Welcome to our new newsletter for the summer. I hope you have been enjoying the sun and managing to get out to hear some music live in the open air.
I’ve just returned from Verona where the Roman Arena has been converted into a music venue. There is something very special about having the sun go down as you listen to The Court of the crimson king (old people’s music) and not to be confused with the hall of the Mountain king (very old people’s music.)
On Saturday I heard our latest creative piece composed by our Saturday Centre children and managed this year by Sandra and Rachel. It told a story of children who identified with a particular animal and with whom they travelled around the world ending up in Brazil - it was great.
This week we have the famous Splash our largest performance of the year held at the Southbank. This year it is based on the story of the sailing of the Mayflower from Rotherhithe to the USA 400 Years ago.
As you can see below, there are lots of other exciting events happening over the summer. Kinetika Bloco and the London Chinese Children’s Ensemble both have summer schools happening, so please do pass their information onto any students who know who might be interested. Looking ahead to the next academic year, Artswork have two CPD events coming up, as well as another concert in the Classical Road Show Series and a Primary Schools concert from the London Sinfonietta, both in March 2020.
Wishing you all a relaxing and restful summer.
All the very best
Denise Barber
Head of Southwark Music Hub
Kinetika Bloco Summer Schools
Kinetika Bloco have three summer schools coming up! They are all cheap or free and bursaries are offered if needs be, so there should be no barriers to taking part. We also welcome young people with SEN at all of them and have a great culture of welcoming and helping all those who are already a skilled musician or just starting out to be a part of something exciting and fun.
Junior Summer School
29th July - 1st August at Streatham Wells Primary School
8 - 13 year olds
Drumming, Brass, Woodwind, Steel Pans
Senior Summer School
5th – 16th August at Southbank Centre
14 - 25 year olds
Drumming, Brass, Woodwind, Steel Pans and Dance
Croydon Summer School
28th – 30th August at Croydon Clocktower
8-18 year olds
Drumming, Brass, Woodwind and Steel Pans
If you would like to see a little more of what we do please have a look at the highlights films from Senior Summer School, Junior Summer School and Croydon Summer School below.
Calling for sailors to join Admiral Nelson and his ships’ company at Trafalgar!
Classical Road Show presents The Battle of Trafalgar Concert – 16th March 2020
In Cadogan Hall with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor Benjamin Pope
David Leonard as Admiral Nelson
Concerts at 11.15am and 1.30pm (last for 1 hour)
Tickets £5 each (Our hardship fund can provide support for pupils who are unable to pay)
Another concert in the Classical Road Show series -this time re-enacting the thrilling story of Nelson and his most famous battle at Trafalgar. Find out about life on the Victory, join Nelson’s birthday party, learn about his battle plans but look out for the sharp shooter high in the mast!
Learn the audience songs in your school then come along on concert day, dressed for your part, to sing from your audience seats throughout the performance with the professional musicians of The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. (We provide all the teaching materials including score and learning CD.) The music has been specially written for primary schools and is suitable for 7-11 year olds. Bring your classes or choirs for this great opportunity to take part in large scale musical-theatre event!
Book now to secure the best seats! (Payments not needed until mid November)
Thursday 12 March 2020 at 1.00pm Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall
Join the London Sinfonietta to explore some of the most iconic contemporary classical
music and inspire your pupils to listen, perform and compose. Sound Out will show students the basics of how composers write music and where a musical idea starts. Our presenter will guide audience members through the building blocks of music in this participatory concert, via a programme of short contemporary pieces.
Suitable for Key Stage 2.
Concert lasts for approximately one hour.
Tickets £5, teacher go free.
There will be a free teacher CPD session run by the concert presenter, Patrick Bailey, on 14 January 2020, 4.15-5.45pm at The Warehouse, Waterloo, SE1 8ST.
To secure your tickets, please download a booking form at londonsinfonietta.org.uk/opportunities/primaryschools or contact Christine Andrews - christine.andrews@londonsinfonietta.org.uk / +44 (0)20 7239 9340.
Exploring original music from both the Chinese and western traditions
Repertoire to include works by Tan Dun and Puccini
Artistic Director - Scott Wilson
Fee: £100 per participant
Eligibility: Age 8 - 16 years old, ABRSM Grade 6 or above
Please email sayhi@chinesechildrensensemble.org to apply or for any further information. Assisted places are available.
Artswork is pleased to have the following courses taking place this autumn
Embedding Safeguarding Practice
15th October 2019, 10 am - 4.15 pm, Windsor Castle
