What's On: Music

2019/2020

Music

Music The Music department at Roedean proudly presents a rich and entertaining programme of diverse events and performances, involving pupils throughout the school and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us. Highlights this year include the Around the World in 80 Minutes Gala Concert (music inspired through references to different countries, cities and travel)) in November and a Name That TUNE Spectacular Gala concert in February (all styles of music linked by different names), involving all our major performance groups. This year’s concert themes and some of the repertoire have been chosen by a team of music scholars and musicians. The programme of master classes and workshops led by renowned international professional musicians, feature again this year as do the popular teatime recitals. Some of the recitals will showcase student performances resulting from the master classes and workshops, whilst others will be informal concerts for any of our musicians to take part in. We shall also be working alongside the Drama department again this year to produce the hit music theatre show, Hairspray, in the Spring term. Our annual Brighton Festival Fringe concert in May features our extended community choir in the major choral work Carmina Burana and Roedean soloists in concerto performances with the school orchestra, giving our talented musicians the opportunity of a grand scale solo performance in one of the largest fringe festivals in the country.

Teatime recitals will be open to all the immediate Roedean community and families. All other events are open to guests as well as the Roedean community and we warmly invite you to join us for this year’s concert performances.

Veronica Fewkes Director of Music

Box Office Info All tickets are free, but must be booked in advance. Further details regarding tickets will be published in the parents’ newsletter and on the Roedean website.

For reservations please contact: Joe Wailes, Theatre Manager Online: www.roedeantheatre.co.uk Email: boxoffice@roedean.co.uk Tel: 01273 667655

Teatime Recitals Monday 23 September Music Scholars

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Monday 4 November

Teatime Recital for all

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Monday 18 November

Wind and Brass Masterclass performances

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Monday 9 December

Y7 Beat Goes On Workshop performances

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Monday 20 January

Steel Band performances

Monday 27 January

Chamber & Strings Masterclass performances 12

Monday 2 March

Piano Masterclass performances

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Thursday 12 March

Lunchtime Concert

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Monday 23 March

Y8 Showcase

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Thursday 21 May

Y7 Showcase

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Tuesday 2 June

Y8 Gamelan Workshop performance

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Monday 8 June

Vocal Masterclass performances

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All Teatime Recitals are at 16:30

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Music

September

Music Scholars’ Teatime Recital To open this year’s season of teatime recitals we welcome the school’s music scholars to give solo performances in a variety of styles and genres. The performers will be drawn from across the whole age range of music scholars in the school.

Mon 23 Sep 16:30 Old Ref

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November

Open Teatime Recital This is an open teatime recital for all musicians to have a chance to perform in a friendly environment. An ideal opportunity to try out examination or coursework performances.

Mon 04 Nov 16:30 Theatre

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November

Wind and Brass Masterclass & Teatime Recital

Mon 18 Nov 16:30 Old Ref

A day of masterclasses for our woodwind and brass players led by the Galliard Ensemble.

Former BBC New Generation Artists, the Galliard Ensemble is one of Britain’s leading chamber groups, with repertoire ranging from Mozart and Beethoven to Berio and Birtwistle. The Galliard Ensemble is known for its virtuosic, entertaining and distinctive performance style and its recordings have been widely praised; the Sunday Times, BBC Music Magazine and Gramophone have all selected a Galliard Ensemble CD as “outstanding” or as Critics’ Choice. Currently in its 25th year, the ensemble has performed in many of the world’s leading venues and festivals, including the Wigmore Hall, South Bank Centre, Bridgewater Hall and at the BBC Proms.

The day will conclude with a spectacular pupil and Galliard Ensemble combined performance.

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November

Around the World in 80 Minutes Gala Concert

Fri 29 Nov 19:30 Theatre

Roedean’s musical community comes together to bring you a breath-taking programme of beautiful music inspired through references to different countries, cities and travel. The orchestras, choirs and concert band will all be performing in our first major concert of the academic year. The theme for this concert has been chosen by a group of musicians from across the school. The performance will begin with music from a well- known British Airways advertisement to whisk you away on a musical adventure around the globe. Musical highlights in the programme will include Pirates of the Caribbean, Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, Toto’s Africa, The Prince of Egypt, New York, New York, California Dreaming and more, all linked by music from the Starlight Express. There will be much to delight all musical tastes in this gala concert and we warmly invite everyone to attend.

