A packed crowd fitted into Music Studios 1 and 2 to listen to the first ever Williamwood’s Young Singer of the Year competition.  All singers delivered great performances making the decision all the more difficult for the judges, Helen McVey and Nick Zekulin, who are both members of staff at the Royal Scottish Conservatoire.  After much deliberation, the results were as follows:

Junior Category                         Senior Category

Winner: Eubha Akilade              Winner: Alex Renfrew

Runner-up: Sophie Aziz             Runner-up: Callum Gairns

Over £150 was raised for Marie Curie’s “Sing Out” campaign.  Well done to all involved in this great event.  We look forward to next year!

Photographs are in the website gallery.

This event has now sold out but a few tickets will be made available to purchase at the door.  We are hoping for a prompt start at 7pm.  Good luck to all the singers taking part!

Congratulations to Frances Paton S4, Luke Maher S5 and Stuart Vettraino S5 who were all chosen to perform alongside the Royal Scottish National Orchestra yesterday. See attached pictures.

Performing Arts Colours are awarded to students who have excelled in music outside of school. Click on the criteria link below to see some examples of the types of activities which qualify. Students should bring in written evidence to prove their involvement in any such activities this session. The deadline for this term is Monday 12th November. There will be a further opportunities in the next two terms to bring in any evidence.

Criteria

Congratulations to Cameron Graham, Hannah Lee and Mhairi Gillespie who all performed excellently at the Trinity Achievers’ Showcase Concert on Friday night at Sherbrooke, St Gilberts’ Church in Glasgow.

Tickets are now available for this event which takes place on Wednesday 7th November.  Please see any member of the Music department for further details.

Family and friends packed into a very full Drama Studio last Thursday evening for the first ever Autumn Jazz Festival to listen to music by the Williamwood Big Band, the Senior Choir, a jazz combo and soloists.  The Big Band played pieces such as Tequila and Georgia On My Mind, the choir sang numbers including Haven’t Met You Yet and Wonderful World with a lively performance of Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy by a group of senior pupils.   The jazz combo produced a high standard of musicianship playing numbers such as Green Onions and Autumn Leaves.  Solos came from Stephanie Boyce and Eilidh Ratcliffe although many of the ensemble items featured soloists.

The event proved a great success and we look forward to developing it further next year.

Thank you to all who supported.  Photographs can be viewed on the gallery page.

“Thank you for an amazing night!”

“There is an unbelievable amount of talent in the music department.”

“Jazz isn’t my thing but I really enjoyed the evening.”

“Can’t wait for next year.  My toes were tapping all night!”

Mr Gordon’s lessons will be taught by Mr Laing for the next five weeks while Mr Gordon tours with Al Jarreau.  Timetables are as normal.

Tickets are selling quickly for this event although some will be available on the door from 6:45pm.  Additional seating will be placed around the room as required but early arrival will guarantee a table for six.

Audition forms are available from Mrs Dippie for this new event in the Music Department.  Pupils should rehearse two contrasting songs for the auditions which will be held in early October.  The final will take place on Wednesday 7th November at 7pm.