Music 2018-2019 Independent Day School for Girls aged 4-18
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Channing Music Music for all is our mantra. The Music School provides a friendly, enthusiastic and stimulating environment in which musical excellence is encouraged and celebrated. We help our students develop their musical potential and respond to a variety of musical challenges. Students are given the opportunity to perform individually and in ensembles - irrespective of age or musical ability. We have a fabulous, fully equipped Music School. Often all rooms are in use and the place literally buzzes with musical activity. Each week we have 27 musical group activities from Senior Strings to Jazz Band. Channing Music is very busy with over 40 concerts taking place throughout the year from the weekly Friday lunchtime concert series to the formal orchestral and choral concerts held in prestigious venues. Some of our musicians attend the junior departments of the London conservatoires and play in prestigious orchestras outside of school such as the National Youth Orchestra (recently the leader of the NYO was in Y13), National Children s Orchestra and the London Schools Symphony Orchestra. A number of girls in recent years have been awarded Choral Scholarships to Oxford or Cambridge. We are very proud of the achievements of our choirs and orchestras. Recent works have included Rutter s and Fauré s Requiems, Grieg s Piano Concerto, Mozart s Requiem, Elgar s Cello Concerto, Shostakovich s Festive Overture, Saint-Saën s Organ Symphony and Beethoven s 5th Symphony. For many girls, one of the Music School s highlights is the foreign tours that have been undertaken to Venice, Vienna, Boston, Madrid, Toledo and Lisbon. They perform in such wonderful venues as St Mark s Basilica, SS Giovanni e Paolo in Venice, the Stephansdom and Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, the Arlington Street Church and JFK Presidential Library in Boston, the Catedral d Alcala de Henares in Madrid, and the Old Se and St Jeronimo s Monastery in Lisbon. Each of these tours has been a fantastic experience for our girls who are now looking forward to their exciting tour of Venice in October 2019. Peter Boxall DIRECTOR OF MUSIC SENIOR SCHOOL MUSIC 2018-2019 3
Autumn Term 2018 YEAR 11 CONCERT Our talented GCSE musicians take to the stage of the Performing Arts Building (), to perform solos and close with a popular medley arranged and sung by the entire group. THE JUNIOR SCHOOL S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Join us for our inspirational, annual visit to St Michael s Church that includes seasonal readings and music for the whole of the Junior School and their families. Thursday 4th October 6.00pm Friday 14th December 2.15pm No tickets required St Michael s Church, Highgate YEAR 10 RECITALS CAROL CONCERT Having just commenced their GCSE course, the Year 10 group showcase their talents as individual soloists on the stage of the. Thursday 8th November 6.00pm No tickets required The scene is set by the candlelit procession of the Chamber Choir singing In Dulci Jubilo followed by a Year 7 pupil singing the first verse of Once in Royal David s City. This year our readings are taken from the traditional Nine Lessons and Carols that tell the very familiar Christmas story. Monday 17th December 4.30pm AUTUMN CONCERT The Autumn Concert is an amazing showcase of the girls talents and is the first opportunity to hear the entire Year 7 perform as the Year 7 Chorus. Our large ensembles will be performing, with the evening opening with the 70 piece Concert Orchestra. The Cantemus Chorus will perform songs from The Greatest Showman and our Senior Strings will be playing Grieg s Holberg Suite. The Symphony Orchestra will close with more music by Grieg; his iconic Peer Gynt Suite. With over 250 students performing, this is a very exciting and special night. It is always a popular concert in our calendar and early booking is advisable. St Michael s Church, Highgate Tickets required Thursday 22nd November 7.30pm St Joseph s Church, Highgate Hill Tickets 8 Tickets can be booked through the Channing Events page: www.channing.co.uk/channing-events 4 SENIOR SCHOOL MUSIC 2018-2019
Spring Term 2019 AN EVENING OF MUSIC THEATRE From Music Hall to Broadway, many of our girls will be performing scenes and songs from well known shows in preparation for their forthcoming Music Theatre examinations. The evening will be framed with full choruses from the Brunner Show Choir. A real treat, don t miss out on a seat! Monday 28th January 6.30pm CHANNING CHAMBER MUSIC EVENING Tickets required with no charge This very popular event features the best of our Chamber ensembles from duos to nonets playing music as diverse as Monteverdi and Morricone. Given the date, we can expect a recurring Valentine theme tonight! To hear young people play to such a high musical standard in our stunning Performing Arts Building is a real privilege, so do book your tickets in advance. JUNIOR SCHOOL SPRING CONCERT The energy and enthusiasm of the pupils at our Junior School will again be in evidence. With the Orchestra, Wind Band, Brass Ensemble, Spears Vocal and String Ensembles, and KS2 Choir, prepare for a truly magnificent show. Tuesday 19th March SIXTH FORM CONCERT 7.00pm Tickets required with no charge One of the most special nights of the year when we celebrate the achievements and prodigious talent of our Sixth Form musicians in our fabulous new auditorium, with accompaniments and solos on our Shigeru-Kawai piano. Wednesday 3rd April 6.30pm Tickets required with no charge Thursday 14th February 6.30pm Tickets required with no charge MESSIAH - HANDEL Tonight we return to the splendour of St Joseph s Church for an evening of inspirational choral and orchestral music. For this highlight of the Channing musical calendar we are again welcoming the Channing Community Choir of parents, friends and pupils in a rousing performance of Handel s Messiah. If you would like to be a part of this concert contact Peter Boxall at music@channing.co.uk. The Symphony Orchestra will ensure the concert is closed with an exhilarating finale. Thursday 14th March 7.30pm St Joseph s Church, Highgate Hill Tickets 8 Tickets can be booked through the Channing Events page: www.channing.co.uk/channing-events SENIOR SCHOOL MUSIC 2018-2019 5