Please book at: www.roedeantheatre.co.uk

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December

Mon 09 Dec 16:30 Theatre

Workshop & Teatime Recital A vibrant day of rhythmic Samba music and movement, stomp-style, using non-technical, aural methods, for all of Year 7.

A Teatime Recital will feature all the students in a concluding performance, to which our Year 7 parents/guardians are warmly invited.

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December

Carol Service For the festive season, Roedean’s traditional service of nine lessons and carols. Seasonal music and readings with Roedean’s Choristers in our beautiful Edwardian Chapel.

Please book at: www.roedeantheatre.co.uk Wed 11 Dec 11:00/16:30 Chapel

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January

Year 9 Steel Band Workshop and Teatime Showcase

Mon 20 Jan 16:30 Theatre

Helen Longton-Howorth comes to lead all Year 9 students in an enjoyable day of workshops playing instruments in a Steel Band. A Teatime Showcase of the students’ performances will be given at the end of the day.

These interactive steel band workshops are also known as steel pan workshops or steel drum workshops. They represent a fantastic opportunity for active learning with pupils taking part in an activity that is a lot of fun.

The Steel Pan The steel pan is a very special instrument in terms of its suitability for both teaching and learning. Producing a note is easy. People love hitting drums, because the sonic rewards are so immediate and satisfying.

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January

Chamber Music and String Masterclass & Teatime Recital

Mon 27 Jan 16:30 Old Ref

A day of masterclasses for our chamber groups and string instrumentalists coached by the stunning Sacconi Quartet. We are very fortunate to have such a high calibre group of musicians returning to Roedean to direct and challenge our musicians.

The award-winning Sacconi Quartet is recognised for its unanimous and compelling ensemble, consistently communicating with a fresh and imaginative approach. Performing with style and commitment, the Quartet is known throughout the world for its creativity and integrity of interpretation. Formed in 2001, its four founder members continue to demonstrate a shared passion for string quartet repertoire, infectiously reaching out to audiences with their energy and enthusiasm. The Quartet has enjoyed a highly successful international career, performing regularly throughout Europe, at London’s major venues, in recordings and on radio broadcasts. The Sacconi is Quartet in Association at the Royal College of Music.

The day will conclude with a Teatime Recital.

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February

Name that Tune Gala Concert

Fri 28 Feb 19:30 Chapel

For our Spring term major concert we present a programme of musical delights inspired by the connecting theme of names; the second of our pupil led concert programmes. In a cornucopia of different musical styles, Roedean’s musicians, including all our major groups will perform uplifting highlights from Evita, Dear Evan Hansen, Miss Saigon, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Eleanor Rigby, Hey Jude plus masterpieces from the world of opera, Hansel and Gretel, Orpheus in the Underworld and Gianni Schicchi to NAME but a few and many more. There will be something to delight all musical tastes in this gala concert and we warmly invite everyone to attend.

Please book at: www.roedeantheatre.co.uk.

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March

Piano Masterclass & Teatime Recital A day of masterclasses for our pianists led by the internationally renowned pianist, Clélia Iruzun.

With her combination of colourful Brazilian spirit and musicianship, London-based pianist Clélia Iruzun is one of the most exciting musicians to emerge onto the international scene in recent years. Clélia’s childhood was spent in the rich cultural atmosphere of Rio de Janeiro. At 17 Clélia won a scholarship to study with the highly regarded Maria Curcio in London, and then with Christopher Elton at the Royal Academy of Music where she graduated with the Recital Diploma. Her mentors have included Fou Ts’Ong, Stephen Kovacevich, and her compatriots, the great pianists Jacques Klein and Nelson Freire.

Clélia Iruzun has given recitals and concerto performances all over the world. Her tours in China have included recitals at the Grand Theatre in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Ningbo and the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing.

The day will conclude with a Teatime Recital, plus a short performance from Clélia herself.

Mon 02 Mar 16:30 Chapel 14

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March

Lunchtime Concert A lunchtime concert featuring a wide range of musical styles performed in one of our neighbouring communities by the String Orchestra, Senior Singers, chamÂŹber ensembles and Music scholars and advanced musicians. Booking is not required.

Thu 12 Mar tbc Our Lady of Lourdes, Rottingdean

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Performing Arts

March

Years 9-13 Present...

A large cast of girls from Years 9-13 will present to you this fantastic, heart-warming, toe-tapping musical!

