As the term races toward its festive finale, November has been jam-packed with musical progress, creativity, and teamwork across all our schools and programs. From Christmas classics to chart-topping hits, our students and tutors have been hard at work, preparing for end-of-term showcases that will bring the community together through the power of music. Here’s what’s been happening across our sessions this month:
🎶 1-2-1 Students
A huge congratulations to our students who recently achieved incredible results in their graded music exams, including one Distinction and two Merits! Many more are on the brink of completing their submissions, and we couldn’t be prouder of their dedication.
🎭 Mondays at The Edge Theatre, Chorlton
Edge Group 1: This group has mastered three songs and is gearing up to impress parents with their progress at the upcoming showcase. Their enthusiasm and effort are shining through in every session.
Edge Group 2: Hitting their stride this month, this group has been swapping instruments and roles for variety. They’re tackling their setlist with focus and flair, showing steady growth in their musical journey.
🎸 Saturday Rock Bands
11am Group: Progressing with Crazy Little Thing Called Love and Shine, this group is mastering challenging chord changes and improving their ensemble playing. New member Lois has brought fantastic energy to the team.
12pm Group: Working on Espresso and Santa Tell Me, this band has been delving into advanced concepts like transposing songs and self-organizing during sessions. We’re sad to say goodbye to two members but excited to see what this talented group achieves next.
1pm Group: Experimenting with various arrangements, this group is aiming to polish five songs, including Come As You Are and Lose Yourself. They’ve been collaborating dynamically, with members stepping up to try new roles.
2pm Group: With the addition of a new bassist, this group has solidified their sound and mastered songs like Vertigo by U2. Their mature approach and dedication make them a standout team.
3pm Group: This vibrant group is still exploring instruments and building their cohesion as a band. They’ve made excellent progress on Ghostbusters and are rediscovering Beautiful Things with new members.
🎵 Oswald Primary After-School Clubs
Monday Guitar Gang: This group has been thriving, performing Dance Monkey with harmony vocals and improving their timing on Ghostbusters. Their leap in progress this month is remarkable!
Tuesday Y2-4 Rock Band: The younger rockers have been working hard on We Will Rock You and Shotgun. They’re learning to play in time and develop their band chemistry.
Wednesday Rock ‘n’ Roll Choir: The choir has been exploring rock and pop classics in preparation for a festive showcase, including a surprise Christmas number!
Thursday Y4-6 Rock Band: This group has polished Call Me Maybe and mastered Ghostbusters, showing dedication and creativity in every session.
Friday Rockulele Ukulele Club: The ukulele stars are excelling with Shake It Off and diving into festive tunes. Their ability to blend chords and single notes is fantastic progress!
🎤 Alderbrook Primary Rock Band Sessions
November saw these groups exploring fun tunes like Old Town Road and Firework. Recently, they’ve been focusing on Christmas classics, working hard to prepare for festive performances.
🎅 St Mary’s Primary School
Students have tackled challenging rhythms and notes to master Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Jingle Bells. The after-school club has also been a highlight, with Spooky Scary Skeletons and Rocking Around the Christmas Tree in the works for their showcase.