Music Events Lent Term 2024
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Welcome to Music, Lent Term 2024 It’s another busy term with a wide variety of musical experiences on offer at Clifton. January starts with the Year 5 production of The Little Mermaid Jr. - great fun guaranteed - shortly followed by the annual Band Night on 23rd January in the Redgrave Theatre, a relaxed but high-quality evening of entertainment from our Upper School pop musicians. As well as visiting the masterpiece of gothic architecture St Mary Redcliffe for evensong, we make a long-delayed return to the world-class city-centre concert venue St George’s on 5th March, while on 12th March Prep and Upper School choirs combine for a rousing evening of opera choruses. There are many other wonderful solo and ensemble concerts in the Upper, Prep and Pre-Prep Schools - we hope to see you at one of these events soon!
James Drinkwater, Director of Music (Upper) Julian Edgell, Director of Music (Prep) Pip Gillam, Assistant Head (Pre-Prep), Head of Music (Pre-Prep) 2|
Prep - Year 5 Play
Upper - Band Night
Thursday 18th and Friday 19th January - 7.00pm-8.30pm The Redgrave Theatre, Percival Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LE
Tuesday 23rd January - 7.30pm-9.15pm The Redgrave Theatre, Percival Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LE
Come and see our Year 5s perform The Little Mermaid Jr. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance.
An evening of of pop, rock, and electro music - expect a real mix of songs from our fantastic groups including the Soul Bands!
Free to attend Open to parents and guests, pupils and staff
Free to attend Open to parents and guests, OCs, pupils and staff
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Upper - Chamber Choir Evensong
Prep - Anne Guy Concert
Thursday 25th January - 4.30pm-6.00pm St Mary Redcliffe Church, BS1 6RA
Monday 29th January - 6.30pm-9.00pm Prep Hall, Clifton College, BS8 3HE
We travel to what Queen Elizabeth I described as “the fairest, goodliest and most famous parish church in England”, St Mary Redcliffe, near the Bristol harbourside, to sing a traditional evensong service, including Bainton’s moving anthem ‘And I saw a new heaven’.
This evening of music is performed by our most talented Year 7s and 8s. In memory of the school governor who widely supported the music development in the Prep School.
Free to attend Open to all including members of the public
Closed event By invitation only
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Pre-Prep - Informal Concert
Prep - Informal Concert
Wednesday 31st January - 4.15pm-5.00pm Pre-Prep Hall, Butcombe House, The Avenue, Clifton BS8 3EZ
Tuesday 6th February - 4.00pm-5.00pm Prep Hall, Clifton College, BS8 3HE
Following the success of our first informal concert last term, pupils in Year 2 and Year 3 who are learning an instrument perform to friends and family.
The first Informal Concert of the term! Children from Years 4 to 8 of varying experiences perform to friends and family - expect a wide variety of genres and instruments.
Free to attend Open to parents, pupils and staff
Free to attend Open to parents and guests, pupils and staff
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Pre-Prep - Butcombe Song Competition
Upper - Music Technologists Advanced Performance Showcase
Friday 9th February - 9.30am-10.30am The Redgrave Theatre, Percival Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LE
Thursday 22nd February - 7.00pm-8.00pm Joseph Cooper Music School, Guthrie Road, BS8 3ET
Every pupil from Preschool to Year 3 takes to the stage in the Redgrave Theatre to perform their year group song. The winning year group is presented with the Bowring Trophy.
In a rare insight into the creative lives of two of our most active and successful Year 13 musicians, Tom and Maanmetta uncover their digital music production creations in a range of styles from EDM to glitchy experimental orchestral funk. Expect analysis and insight into timbres, processes, song-writing, collaboration with artists across continents, and an amazing aural sample of music from a duo of talents destined for success in the music industry.
Closed event Open to pupils and staff only
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Free to attend Open to parents, pupils and staff
Prep - Informal Concert
Upper - Joseph Cooper Concert at St George’s
Tuesday 5th March - 4.00pm-5.00pm Prep Hall, Clifton College, BS8 3HE
Tuesday 5th March - 7.30pm-9.30pm St George’s Concert Hall, off Park Street, BS1 5RR
Our second Informal Concert of the term. Children from Years 4 to 8 of varying experiences perform to friends and family - expect a wide variety of genres and instruments!
Our finest musicians return to ‘the best acoustic for chamber music in Europe’ at St George’s Concert Hall. Strings in Elgar’s ravishing Introduction and Allegro, duos, jazz, concert band and orchestra in Sibelius.
Free to attend Open to parents and guests, pupils and staff
Free to attend All Year 12s will be attending. Other pupils, parents and guests should book tickets directly through the St George’s website: https://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/whats-on/clifton-college/
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Upper and Prep - Joint Choirs Concert
Upper - BEP Concert Club
Tuesday 12th March - 7.00pm-8.00pm Clifton College Chapel, accessible via Guthrie Road, BS8 3EZ
Wednesday 13th March - 7.30pm-9.30pm St George’s Concert Hall, off Park Street
A thrilling evening of music with the combined forces of the Prep and Upper School Choir with orchestra.
We join with members from other Bristol Schools at St George’s to attend a social meet-up and concert given by the Manchester Collective, fusing jazz, new classical and Scottish folk.
Last year we enjoyed Rutter’s ‘Feel the Spirit’, and this year’s selection of opera choruses (from Verdi and Wagner to the famous children’s chorus in Bizet Toreador’s March from Carmen) promises to be just as thrilling.
