Category Archives: Music

The performance is over, when the jungle beat stops!

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Mr C

The time has come for Year 2 to finally demonstrate their African  Drumming talents, as they perform for Parents and Carers this afternoon. The jungle performance begins at 3.10pm.

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The Final Week (it’s a busy one!)

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Mr C

Here we are then, where has this half term gone? This is the final week of our Spring Term and the diary is jam packed full of events happening this week! Here are the events taking place today: Mrs Cromey … Continue reading →

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Sound check

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Mr C

Today is the final practise for the Year 2 African Drummers with Mr Bamford before their performance next week!

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A Tale of 2 Swans

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Mr C

On this day in 1877, Tchaikovsky’s ballet ‘Swan Lake’ was premiered in Moscow. Swan Lake is a ballet composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1875–76. Despite its initial failure, it is now one of the most popular of all ballets. The scenario, initially in two acts, … Continue reading →

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The Jungle beat is back!

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Mr C

Round 2 of their African Drumming Project with Alfa Music will take place for Year 2 again today- keep your peeled for their performance date!

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The jungle drums are beating

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Mr C

To help them learn more about Africa and the different African cultures, Year 2 will begin a drumming project with Alfa Music Service using African drums. Check back soon to see their performance!

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Rockin’ All Over The World!

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Mr C

Today former drummer of Status Quo Jeff Rich will be visiting Key Stage 2 to talk about his life, ambitions, successes and will hopefully be demonstrating some of his skills and talents on the drums. Post your comments below about … Continue reading →

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Alfa on Tour

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Mr C

Today the members of the Alfa Music Service are visiting our Key Stage 2 children with a fun, action packed and noisy performance from their musicians.

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A Beatle is born

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Mr C

On this day, John Lennon was born. Year 1 will learn about The Beatles in their Learning Challenge later in the year- what do you already know about The Beatles? Post your comments below.

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The Masterpiece is complete

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Mr C

On this day in 1787, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart completed his chamber piece “Eine kleine Nachtmusik”  

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