Tickets are now available for this informal evening of music in a relaxing jazz club setting on Thursday 4^th October at 7:00pm, priced at Adults £4 and Concessions £2.  Light refreshments will be on sale.

The Performing Arts department welcomes Mrs Claire Raeburn to the team as the new link member from the Senior Management Team.  We are certain you will enjoy her choice of music for this month’s Desert Island Discs and the information that accompanies the songs.

Pupils are also encouraged to read about this month’s selected composer.

Please note that Mrs Anderson will not be in school next week, Wednesday 12th September.  Lessons will resume as normal the following week.

Each year, pupils have three opportunities to achieve Music Colours.    This year pupils are invited to submit evidence by:

Term 1

Monday 22nd October

Term 2

Monday 4th March

Term 3

Monday 20th May

The criteria for achieving these Colours will be explained at assemblies.

Any pupils wishing to start a rock band should see Ms Williams with a list of band members, instruments and ideal rehearsal times for lunchtimes or after school.

Certificate class timelines have now been updated on the website.  Dates of all assessments and deadlines are listed for 2012-13 S3 – S6 classes.

In preparation for the ABRSM theory examinations on 7th November, music staff will be running a series of theory lessons on Wednesday lunchtimes.  These sessions will commence on 26th September.  Pupils are required to bring their ABRSM theory books to the class.  All grades will be addressed with the focus being on Grade 5.  Further information can be obtained from Ms Williams.

Aural classes will be offered in line with the ABRSM practical examinations.  Details to follow.  Information can be obtained from Mrs Dippie.

Initial timetables will be displayed on the website from Monday.  Please note that Ms Rose (percussion) will not be in school on Monday 2oth August and that Mr Finnigan (guitar) will not be in on Friday 31st August and that his lessons will take place on Monday 3rd September.  Pupils should regularly check the instrumental noticeboard and website for updates.

Tickets will be on sale shortly for our first ever Autumn Jazz Festival which takes place on Thursday 4th October and will feature the Williamwood Big Band, the school choir, a jazz combo and various soloists. Tickets will be priced at £4 and £2. We look forward to an informal evening of music in a relaxing, jazz club setting.

Tickets are now available for this year’s school show.  Come along and be entertained by pupils from S1 – S6 as they bring to you ‘Grease the Musical’.  Tickets are priced at £6/£4 and can be purchased from the Performing Arts base and from the Street at lunchtime. The show is on Wednesday 20th June through to Friday 22nd June.