Academy of Contemporary Music - Open Day!

Summer Concert

Please note that the rehearsal schedule for the Summer Concert is now displayed at Music Block's front door with detailed instructions for all participants. The Summer Concert programme is displayed too. It is important that you read all the instructions so that the rehearsal and the concert can run smoothly. If there are any further questions please speak to Mrs Pejovic, Miss Hudson and Mr Ashford.

In addition, our performing dress code states that all participants should wear black, look smart and boys should have any coloured tie. T-shirts, jeans, trainers, high heels or revealing clothing are not permitted.

It is advisable for students to provide their own still water for refreshment.

All participants should arrive at 6:30pm for sound check and tuning.They should bring their instruments and sheet music with them.

Summer Concert is on Wednesday,19th June at 7:30pm in the Main Hall.It will be great to see you there!

Tickets are on sale now and are available from Mrs Kavanagh in Sixth Form.

Mrs Pejovic
Head of Music

Music Department Successes!

Students Perform for the Mayor
On Saturday 8th June pupils from the Music Department were invited to perform for the Mayor at Yateley Manor School in a collaboration concert with local Primary Schools and Yateley Choral Society.  The concert was a fundraiser, raising money for the Mayor's Charity.  The concert involved the participation of the following students:

Jonny Beavis / Jake Bland / Finn Bradley / Daniel Christovic / Matt Cooke / Sam Crouch / Sarah Daniels / Rebecca Day / Henry Fricker / Jennifer Hampton / Christopher Hartland / Christine Keen / Jessica Oatley / Evie Petts / Eilidh Reid / Alistair Slack / Beth Walker 

All pupils performed extremely well and Miss Hudson, Ms Pejovic and Mr Ashford are all very grateful of those involved.  Thank you for taking the time out of your weekend!

Miss Hudson

Yateley Students to Perform at the Gig on the Green!

Several Yateley School musicians have been invited to perform at the Gig on the Green,due on Sat 29th June.The organisers have heard their performances in our House Music Concert back in February and were impressed by their musicality and maturity.If you have no other plans please come to the event and support duet of Jake Bland and Jonny Beavis, Matthew Santana and Carrie Lewis and solos of Finn Bradley and Jessica Oatley.

Mrs Pejovic

Head of Music

Student Success

Our former student and amazing trombonist, Oliver Martin,will be performing at famous Ronnie Scotts jazz club in Soho, London, on Saturday 29th June! Tickets are priced at around £25.

Olli is definitely worth a listening to. He will commence his trombone studies at the Royal Academy of Music in September.If you are planning a trip to London on that day I would recommend this young man's music for your enjoyment.

Mrs Pejovic

Head of Music

Saturday Activities

We have recently started putting on family activities in DS1 on a Saturday morning! Our first one was a free family film, 'Madagascar 3'! This Saturday (8th June) we have a family Circus Skills Workshop from 10.30-11.30am. It is £4 per ticket and booking is essential! If you are interested or know someone who may be interested (younger brothers or sisters?!) please pass the information on. Tickets can be secured by calling 01252 877190 or email community@yateleys.com.