Music News
It has been a busy and exciting few weeks in Music! Please read on...
Young Voices
Our KS2 Choir had the incredible opportunity to perform at Wembley Arena as part of the Young Voices Concert. The children represented the school brilliantly, singing with energy, confidence and superb focus alongside thousands of other young performers. It was a truly unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
Music Day Concert – Tuesday 24 March, 6.00-8.00pm
A reminder to any parents wishing to sign their child up to a performance slot at our Music Day concert. Here is the sign up link.
Children attending orchestra and KS2 choir will be expected to attend the concert. Please contact us via music@vineyard.richmond.sch.uk if you have any concerns about your child accessing the event. We will have a quiet, calm space available for those who may need it.
CHILDREN'S ARTWORK WANTED! We would love to have children's drawings of musical instruments for the Music Day poster. Please email them to music@vineyard.richmond.sch.uk or drop them to the office. Deadline: Monday 23 February.
Instrumental lessons
Lessons will continue after half term, and we are grateful to all who have already paid for their child’s Spring 2 lessons. The payment deadline is today; please pay promptly to ensure your child’s lessons continue. If your child is not already taking instrumental lessons, and you would like to sign them up, please email music@vineyard.richmond.sch.uk. If the cost is a barrier please email music@vineyard.richmond.sch.uk.
Choir News
The KS1 and KS2 choirs will both work towards the same performance at the Primary Singing Festival, run by Richmond Music Trust. Any child signing up to either of the two choirs in Spring 2 will have the opportunity to take part in the performance on Tuesday 19 May at the Rose Theatre in Kingston.
Richmond Music Trust Instrument Days
Coming up in the next few months: a series of days run by RMT for instrument players of all abilities. Find out more here:
https://www.richmondmusictrust.org.uk/site/ensembles-and-courses/courses/rmt-instrumental-days-2425/
Dates for your Diaries:
Sunday 1 March: RMT Keyboard Day
Sunday 8 March: RMT Recorder Day
Tuesday 10 March: ABRSM exams at The Vineyard Music Hub
Tuesday 24 March: Music Day at The Vineyard, including children's evening concert
Sunday 3 May: RMT Drum Day
Sunday 17 May: RMT Strings Woodwind & Brass Day
Tuesday 19 May: RMT Primary Singing Festival at The Rose Theatre, Kingston (concert to parents at 4.00pm)
What have year 6,4&2 been up to?
Year 6
In Year 6, preparations are well underway for their Whole Class Band performances of Everyday People on 10th March. Our musicians have been developing their ensemble skills, listening carefully to one another and working hard to refine their parts. We are looking forward to sharing their progress with you very soon.
Year 4
Our year 4 have been learning how to identify notes on the musical stave. They are now applying this knowledge to read and play the notes of Tideo on tuned percussion and piano, building both their notation skills and performance confidence.
Year 2
Our Year 2 Musicians have been performing their own versions of Hi Low Chicka Low. Here are some of the highlights:
Aaryn (Turquoise) - Well done for a fantastic performance of Hi Low Chika Low. You sung the song with confidence and accurate actions that matched the direction of pitch in the song. Keep up the great work!
Finley (Pearl) – Well done for your focused effort during Hi Low Chika Low today. You worked hard to remember the actions and kept trying even when it was tricky. Your confidence grew as the song went on, and that effort really showed. Keep it up!
Naz (Amethyst) – Great job joining in with Hi Low Chika Low today. You sang with enthusiasm and followed the actions carefully, showing good listening and engagement throughout the session. Well done for your positive contribution to the lesson!
Aaryn (Turquoise) - Well done for a fantastic performance of Hi Low Chika Low. You sung the song with confidence and accurate actions that matched the direction of pitch in the song. Keep up the great work!
Finley (Pearl) – Well done for your focused effort during Hi Low Chika Low today. You worked hard to remember the actions and kept trying even when it was tricky. Your confidence grew as the song went on, and that effort really showed. Keep it up!
Naz (Amethyst) – Great job joining in with Hi Low Chika Low today. You sang with enthusiasm and followed the actions carefully, showing good listening and engagement throughout the session. Well done for your positive contribution to the lesson!