Music update - March

Music continues to bloom at The Vineyard, and this month we celebrate with a whole school Music Day on 25 March. Read on for details of how you can get involved. 

Adult instrumental lessons

Ever wanted to learn guitar, piano, violin or singing? Our brilliant instrumental tutors are now taking on adult learners during school hours. Why not try something new this spring? Email music@vineyard.richmond.sch.uk for more details. 

Music Day - Tuesday 25 March

To celebrate all of the fantastic music making at The Vineyard, our inaugural Music Day takes place on Tuesday 25 March. 

Children will take part in workshops led by professional musicians and educators during the school day. Come and enjoy their performance at 2.45pm on the upper playground!

Are there any opportunities for musical children to get involved?

We invite children to take part in our sponsored Music Marathon from 8.00am. We are aiming to make music for 12 hours straight! Children can sign up for a timed slot, on the sheet on the library door. Parents are welcome to participate too!

Sponsor us here and share the link to family and friends!

Children are also invited to perform a solo or ensemble piece in our evening concert. This is a great performance opportunity for anyone working towards a grade exam. Sign up here. 

All money raised from Music Day will go towards making soundproofing improvements to the Music Hub, so that we can apply to become an ABRSM exam centre.

Year 5

Our Year 5 musicians tested their knowledge of key musical terms. Using their whiteboards, they wrote the terms and identified their correct meanings from the options on the class board. They were then challenged to use these terms during their Djembe rehearsal, where they composed their own signal part in small groups.

Year 6

Our Year 6 musicians are making exciting progress with their English National Opera Finish This… project. This week, they created their own musical ideas based on an existing graphic score. They had a great time experimenting with their voices and instruments, such as cellos and violins, to produce interesting sounds. Next week, they will begin developing their own original musical ideas!

Band of the week shoutouts.

Year 4

Aalyssia (Onyx) – Well done for working so hard to identify the correct notes on the musical stave. You worked independently to complete this task, and it was great to see you grow in confidence while answering the questions.

Camille (Zircon) – You always follow our musical expectations and put maximum effort into all aspects of our music-making. Keep up the great work.

Ozer (Carnelian) – I was really impressed with your effort in today's session. You correctly identified several notes in the lines and spaces of the musical stave. You deserve high praise for your work, and I look forward to seeing more of this positive contribution in future sessions.

Year 5

Alin (Moonstone) – A big well done for playing as a Master Drummer and leading the rest of the group through the signal. You showed independence and a high level of musicianship with accurate strokes.

Florence (Peridot) – You always follow our musical expectations and work hard to achieve a high level in music lessons. Fantastic singing and drumming today!

Maya (Starlite) – You did a fantastic job as Master Drummer during today’s session. Your part was well-rehearsed, enabling the rest of the group to follow your lead. Well done!

Effy (Peridot) - You consistently follow our musical expectations by showing respectful listening and always participating in playing and singing activities. Well done

Arjun (Moonstone) - I really enjoyed your playing during "Pass the Bar." You played with accurate strokes, which helped express your playing. Great job!

Tiana (Starlite) - You contributed really well to today’s rehearsal. You gave an accurate description of an ostinato, which helped the other musicians better understand how to use it in their playing.

Year 6

Alma (Garnet) – Excellent contribution today during our listening session. You were able to back up your points with reasoning for why you enjoyed the pieces of music

Edward (Jet) – For always demonstrating respect towards others and contributing positively to all rehearsals. Great job

Evie (Kyanite) – You made a fantastic contribution to your group work today by offering creative words for your word bank

Julian (Kyanite) – You contributed to your group piece with creativity and fantastic musical playing. You made excellent choices for your graphic score piece. Well done!

Ismail (Jet) – I was impressed with your willingness to showcase and perform your group piece. Thank you for sharing and for making strong musical decisions in your piece.

Alyna (Garnet) – You always follow our musical expectations and work hard to develop your skills as a musician. You set an excellent example for the rest of the class. Well done!