Speyside High School's Music Blog

Cairngorm Ceilidh Trail

2012-02-15T12:36:00.002Z

Look at the Music notice board for information about this exciting summer opportunity. Graham was part of this last year and he is happy to give you more information.

SQA PERFORMING DATES

2012-02-15T12:24:00.001Z

Our performing exams will be held on Monday 5 March and Tuesday 6 March.

Burns Day at Speyside Nursery

2012-02-03T15:15:00.013Z

UK Drummer of the Year

2012-02-03T15:12:00.002Z

Best wishes go to Dominic Calzetti who is one of the last 10 finalists for UK Young Drummer of the Year. He takes part in the final stage of the competition on Sunday.

National Youth Choir of Scotland

2012-02-03T15:11:00.001Z

Congratulations to Lauren Thomson and Isla van der Heiden who will be joining the National Youth Choir of Scotland this year. We are delighted for them both!

Youth Music Theatre

2012-01-25T09:23:00.002Z

Posters and information about audition dates for YMT are now in school. Inverness auditions will be held on 13 February and Aberdeen on 12 February. Auditions may be booked online at www.youthmusictheatreuk.org. For more information, check the music department noticeboard.

Chicago

2012-01-24T15:25:00.002Z

We have two buses running to see this show in Aberdeen. There is a limited amount of spaces left. Collect a letter from Mr Mckay from the music department. Deposits, please, by the end of the week.

Burns Supper

2012-01-24T15:20:00.003Z

Wear something tartan. Please meet at 6pm if you are a piper to tune up. Everyone else is meeting at 6 30pm for the meal but if you aren't eating with us we will see you at 8pm ready to perform. The evening finishes at 10pm.

Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music

2012-01-24T15:19:00.002Z

The following pupils have been successful in the winter diet of ABRSM exams:

Ramsey El Naggar: Grade 5 Piano (Merit)
Ebba Kingham: Grade 5 Jazz Saxophone
Faye Morrison: Grade 5 Theory
Lesley Nicol: Grade 5 Piano (Distinction)
Lesley Nicol: Grade 5 Euphonium (Distinction)

Congratulations to you all.

Trip to see Chicago

2012-01-18T09:38:00.003Z

Mr Mckay is organising a trip to see the musical Chicago in Aberdeen in September. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. There is a list in R17 for pupils to add their name if they wish to book a place.

Burns day at Aberlour Nursery

2012-01-18T09:30:00.002Z

On 25 January, a group of our pupils will perform to the children at Aberlour Nursery.

Music and Community Development

2012-01-18T09:28:00.004Z

The Community Development team have met with a group of our young people. The first session is tonight in R17. The team will work to develop music for our young people and give them the experience they have asked for.

Dominic Calzetti-Top Ten Young Drummer of the Year

2012-01-17T09:50:00.002Z

Congratulations to Dominic Calzetti who is one of the top ten young drummers of the year in the UK. Dominic travels to Leamington Spa on 5 February to participate in the next part of the competition. We are delighted for Dominic and best wishes to him for the next stage.

Performing exams

2012-01-16T14:47:00.003Z

This is reminder that the visiting exam period for performing at Standard Grade and Higher levels is 14 February- 23 March 2012.

Dance Mix

2012-01-16T14:43:00.003Z

S1 and S2 have been busy creating their own dance mixes. We have been thinking about how to structure our pieces and there has been some fantastic music created! Our starter activities for lessons have focused on music from around the world. We have watched videos of a samba band from Brazil, sitar and tabla playing from India and today we saw gamelan playing from Indonesia.

Burns Supper

2012-01-16T14:38:00.002Z

Our first Burns Supper will be held next week on Thursday, 26th January. We have some musical items which include solo singing from Isla, Katrina and Lauren, guitars from Graham and Andrew and, excitingly, the reformation of The Speyside Fiddlers! Fiddlers has grown to include guitars, accordions, ukuleles and drums! Mr Mckay has been working hard with a team of staff to make the Burns Supper happen. Looking forward to it!

Graham at Celtic Connections

2012-01-16T14:37:00.004Z

Graham Campbell is off to Glasgow at the end of the month to perform with the Cairngorm Ceilidh Trail at the Celtic Connections festival. This is a great experience for Graham.

Christmas Service 2011

2011-12-21T13:48:00.006Z

Lovely performances today from Aileen, Fleur and Zoey, Megan and Higher Music students. The orchestra and vocal group were fantastic in providing music for the carols. I wish you all a Happy Christmas.

Higher Music Acoustic Set

2011-12-21T13:46:00.003Z

Lunchtime Christmas music for the auditorium. Well done to all the Higher Music students.

Christmas Service

2011-12-13T15:32:00.002Z

This will be held next week during P2 and will be conducted by Rev Shuna. Carols include O Little Town of Bethlehem and Hark The Herald. We will have a rehearsal during P1. Full school dress with shirt and ties etc is required for all school musicians.

Higher Music Unplugged

2011-12-13T15:31:00.003Z

Look out for the Higher Music class performing an acoustic set of Christmas tunes at lunchtime soon!

Rotary Award Winners 2011

2011-12-13T15:11:00.003Z

Thank you very much to the members of The Speyside Rotary for making these awards available to us.

Congratulations to our well deserved winners:

Lizzie Fraser, Ebba Kingham, Kirsty Lorimer, Yasmin Erginsoy, Katrina Adams and Graham Campbell.

