imagination.
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FEBRUARY 2017 choral evensong I 4.15PM - 5.00PM
Please join us to celebrate Evensong in the intimate and tranquil setting of the School’s historic Chapel. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the beautiful singing of the School Choir performing traditional choral works for Evensong.
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FEBRUARY 2017 young musician of the year competition final I 7.00PM - 9.00PM
Now in its second year, Cokethorpe Music Department presents Cokethorpe Young Musician of the Year. Instrumentalists, vocalists and musicians will have performed in a series of heats, competing for a place in the prestigious finalists’ concert.
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FEBRUARY 2017 GCSE Music recital I 7.00PM - 8.15PM
GCSE pupils perform for their practical examination in the formal setting of a concert. This is an integral part of the GCSE course and gives pupils the opportunity to perform as both soloists and as part of an ensemble.
6-10 MARCH 2017
junior school arts week
A week celebrating the Arts with a different focus each year. Music, poetry, art, dance, competitions, exhibitions and workshops; join the Junior School at the Evening of the Arts and see what this year brings.
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MARCH 2017 spring concert I 7.00PM - 8.00PM
As the days lengthen and spring is in the air, come and revel in a cornucopia of instrumental delights from the Cokethorpe Music Department. We do hope you can join us for this Spring Concert which features both solo instrumentalists and ensembles.
27-29 MARCH 2017
LENT TERM PRODUCTION OPEN REHEARSAL - 27 March I 4.00PM - 5.30PM LENT TERM PRODUCTIOn - 28 and 29 march I 7.00PM - 8.30PM
The Senior School Lent Term Production is an outstanding theatrical experience! Following on from the success of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Save Our Souls, this year’s production promises to be yet another hit.
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MARCH 2017 gig night I 7.00PM - 9.15pm
Gig Night provides a showcase of eclectic musical performances from across the School. A favourite with both performers and audience, you will hear a range of well-known songs and original work all created, arranged and presented by the pupils.
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TO BE CONFIRMED upper sixth drama performance
As part of their A2 Level Drama course, Upper Sixth students present their original drama pieces as part of their Unit Three examination. Their performances explore a range of social, historical, political and cultural issues arising from a set stimulus.
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APRIL 2017 choral society concert I 7.30PM - 9.00PM
The Director of Music leads a choir made up of the School Choir and the Cokethorpe School Choral Society, comprised of parents of staff. All our welcome from beginners to more experienced singers - come along and give it a try!
02 MAY 2017
may day madrigals I 11.00aM - 11.10aM
A celebration of May Day, sung from the balcony of the Mansion by the finest voices of the School. The Whole School assembles and is given the opportunity to share in this ancient festivity by listening to the singing of Madrigals.
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uniformity dance I 4.15PM - 5.00PM
SUMME R TERM
The Dance Show marks the final performance at the end of the Performing Arts Week. It is open to all and is a fantastic demonstration of a wide variety of dance styles including Tap, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Modern, Street and Break-dance.
18 MAY 2017
lamda showcase I 4.15PM - 5.00PM
Students taking London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts examinations present some of their work in an afternoon of solo, duo and ensemble performances.
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MAY 2016
music recital I 4.15PM - 5.00PM
The final recital of the year is a great opportunity for those learning musical instruments in or out of school to showcase how far they have progressed over the academic year. The recital offers a range of instrumental and vocal performances.
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JUNE 2017 THEATRE IN EDUCATION I 4.15PM - 5.00PM
Third Form pupils present a variety of short extracts from their devised Theatre in Education work for the Junior School. In small groups pupils have explored, researched and produced original theatrical presentations in response to a number of different educational topics for a young audience.
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JUNE 2017
SINGERS SHOWCASE I 7.00PM - 8.00PM
A fantastic opportunity to hear some of the work from our singers over the past year. From Baroque to Broadway, our singers show off their voices in this end of year spectacular.
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JUNE 2017 CHORAL EVENSONG I 4.15PM - 5.00PM
Please join us to celebrate Evensong in the intimate and tranquil setting of the School’s historic Chapel. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the beautiful singing of the School Choir performing traditional choral works for Evensong.
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JUNE 2017 MUSIC AWARD HOLDERS CONCERT I 4.15PM - 5.00PM
Set in the beautiful Corinthian Room, the final Award Holders’ recital of the term highlights the exceptional talents of the Music Award Holders here at Cokethorpe School. It promises to be a delightful summer musical interlude.
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JUNE 2017 FIRST FORM PRODUCTION I 7.00PM - 8.00PM
All First Form pupils participate in their final public performance of the term. Previous productions have included Pride and Prejudice, Hamlet and David Copperfield.
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JUNE 2017 second form production I 7.00PM - 8.00PM
Second Form pupils present their final public performance of the term involving every pupil in the year. Previous productions have included such classics as Grimm’s Fairytales, The Canterbury Tales, Shipwrecked and Dracula and Frankentein.
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JUNE 2017 gig night I 7.00PM - 9.15PM
The Summer Term Gig Night is an exceptional evening of musical performances from across the School. Individuals, groups and bands take to the stage to showcase their hard work. It is a night not to be missed by any music lover.
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JUNE 2017
art and DT exhibition I 5.00PM - 7.00PM
The Art and Design, Textiles and Design Technology Exhibition showcases GCSE and A Level work from the pupils along with that of the Art and DT award holders. It highlights the variety of creative talent at Cokethorpe and offers an enjoyable opportunity to view this outstanding selection of work.
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JULY 2017 junior school prize giving I 10.45aM -2.00PM
As part of the Junior School Prize Giving, the Junior School present a wonderful Summer Production to parents and staff. With all children participating it is the perfect end to the school year. Last year saw a vibrant performace of sea themed plays.
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JULY 2017 senior school prize giving I 11.30aM - 3.00PM
As part of the Senior School Prize Giving, the Drama Department present an end of year play featuring pupils past and present, as well as Drama staff. Previous productions have included Twelfth Night A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Much Ado About Nothing.