Category Archives: Turriff Academy

Turriff Academy “Buddy Holly Story” HMT

On the 1st of October senior music pupils attended the performance of the Buddy Holly Story at HMT in Aberdeen. Rock n roll is a style of music currently being studied by the new National 4/5 music performing and music technology classes and this musical gave pupils an insight not only to the music of this era but also the culture,fashion and way of life for musicians. The pupils enjoyed the performance and say that they particularly enjoyed the fact that the actors were also the musicians for the band.

 

Turriff Academy Samba Workshop

On the 27th September a Samba workshop was held for all S2 music pupils. Mat Clements from the drumming company “wherestheone” came to the school to work with the pupils. World music is currently being studied in S2 and this workshop gave the perfect opportunity for pupils to learn about Samba, giving them hands on experience of performing as part of a Samba band. Senior pupils also attended a workshop in the afternoon where Mat concentrated on more complex rhythmic drumming patterns used in Samba music. It was a great day which was enjoyed by all. A video of the Samba workshop can be viewed on the music department blog. www.turriffacademymusicdept.com. Well done to all involved 🙂