A number of our pupils are performing at a concert in Giffnock South church alongside the Paisley Philharmonic Choir on the evening of Sunday 2nd June.  The concert is aid of the Ekwendeni project which is supported by four local churches.  The pupils involved are: Chris Vettraino S1, Amy Clarke S4, Ishara Waidyarathna S4, Luke Maher S5, Richard Scholfield S5 and Mairi Gillespie S6.  Tickets will be on sale at the door.

The next payment of £150 is due by Friday 17th May.  Check the New York website for details.

The department are now receiving evidence for this term for the Performing Arts Achievement Ties.  The deadline for this is Monday 20th May.

A reminder of the criteria can be seen below:

Criteria

Congratulations to the following pupils who were all performing in the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland Junior Orchestra concert at Gateshead last Sunday Night:

Oboe-Chris Vettraino S1, Clarinet-Eve Burgoyne S2, Bassoon-Lucy Gibson S2, Alice Beglan-Grant S2, Campbell Lang S1, French Horn-Alec Ross S2, Gregor McInnes S2, Lorna Paton S2 and Percussion-Calum Robson S2 and Tom Potter S1

This course is open to Wind, Brass and Percussion students at Grade 4 standard or above.  It takes place at The High School of Glasgow from Mon 22 – Fri 26 July.  If you are interested in applying come and see some of the music staff to get an application form.

There are a number of music courses which are suitable for students wishing to experience what life would be like on a full-time music course.  These include:

Guitar – a one week immersion in the study of guitar focusing on technical and musical development

Percussion – five day immersion in the study of percussion focusing on technical and musical development

Entry into the Creative Industries  (Music) –  this week long course is for senior pupils that are considering a career in music

Pupils may be eligible to apply for the Agnes Allen Bursary Scheme

Visit the website www.rcs.as.uk/summerschools for further information

The Higher Recital Evening is taking place on Thurs 28th Feb at 7pm in the Music department.

The department are now receiving evidence for this term for the Performing Arts Achievement Ties.  The deadline for this is Monday 4th March.

A reminder of the criteria can be seen below:

Criteria

The dates have been set for the Intermediate and Higher practical examinations in music.  They are going to start on Monday 25th February. 

Good luck to everyone involved.

Congratulations to the following pupils who have all got places in NYOS. 

In the NYOS Junior Orchestra are:  Campbell Lang S1 ( Bassoon), Chris Vettraino S1 (Oboe), Tom Potter S1 (Percussion),  Eve Burgoyne S2 (Clarinet), Gregor McInnes S2 (French Horn), Callum Robson S2 (Percussion) and Alec Ross S2 (French Horn). 

In the NYOS Senior Orchestra are Lucy Gibson S2 and Andrew Vettraino S3 both on bassoon. 

In  The National Youth Orchestra of Scotland are Luke Maher S5 and Stuart Vettraino S5 both on French Horn.

Click here to get to the website and see if you recognise anyone!