Habs Music Presents

Spring Term 2022/2023 calendar

Spring Term

Lunchtime Festival

Lunchtime Live

FRIDAY 20, 27 JANUARY & 2,10 FEBRUARY - 1PM

SELDON HALL

The backbone of our music school, Lunchtime Live offers a platform to all disciplines on a rotating schedule through the year. Live music in the Seldon Hall every Friday, followed by a loyal audience of students and staff, and available to stream via HabsTube.

Piano Festival and Recital Evening

THURSDAY 26 JANUARY - 1PM TO 7PM

ASKE, BOURNE FOYER & SELDON

The Piano Festival was new to our calendar last year, it is an event that runs through the school day, culminating in a concert of our finest pianists in the evening. The aim of our Piano Festival is to include as many students as possible, as well as to celebrate some of the incredible pianistic talent we have here at Habs. The day begins with an organ recital at break time, followed by lunchtime performances in three venues across the school giving a stage to students of all ages and abilities. After school we welcome a special guest pianist who will first give a masterclass focusing on the piano in chamber music, before then performing alongside our most accomplished pianists as part of our recital evening.

Frontier

Composers’ Concert

WEDNESDAY 8 FEBRUARY - 7PM

Offering a glimpse into the artistic process, the Composers Concert features a programme of music written and arranged entirely by our students. Their musical voices are diverse and far-reaching, but united in their sincerity and ambition. Stylistically, there is truly no bound as we have writers whose passions span across genres. You will hear music that draws influence from the worlds of Celtic folk, jazz, Motown, contemporary classical, and beyond. The Composers Concert is an incredibly special opportunity to experience the creative vanguard of Habs music.

Spring Term

Spring Half Term

Lunchtime

Lunchtime Live

FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY & 3, 10, 17, 24 MARCH - 1PM

SELDON HALL

Frontier

Chamber Music Concert

TUESDAY 28 FEBRUARY - 7PM

SELDON HALL

Being a part of a chamber music ensemble is one of the most exciting opportunities for any young musician. It celebrates teamwork over the individual and allows students to take ownership over their own performance. We have some tremendous groups at Habs, from String Quartets, Piano Trios, through to Wind Quartets and Brass Groups. This concert will encompass a wide range of ambitious repertoire, giving stage to some of our most skilled and dynamic performers.

Spring Term

Spotlight

TUESDAY 14 MARCH - 7PM

BOURNE HALL

The Spotlight Concert series gives voice to our younger students, some of whom may be courageously taking to the stage for the first time. Expect to hear a varied programme of film music, light classics, and jazz, featuring ensembles such as Philomusica, Wind Sinfonia and Jazz Orchestra.

Festival

Horizon

Guitar Festival Concert

TUESDAY 21 MARCH - 7PM

SELDON HALL

Returning to our calendar this year is the hugely popular Guitar Festival Concert, an evening that celebrates the wonderful community of guitar players we have here at Habs.

We are lucky to have one of the biggest Guitar Orchestras in the country, led by the inimitable Ursula Galuszka, they are an ensemble not to be missed. Performing alongside will be solo performances and chamber groups, a fantastic evening of music from one of our most vibrant instrumental groups.

Orchestral Concert

SUNDAY 26 MARCH - 6PM

ST JOHN’S SMITH SQUARE

This concert is the major orchestral showcase of the year, and one of the highlights of our school calendar. Having given outstanding performances of Brahms and Bruch in the Autumn Term our combined Symphony Orchestra will be working with guest conductor Björn Bantock to present a programme including Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Overture.

We are delighted to take this concert to the historic St John’s Smith Square, a beautiful venue for what will be a memorable evening.

Habs Presents A Guide to our Events

Festival Series Frontiers Series

Ambitious in scope and size, the Horizon Series features our flagship ensembles across all genres. Look out for the much lauded Jazz Evening, a celebration of our highly acclaimed young improvisers featuring the Habs Big Band. A focal point of the calendar is the Orchestral Concert, featuring our Symphony Orchestra performing under the baton of one of our guest conductors at the historic St John Smith Square.

The Festival Series events are a celebration of our community. These events are epic in scale, an opportunity for all students to connect with music making at the school. Highlights of the calendar include the Festival Concert, the Carol Concert at St Albans Abbey, and the Habs Music Festival.

The Frontiers Series is a daring blend of original work and virtuosic chamber music. These intimate recitals ignite our imaginations with new compositions, take us on a journey with music improvised in the moment, and breathe new life into the works of the great masters. Highlights include the Composers’ Concert and Chamber Music Concert.

Horizon Series Spotlight Series

The Spotlight Series concerts give voice to the younger musicians within the music school, many of whom may be courageously taking to the stage for the first time. Featuring new musicians and rising stars, these concerts celebrate the future of Habs Music, through a joyous programme of film music, popular classics, and jazz.

Lunchtime Live

Lunchtime Live is the backbone of our music school, offering a platform to all disciplines on a rotating schedule through the year. Live music in the Seldon Hall every Friday, followed by a loyal audience of students and staff.