Performing Arts Week: Monday 11 – Sunday 17 October 2010
A new initiative at S Anselm’s is the Performing Arts Week, where the pupils will enjoy new experiences of music, dance and drama.
Monday: INTERHOUSE MUSIC COMPETITION
On Monday 11 October, we have the inaugural Interhouse Music Competition at school, involving all pupils from year 3 and above. The competition takes place between 4 and 5.30 pm in the Hargreaves Hall, and parents should book their seats by emailing jon.weller@anselms.co.uk and stating how many seats they require. Please do remember that space in the Hargreaves Hall is limited and, with this being a popular, whole-school event, it is advisable to book spaces early.
All pupils in the school have been busy preparing a whole house song called ‘Pop Idol’ by Alan Simmons, who will be one of our judges.
Tick-off will take place in the Hargreaves Hall at the conclusion of the competition for all day pupils. Year 3 pupils are encouraged to stay until 5.30 if they are able, but can be picked up at the normal time if required.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: SINGING, DRAMA & DANCE WORKSHOPS
Over the course of these three days, each pupil in year 3 and above will take part in a singing workshop plus either a drama workshop or dance workshop.
On Monday, Alan Simmons will see all the pupils for a one-hour session working on ‘Pop Idol’ and other songs that he has written. His workshops have been a real favourite of our pupils in the past and we look forward to seeing him again.
On Tuesday, children in years 3 and 4 will have a drama workshop from the Babbling Vagabonds.
On Wednesday, children in years 5 and above will have a Bhangra dance workshop.
All of these workshops take place during the normal school day.
Thursday: CONCERT BY FORMER AND CURRENT PUPILS FROM S ANSELM’S
At 7 pm, we have a concert involving some recent former Music Scholars from S Anselm’s, plus the S Anselm’s Chapel Choir and soloists. The concert takes place in the Hargreaves Hall and will last for approximately 2 hours. Tickets cost £5 (concessions £2) and can be obtained by emailing jonweller@anselms.co.uk or by ringing 
01629 816836
. There will be a raffle and refreshments in the interval.
Friday: CONCERT – HOLYMOORSIDE CHORAL SOCIETY, NICHOLA DINNIGAN & STEVE MARSH (guitars), KATY STRUDWICK (flute) & RACHEL CRICK (soprano)
At 7 pm, we welcome some fine local musicians for a charity concert. Tickets are priced at £5 (£2 for concessions) and can be obtained by emailing jonweller@anselms.co.uk or by ringing 01629 816836. There will be a raffle and refreshments in the interval. The concert takes place in the Hargreaves Hall and will last for approximately 2 hours. Any S Anselm’s pupils wishing to come some or all of this concert can do so for £1. They should see Mr Weller if they wish to do this
Sunday: INFORMAL CONCERT – 11.30 am – HARGREAVES HALL
We have our first Informal Concert on Sunday 17 October and anyone who wishes to perform should see Mr Weller or their music teacher. Parents are most welcome.
For any more information about the week and your child's participation or involvement, please do get in touch.
Posted on
Fri, September 24, 2010
by JPW