Summer Term 2019 CHANNING JAZZ EVENING Now in its 12th year this is one of the firm favourites in the Channing Music calendar. Theo Travis will once again lead tonight s Jazz spectacular. Enjoy both the professional quartet and the skills of our own Jazz musicians and singers who will perform alongside the professionals. YEAR 7 REVUE The culmination of a year s music making and drama activities for Year 7 in a delightful programme bringing together music and drama. The students will be performing in front of the incoming Year 7 and their parents. It will also be the final performance of this year s Year 7 Chorus. Book early as ticket numbers are limited! Monday 1st July 4.15pm Thursday 9th May 6.30pm No tickets required /Dining Room Tickets 10 THE LION KING The Years 5 and 6 production Prepared to be mesmerised, entertained and delighted by the students in Years 5 and 6, performing this well known Disney classic to the music of Elton John. Tuesday 11th June Wednesday 12th June 7.00pm 7.00pm Tickets required with no charge SENIOR SCHOOL SUMMER CONCERT Enjoy an evening of seasonal delights given by the talented musicians from our larger instrumental and choral ensembles. Thursday 13th June 7.30pm St Joseph s Church, Highgate Hill Tickets 8 Tickets can be booked through the Channing Events page: www.channing.co.uk/channing-events 6 SENIOR SCHOOL MUSIC 2018-2019
Music Throughout the Year MUSIC AT LUNCHTIME IN THE SENIOR SCHOOL These are short informal concerts that give girls of all abilities an opportunity to perform either solo or in a small ensemble. Each event has a different focus that includes pupils own compositions, a chance to be unplugged and even a siblings recital. Full details of each term s events will be available from the Music Department website. Music at Lunchtime events are usually held almost every Friday during term time in the Peforming Arts Building and begin at 1.00pm. Parents and friends are very welcome to attend. JUNIOR SCHOOL PERFORMERS PLATFORMS These concerts are held for Years 5 and 6 in the at the Senior School and for Year 4 in Fairseat Hall. They enable all girls to have an opportunity to perform a solo in a formal setting. Tuesday 29th November 5.30pm Year 6 Thursday 7th February 5.30pm Year 5 Thursday 23rd May 5.30pm Year 4 Parents and friends are very welcome to attend. JUNIOR SCHOOL MUSIC ASSEMBLIES These are short informal concerts held in Fairseat Hall on Thursdays at 8.35am. They give girls of all abilities an opportunity to perform either solo or in a small ensemble. Parents and friends are very welcome to attend. Dates may be subject to change, please check in advance. Thursday 11th October Thursday 22nd November Thursday 7th February Thursday 21st March Thursday 16th May ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC Each term Channing School enters a large number of pupils for ABRSM examinations. The closing date for each examination session is usually the end of the first full week of term in which the examination is to be sat. Parental consent is necessary before we can enter candidates and so it is helpful if parents can return the consent forms promptly when asked. For 2018/2019, examinations will be held during the weeks shown below: Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term 3rd 7th December 18th 22nd March 24th 28th June Tickets can be booked through the Channing Events page: www.channing.co.uk/channing-events SENIOR SCHOOL MUSIC 2018-2019 7
Music Co-curricular Activities TIMETABLE FOR 2018-19 MONDAY 0805 Jazz Band Theo Travis 1300 Vocal Drop-in Jenny Bacon 1300 Individual Coaching Peter Boxall/Leisha Zanardo 1600 Channing Chamber Choir (Years 10-13) Jenny Bacon TUESDAY 0805 Music Theory Club Peter Boxall/Theo Travis 0805 String Chamber Group Marisa Pepper 1225 Senior Flute Ensemble Hattie Jolly 1225 Chacapella Year 13 Students 1300 Individual Coaching Peter Boxall/Leisha Zanardo 1300 Intermediate Flute Ensemble Anna Thomas 1300 Vocal Drop-in Jenny Bacon 1520 Brass Ensemble Andy White WEDNESDAY 0805 Contemporary Music Group Theo Travis 0805 Concordia Nadia Myerscough 0805 Guitar Ensemble Adam Khan 0805 Cremona Strings Marisa Pepper 0805 Wind Quintet Peter Boxall 1225 Saxophone Ensemble Theo Travis 1225 Brunner Show Choir Leisha Zanardo Individual Coaching Peter Boxall/Leisha Zanardo 8 SENIOR SCHOOL MUSIC 2018-2019
Music Co-curricular Activities TIMETABLE FOR 2018-19 WEDNESDAY 1245 ABRSM preparation Hisayo Shimizu 1300 Clarinet Crew Anthony Bailey 1300 String Chamber Group Nadia Myerscough 1600 Symphony Orchestra Peter Boxall/Nadia Myerscough/Marisa Pepper THURSDAY 0805 Senior Strings Nadia Myerscough 1225 Cantemus Chorus (Years 9-13) Peter Boxall 1300 Individual Coaching Peter Boxall/Leisha Zanardo 1300 String Quartet Nadia Myerscough 1600 Concert Orchestra Leisha Zanardo/Marisa Pepper FRIDAY 0805 Wind Octet Peter Boxall 1300 Music at Lunchtime Peter Boxall 1300 Percussion Ensemble Alan Brown 1520 Conabor Choir (Years 7-8) Anya Szreter/Leisha Zanardo SENIOR SCHOOL MUSIC 2018-2019 9
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Independent Day School for Girls aged 4-18 Headmistress: Mrs B M Elliott ma (cantab) The Bank Highgate London N6 5HF T: 020 8340 2328 For all admissions enquiries, contact the Registrar on 020 8340 2328 or admissions@channing.co.uk www.channing.co.uk