Conducting workshops begin this Friday 23rd August with Mrs Brodie and Ross Gunning after school in Music Studio 2.  Please come along if you would like to know more about how to lead an ensemble – very useful if you are thinking of studying music in the future!

The Williamwood High School Traditional Music Band has played at many venues over the last few years, including Celtic Connections, The Edinburgh Festival and Iona Abbey. In June 2013, after many rehearsals, where pupils continually showed great enthusiasm and dedication, the “Trad Band” set off for an exciting trip to Paris and Disneyland. The highlight of the trip was a concert in the Performing Arts Arena of Disneyland, where pupils performed a programme of traditional music, confidently and musically.

Afterwards pupils (and staff) had a great time enjoying some of the very scary theme park activities.

The remaining time was spent enjoying the weather, and exploring the fabulous sights and sounds of Paris and Brugge.

After a night on the boat from Zebruggee to Hull, where the cinema and fine cuisine were sampled enthusiastically by all, pupils and staff returned to Williamwood, tired but happy.

The next payment of £150 is due by Friday 23rd Aug. 

This month’s composer is George Crumb.  Click on his name at the right hand side of this page to read about him and listen to some of his music.