UVHS Wind Band, Loire Valley 2023 – YouTube

More to follow – thank you to Tabi for editing them.

A reminder to the Tour Band that the remaining rehearsals prior to departure on Saturday (11.30am meet at school!) are:

Thu 13^th          Tour Band                   3.30pm-5.45pm (bring some water and a snack)

Fri 14^th             Tour Band                   2.40pm-5.15pm (students out of p6)

Congratulations to all the students involved in the Summer Concert last night – they were all fantastic and played their socks off! Also, thank you to everyone who came and supported us: it makes such a difference for the groups if they are playing to a big and appreciative audience.

Last minute please for a couple of adults to do the raffle from 6.15pm to the start of the concert and then at the interval as well.

We are desperately in need of raffle prizes for Monday’s concert (there is currently 1 bottle of Prosecco!). If you are able to donate something please bring it to this afternoon’s Tour Band rehearsal (3.30-5.30pm) or to the Music Dept on Monday morning.

TOUR BAND – don’t forget this afternoon’s rehearsal!!!!!

On Sunday 9th July the amazing ‘Joe Broughton’s Conservatoire Folk Ensemble is coming to The Coro’. This will be a really exciting and inspiring event for all UVHS musicians if they get the opportunity to go – https://www.thecoro.co.uk/event/grand-festival-finale/.

Joe Broughton’s Conservatoire Folk Ensemble has played major shows everywhere from The Royal Albert Hall to Fairport’s Cropredy Convention and Towersey and Shambala festivals. Not only is the live performance of this 50 piece band/orchestra second to none, you will most likely see the stars of tomorrow, with many leading artists on the folk scene having been students of Joe’s.

The Conservatoire Folk Ensemble is forever changing, always unique and has an energy & power that is unrivalled; it has to be seen to be believed. Using players from the prestigious Birmingham Conservatoire ensures that the standard of musicianship is top drawer and being led by folk fiddler Joe Broughton (Urban Folk Quartet, Albion Band, Joss Stone) means the music has the feel of a spontaneous folk orchestra and a show that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Whether you are fully fledged folk fan, lover of any good music or just looking for a fantastic and uplifting music experience we guarantee that this is the gig for you. It also comes highly recommended for inspiring young musicians!

Following some justifiable complaints raised today about inclusivity, we have reversed our decision on the Choir performing in the Summer Concert at The Coro on Monday 10^th July .  However, as we have had so few rehearsals since the Chamber Concert in May and there is a strike day next Friday the adapted rehearsal schedule is below.  Please could all the yr11 and yr13 singers make every effort to come in for these rehearsals, especially those who were soloists at the Chamber Concert (they will have to sign in at reception and yr11 MUST be in uniform)?  We really need everyone to attend rehearsals.

Rehearsals:

Wed 28^th June     12.55pm-1.25pm

Friday 30^th June   12.55pm-1.25pm

Thurs 6^th June      12.55pm-2pm

There is no rehearsal for any group on the day of the concert.

Many apologies for the changes and apologies for any upset caused.

Due to a Parents’ Evening next Thursday we are calling a Tour Band rehearsal on Friday 7th July until 5.30pm, even though it is a strike day and only yrs 10 & 12 are in. Please could all the tour band make every effort to attend?

This letter will be going out to ensembles this week.