Swing Band are playing one extended set at the Social on 25th April, followed by 2 sets from the Marines Dance Band. Tickets are £10 each from the Music Department and include pie’n’peas (selection of fillings). We MUST know numbers by Tuesday 22nd April (first day back after Easter) at the very latest, so if you haven’t yet purchased yours please do so asap (swing Band have a rehearsal on Thursday after school), or at the very least, let rbu@uvhs.uk know you are intending to come (and pay him before the event).

32 students have been invited to join the massed band for the finale of the concert on 26th April – they each received a letter today about rehearsals on Friday 25th (after school @ The Coro), and the rehearsal on Sat 26th. A copy of the letter is below:

Swing Band is rehearsing on THURSDAY after school (Little Big Band is on Wednesday as well). The following letter will be given out at the rehearsal:

Fantastic rehearsal this afternoon – definitely looking forward to the Marines’ visit in a few weeks! During the rehearsal the following letter was given out to all Wind Band players informing you of the arrangements for the concert on Sat 26th April.

A reminder of the rehearsals this week and straight after Easter in preparation for our weekend with the Marines. We need full attendance at all rehearsals wherever possible (we still can’t play 2 of the Wind Band pieces!!!).

Mon 31^st March            Wind Band (3.30-5pm) in Hall

Wed 2^nd April                 Little Big Band (3.30-4.35pm) in Drama Studio

Thur 3^rd April                  Swing Band (3.30-4.35pm) in Drama Studio

Thu 24^th April                 Wind Band (3.30-5pm) in Hall

With our concerts alongside the Royal Marines rapidly approaching (and the school production & Easter in the way) here is the updated rehearsal/concert schedule going into May:

The time has come!!!!

Tickets are now on sale for the UVHS Swing Band/Marines Dance Band social evening at The Coro on Friday 25th April. They are only available from the Performing Arts office and are priced at £10 each (which include a pie’n’peas supper courtesy of Del.ish in Barrow). Swing Band players do NOT need a ticket as they are performing.

ALL students must be accompanied by an adult if they are attending the evening due to licensing regulations, but there is no limit on the number of tickets one family can buy – feel free to bring family/friends; this will not be a publicised event.

Cash or cheques payable to ‘Friends of UVHS Music’ please. Numbers are restricted so don’t miss out on what is always a brilliant evening.

If any yr10-13 music students (who are playing at the equivalent standard of grade 5 or above) wish to join one of the fantastic Work Experience weeks with the Royal Marines Band Service (held over half-term holidays), please print off the attached information and application form. I can provide a Word Dox version if preferred – please email rbu@uvhs.uk .

Any student interested needs to fill in the form as soon as possible and send it to the email address supplied – as said, this is a brilliant opportunity!!!

Sorry!!!!

Sorry for the very late notice, but this evening’s scheduled rehearsal for the Pit Band for the school production is cancelled. Please could everyone try to make tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon instead?? 3.30-4.35pm