{"id":3119,"date":"2023-11-03T10:50:35","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T10:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/?p=3119"},"modified":"2023-11-03T10:50:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T10:50:35","slug":"glasgow-create-christmas-concerts-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/create\/2023\/11\/03\/glasgow-create-christmas-concerts-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Glasgow CREATE Christmas Concerts 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Parent, Carer,<\/p>\n<p><strong>Glasgow CREATE Schools\u2019 Christmas Concerts 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 2023 Showcase Christmas Concerts will take place in City Halls on Monday 4th &amp; Tuesday 5th December at 19.30.<\/p>\n<p>The Chamber Concerts will take place on Saturday 9th December at 1100-1200, and 12.15-13.15<\/p>\n<p>Ensembles will perform on the following days and times:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Monday 4th December<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nGSSO<br \/>\nSymphonic Wind Band<br \/>\nString Orchestra<br \/>\nChoir (Junior &amp; Senior)<br \/>\nPercussion Ensemble<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Concert Arrangements Monday 5th December \u2013 Concert 19.30pm<\/span><br \/>\nGSSO should arrive at <strong>16.00<\/strong> for rehearsal, all remaining performers should arrive at <strong>17.15<\/strong> for stage setup and a final seating rehearsal.<br \/>\nPerformers should enter via the Stage Door on Albion Street where they will be directed to their dressing room. They will then be escorted to the Grand Hall for a rehearsal. All performers will be supervised from this point until the end of the performance by GES Staff.<br \/>\nThere will be time between the end of the rehearsal and the start of the concert for a meal break, so please bring a packed tea and bottled water to drink.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Tuesday 5th December<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nGSSO<br \/>\nConcert Band<br \/>\nString Sinfonia<br \/>\nChamber Choir<br \/>\nSenior Brass<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Concert Arrangements for Tuesday 5th December \u2013 Concert 19.30pm<\/span><br \/>\nGSSO should arrive at <strong>16.00<\/strong>, all remaining performers should arrive at <strong>17.15<\/strong> for stage setup and a final seating rehearsal.<\/p>\n<p>All other arrangements for the concert are as per the Monday concert.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Saturday 9th December 11.00-12.00, 12.15 \u2013 13.15pm &#8211; Chamber Concerts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>11.00<\/th>\n<th>12.15<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Junior Brass<\/td>\n<td>String Ensemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Flute Choir<\/td>\n<td>Guitar Ensemble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clarinet Choir<\/td>\n<td>Intermezzo Strings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Saxophone Ensemble<\/td>\n<td>Piano Solos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Piano Solos<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Concert Arrangements for Saturday 9th December<\/span><br \/>\nAll performers should arrive at <strong>09.30<\/strong> for rehearsal and concert set up.<br \/>\nPerformers should enter via the Stage Door on Albion Street where they will be directed to their dressing room. They will then be escorted to the Recital Room for rehearsal and set up. All performers will be supervised from 09.30 until the end of the performance by GES Staff.<br \/>\nThere will be time between the end of the rehearsal and the start of the concert for a break, so please bring a snack and bottled water to drink.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>End of Concert Arrangements<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nAll performers should be collected at the end of the concerts (approximately 21.20 on the 4th and 5th December and approximately 13.15 on 9th December) from Albion Street entrance.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Concert Wear<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Black <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">collared<\/span> shirt, with CREATE tie ( this will be provided on the day of performance)<br \/>\nBlack trousers (not jeans) or long skirt<br \/>\nBlack socks\/tights and black smart shoes (not trainers)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Tickets<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nTickets for concerts on 4th and 5th December will go on public sale on Monday 6th November, Chamber Concert tickets will go on sale Monday 13th November and can be purchased online, or from the Box Office in City Halls and also at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Patrons can also purchase tickets by phoning the ticket line on 0141 353 8000. When purchasing tickets please ensure you ask for tickets for the <strong>Glasgow Schools\u2019 Christmas Concerts with exact date your child is performing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Monday 4th Tickets &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowlife.org.uk\/event\/1\/glasgow-create-city-music-groups-christmas-concerts\">https:\/\/www.glasgowlife.org.uk\/event\/1\/glasgow-create-city-music-groups-christmas-concerts<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tuesday 5th Tickets &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowlife.org.uk\/event\/2\/glasgow-create-city-music-groups-christmas-concerts\">https:\/\/www.glasgowlife.org.uk\/event\/2\/glasgow-create-city-music-groups-christmas-concerts<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Saturday 9th <strong>11am<\/strong> Tickets &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowlife.org.uk\/event\/2\/glasgow-create-city-music-group-christmas-chamber-concert-1\">https:\/\/www.glasgowlife.org.uk\/event\/2\/glasgow-create-city-music-group-christmas-chamber-concert-1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Saturday 9th <strong>12.15pm<\/strong> Tickets &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowlife.org.uk\/event\/1\/glasgow-create-city-music-group-christmas-chamber-concert-2\">https:\/\/www.glasgowlife.org.uk\/event\/1\/glasgow-create-city-music-group-christmas-chamber-concert-2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please note that all concerts are public events and that GES have no control over the sale\/distribution of tickets \u2013 tickets for all concerts will be sold on a first come first served basis. Previous concerts have sold out in a matter of days so please ensure you purchase your tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n<p>Please do not hesitate to contact Pamela Black, ESO on 07387231777 should you require any further information.<\/p>\n<p>Yours sincerely,<br \/>\nLouise Hamilton<br \/>\nQuality Improvement Officer \u2013 Creativity and Expressive Arts<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Parent, Carer, Glasgow CREATE Schools\u2019 Christmas Concerts 2023 The 2023 Showcase Christmas Concerts will take place in City Halls on Monday 4th &amp; Tuesday 5th December at 19.30. 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