Tue 17 Mar Wed 18 Mar Fri 20 Mar 19:00 Theatre

Nominated for 11 Olivier awards and winning Best Musical, Best Actor and Best Actress, this is the wonderful story of Tracy Turnblad, an aspiring dancer who wins a part on a local TV show and becomes an overnight sensation. With a heart as big as her hair, she uses this platform to stage a revolution against segregation in 1960s Baltimore.

With one of the most uplifting musical scores, featuring songs such as Good Morning Baltimore and You Can’t Stop The Beat, this is the ultimate feel good musical and will have you going home feeling full of joy!

This production will be directed by Katy Markey, with musical direction by Veronica Fewkes and choreography by Tiffany Wells.

Please book at: www.roedeantheatre.co.uk

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Mon 23 Mar 16:20 Chapel

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March

Year 8 Showcase This musical showcase features group performances of trumpets and violins, classroom groups and solos to showcase the KS3 instrumental project in Year 8. Many of our young musicians will also have the opportunity to perform solo pieces as part of the programme. It promises to be a fantastic and enjoyable afternoon of music!

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May

Brighton Fringe Roedean’s musicians are joined by parents, staff and local musicians to perform our annual community concert in the Brighton Festival Fringe.

Our concert, featuring concerto movements performed by some of Roedean’s music scholars, will be concluded with the mighty choral work, Carmina Burana.

Please book at: www.roedeantheatre.co.uk. This concert draws

capacity audiences, so do make certain to book your tickets in good time.

Fri 01 May 19:30 C Hall

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CARMINA BURANA Carl Orff Soprano soloists: Amelie Samarasinghe Constance Starns

Plus concerto movement prize performances by selected Music Scholars

Thu 21 May 16:20 Keswick

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May

Year 7 Showcase This musical recital features group performances of trumpets and violins, classroom groups and solos to showcase the KS3 instrumental project in these two year groups. Many of our young musicians will also have the opportunity to perform solo pieces as part of the programme. It promises to be a fantastic and enjoyable afternoon of music!

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June

Year 8 Gamelan Workshop & Teatime Recital John Pawson from the Royal College of Music returns to Roedean to lead all Year 8 students in an exotic day of Indonesian Gamelan performance workshops.

A gamelan is a set of instruments consisting mainly of gongs, metallophones and drums. The word ‘gamelan’ means ‘to hammer’.

Gamelan music is found mainly in Bali and Java. It has political and religious roots and plays an important part in sustaining traditional life. It can be heard at celebrations and theatre performances. It is used to accompany shadow puppet plays, poetry and drama. It is not normally written down but passed on through oral tradition - players learn by mastering techniques and memorising the music. It is played together as a group and emphasises community over individual values.

The day will conclude with a Teatime Recital, to which our Year 8 parents/ guardians are warmly invited.

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June

Vocal Masterclass & Teatime Recital

Mon 08 Jun 16:30 Blyth

Marcia’s vocal expertise ranges across opera, music theatre, and sacred music. She has sung throughout Europe and North America, learning her craft as a soloist at the Deutsche Oper Berlin before embarking on a freelance career.

She toured as Clare in the RedBlonde Productions In & Out of Love, 2011–14, and is currently touring as the Conférencier in the new operetta sensation, Bouffe! 2015 saw a reprise of her Suzuki in the acclaimed David Freeman production of Madam Butterfly at the Royal Albert Hall, which she sang in the première and all five revivals.

In 2013 she became Associate Lecturer in German for the BMus Vocal Performance Programme at University of Chichester where she enjoys 1-to-1 tutoring of pupils in opera, concert, and Music Theatre repertoire. As teacher and mentor of young singers, Marcia has prepared pupils for examinations at the highest level, as well as coaching audition repertoire and roles. She has been an Associate Artist with Glyndebourne Opera Education, and is a sought after animateur and choral conductor. She has recently been appointed vocal tutor to the choristers of Chichester Cathedral.

The day will conclude with a Teatime Recital.

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Houses

June

Tues 16 Jun Theatre

House Music

After an absence from our events’ calendar for a few years, House Music makes a very welcome return.

The four main Houses present a 15 minute programme of music involving all the girls in each of the Houses. There are several different awards as part of the event including, best solo performance, best version of the set piece, best choral arrangement, best piano accompanist, best use of rehearsal time and more.

The musical programmes are devised by musicians in Y12 who direct the performances in the festival, adjudicated by a visiting professional musician.

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