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.

Dance Bursary Opportunity for 13-18 years olds

Hampshire County Council's Arts & Museums Service are seeking applications for an exciting opportunity. Springboard - a Dance Bursary Scheme for talented young dancers in Hampshire. Please read more about the Scheme on their webpage: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/arts-service/arts-funding/springboard.htm

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) - Open Day

Thinking about studying music at further education? The Academy of Contemporary Music, in Guildford, has an open day coming up in June. They are also offering some intensive one week courses over the summer for anyone considering taking their music further. They offer subjects such as Music Theory, Sight Reading and Music Notation and Technique and Improvisation, starting from £195 per week. 

Visit their site HERE to have a look at all their opportunities!

House Dance - Auditions

House Dance is back! 

This popular Inter House Dance Competition will be led by a team of Year 9 and 10 Dance Captains. The theme of the Competition this year is ‘The Four Elements’. 

The House Dance Captains will be holding open auditions for students in Years 7 to 10 (boys and girls). The auditions will take place in the Dance Studio from 3.10-4.30pm on:

Monday 20 May – Arnold House

Tuesday 21 May – Lister House

Wednesday 22 May – Newton House

Any student who has a strong interest in dance and would like to audition should sign their name on the audition sheets outside the dance studio. Please remember to bring your dance kit on the day of the audition!

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to take on the role of a House Dance Captain this year:

Arnold House

Gina Stocchetti (Year 10)

Beth Linton (Year 9)

Heidi McLeish (Year 9)

Lister House 

Bryony Martin (Year 10)

Lauren Sigrist (Year 10)

Rebecca Stoneman (Year 9)

Newton House

Alicia Hendy (Year 10)

Robyn Leger (Year 10)

Jazmin Arnold (Year 10)

If you have any questions about House Dance please see Mrs Wearing in the Dance Studio!