Free to attend Open to parents and guests, OCs, pupils and staff
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Free to attend Open to parents and guests, OCs, pupils and staff
Pre-Prep - Informal Concert
Upper - Spotlight Concert
Thursday 14th March - 4.15pm-5.00pm Pre-Prep Hall, Butcombe House, The Avenue, Clifton BS8 3EZ
Friday 15th March - 5.30pm-7.00pm Joseph Cooper Music School, Guthrie Road, BS8 3ET
Our second concert of the Lent Term. Year 2 and Year 3 pupils of varying experiences perform to friends and family.
An opportunity for soloists and chamber groups to perform expect a wide range of genres and instruments.
Free to attend Open to parents, pupils and staff
Free to attend Open to parents and guests, OCs, pupils and staff
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Prep - School Concert
Pre-Prep - Easter Service
Tuesday 19th March - 6.30pm-8.00pm Prep Hall, Clifton College, BS8 3HE
Thursday 21st March - 3.20pm-3.50pm Clifton College Chapel, accessible via Guthrie Road, BS8 3EZ
An opportunity for all our Ensembles to perform a wide range of music - Strings, Brass, Guitar and Wind Ensembles as well as Orchestra, Swing Band, Junior Choir and Pop Groups.
Join us to celebrate Easter with a Spring Sing in our Chapel with all of our children from Nursery to Year 3. This event will be preceded by our annual Easter Bonnet Parade in the Quad.
Free to attend Open to parents and guests, pupils and staff
Free to attend Open to parents, pupils and staff
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Upcoming Upper House Recitals Our early morning recital series is a wonderful way to start the day! Come and hear 20 minutes of music from a talented Upper School musician - could be any age or instrument, but they are always most enjoyable. • • • • • •
11th January 8.20am - (OH) Alice H and Mabel M (voice) - Joseph Cooper Music School 18th January 8.20am - (HLH) Joung H (organ) - Chapel 1st February 8.20am - Trumpets! - Joseph Cooper Music School 22nd February 8.20am - (HLH) Ellie R (voice) and Amy F (sax) - Joseph Cooper Music School 29th February 8.20am - (SH) Kevin W (piano/violin) and Ben F (sax) - Joseph Cooper Music School 7th March 8.20am - (WT) Flower Y (piano/clarinet) and Mia V (voice) - Joseph Cooper Music School
Free to attend Open to all parents, pupils and staff
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Pre-Prep Fun Friday Sing Every Friday the Pre-Prep comes alive with the sound of music. All Nursery and Pre-Prep families are welcome to come and sing together with Mrs Gillam in the Pre-Prep Hall. • • • • • • • • • •
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Location Pre-Prep Hall Free to attend Open to all parents, pupils and staff
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Music Scholarships 11+, 13+ and 16+ Clifton College has a strong musical tradition, and the study of music is an integral part of the curriculum. We offer pupils a unique opportunity to achieve academic distinction and personal excellence. Each year, we offer a number of scholarships, awards and bursaries to individuals with that spark of potential. Talented musicians are encouraged to apply for a Music Scholarship whatever their instrument. There are scholarships at 11+ for entry into Year 7, 13+ for entry into Year 9 and at 16+ for entry into Year 12. These scholarships are merit based and competed for via examination, audition or other appropriate assessment. The scholarship programme aims to enable pupils to pursue music to as high a level as they wish. Some will look to study music beyond Clifton and aim to go into the music profession, whereas for others it is a wonderful way to relax and achieve something of real value alongside their academic studies. We look to help all musicians individually achieve their goals, whatever they might be. 16 |
Previous Music Scholars have gone on to study music at Oxford, Cambridge, Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music and other conservatoires; others have been members of award-winning close harmony groups and recorded their own albums. Find out more information at: www.cliftoncollege.com/upper/admissions Or contact: Mr James Drinkwater, Director of Music: jdrinkwater@cliftoncollege.com / 0117 3157 230
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Sir David Willcocks Organ Scholarship 16+ In 2012, Sir David Willcocks announced his generous commitment to a new sixth-form organ scholarship in his name at Clifton College. A partnership with Bristol Cathedral was established to augment the role, and the inaugural Willcocks Scholar was appointed in 2013. Holders since then have won organ scholarship places at several Oxbridge colleges as well as at Hereford Cathedral. A 32-foot extension of the Pedal Ophicleide reed at Clifton College was installed in Autumn 2017, and a CD recorded by Regent Records of the College choirs with pupil organists and brass was recorded in 2018 to celebrate this addition. This 16+ post is for a sixth-form entrant, running for two years. Candidates may also jointly apply for the 16+ academic scholarships. The successful candidate will receive support from the Sir David Willcocks Trust as well as the opportunity to apply for generous means-tested funding towards either a boarding or day pupil place, which could be as much as 100% of fees and free instrumental lessons. Find out more information at: www.cliftoncollege.com/upper/admissions
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Or contact: Mr James Drinkwater, Director of Music: jdrinkwater@cliftoncollege.com / 0117 3157 230
Directions to Venues Preschool: Clifton College Preschool, Guthrie Road, Clifton, BS8 3ET Forest Garden: Clifton College Forest Garden (opposite side of road from Preschool), Guthrie Road, BS8 3ET Pre-Prep Hall: Clifton College Pre-Preparatory School, Butcombe House, The Avenue, Clifton BS8 3EZ Prep Music Department: Top Floor of Merry House, Clifton College Preparatory School, The Avenue, Clifton, BS8 3HE Prep Hall: Clifton College Preparatory School, accessible from The Avenue, Clifton, BS8 3HE Chapel: Access to Chapel either through Memorial Arch, opposite 32 College Road BS8 3HJ or from Reception on Guthrie Road, BS8 3EZ Joseph Cooper Music School: Located on Guthrie Road, BS8 3ET The Crypt: Located underneath the Clifton College Chapel, accessible from the Sports Field side The Redgrave Theatre: Percival Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LE On street parking is available for free after 5pm.
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