Christmas Concert-2011

2011-12-13T14:58:00.010Z

What a fantastic evening of music. You were all superb! Great fun.

S1 and S2

2011-12-03T17:06:00.001Z

We have started our Christmas arrangements and pupils are learning to play a tune on an instrument of their choice. We will have some Christmas listening activities also.

Christmas Concert

2011-12-03T16:59:00.002Z

The concert on Tuesday is fast approaching and we have been rehearsing for some time now. Our groups will perform and some pupils have a solo slot.

The dress code for our performers is shirts and school ties, black trousers/skirts and black shoes.

We will be combining our concert with the Rotary Young Musician Awards.

The concert will start at 7 30pm. Performers should meet in the music room no later than 7pm.

Jam at Baxters and raise money for Children In Need

2011-11-21T15:39:00.004Z

This is an opportunity for you to meet and play with people from other schools. They plan to make a recording to raise money for Children In Need. See noticeboard or staff for more information. This is not supervised by Speyside High School staff.

National Youth Choir of Scotland

2011-11-09T12:30:00.001Z

Application forms for audition are in school now. Collect one from Room 17.

Opera Trip

2011-10-26T14:14:00.001+01:00

If you have secured a place on this trip please collect an information letter and forms from the music department. Forms and playment for the bus needs to be returned to us by 2 November at the very latest, please.

Opera Trip

2011-10-24T13:47:00.002+01:00

Our trip to the theatre is creeping up on us. Next week we will be seeing The Barber of Seville. More information about times etc very soon.

Rehearsals

2011-10-24T13:45:00.001+01:00

Orchestra-Thursday 1 15pm
String Group-Wednesday 1 15pm
Woodwind Group-Wednesday 1 15pm
Vocal Group-Wednesday 1 15pm

New Term

2011-10-24T09:49:00.007+01:00

We start our new term welcoming our headteacher, Mr Engstrand, to Speyside.

Yasmin, Graham and Andrew performed superbly at Mr Tierney's last assembly on Thurday.

Our pipers worked well together in preparing the music for our emotional farewell to Mr Tierney on the last afternoon of last term. Thanks must go to Stuart, Kayleigh, Bruce and to Graham for his advice and help. We wish Mr Tierney a very happy retirement.

Orchestra

2011-09-21T12:34:00.003+01:00

Orchestra rehearsals start on Thursdays at lunchtime.

Guitar lessons

2011-09-21T12:34:00.002+01:00

S1 pupils have received a letter with information about guitar lessons in school.

S5/6

2011-09-06T15:06:00.002+01:00

The majority of students are working very hard.
The performing assessment will be on 3 and 4 November. Compositions are taking shape. Literacy booklets are being completed and aural training takes place weekly. Students are learning concepts found in the Baroque era.

Home study-practice on both instruments. Learning concepts two or three times a week. Individual targets for each student is noted in their weekly target planner for music which most carry in their folders.

S4

2011-09-06T15:02:00.002+01:00

Improving grades on 2nd intruments is the focus this term. Guitarists have already recorded or are nearly ready and progress can be seen on other instruments. Pupils will, of course, benefit from home practice.

In listening we are completing Classical music or are working through The Blues.

Compositions are underway.

Home study-regular home practice on 1st and 2nd instrument.

S3

2011-09-06T14:59:00.003+01:00

Pupils are currently working towards a solo performing assessment on 19 September. They are preparing one piece/song for recording on that day.
Compositions are underway with many pupils starting with looking at chords.
In listening, we are learning about concepts found in Classical music.

Home study-if there is an instrument at home pupils should be practising regularly to make sure they are ready for their assessment on 19 September. Concepts learned in class should be learned at home.. The concepts are noted in jotters.

S2

2011-09-06T14:57:00.002+01:00

Everyone has chosen an instrument and piece/song and are starting to figure out their piece. They will rehearse until they are ready to record their performance.

Home study-if there is an instrument at home pupils may take their music to work on at home.

S1

2011-09-06T14:55:00.001+01:00

S1 are learning music literacy and are currently learning about note names, repetition and sequence. The are performing Super Trouper and classs performances are improving.

Home study-pupils who have instruments at home may take home their music to practice.

S1 Instrumental Lessons

2011-09-06T14:50:00.002+01:00

All S1 pupils have been given a letter home inviting them to apply for and audition for instrumental lessons in flute, clarinet or saxophone or brass or percussion and drum-kit. If you are interested then please return the form.

Glee style competition

2011-08-19T15:25:00.002+01:00

Moray Rotaract is holding a Glee regional style competition in Elgin Town Hall late November/early December.

If you would like to take part in this event let me know and I will pass on your details. Further information can be seen on the music department noticeboard.

New session 2011-2012

2011-08-18T12:45:00.002+01:00

Welcome back to all our pupils and especially to our pupils in S1 who we are looking forward to meeing over the next week.

S1 have been choosing to play guitar, bass guitar, drum-kit or keyboard and are getting their folders organised for the work ahead.

S2 are finishing improvisations.

S3-6 are composing, performing and listening and preparing for assessments and deadlines.

String group will start on Wednesday at 1 15pm and Orchestra will start when Study Club begins in September. Details to follow.

There are vacancies for woodwind and brass tuition and S1 pupils are invited to apply for audition.

Congratulations to you if you sat and exam last year. Good results!

Our final performance of the session!

2011-06-22T14:08:00.002+01:00

We have visitors in school from Bangladesh next week. We will perform Scottish music at the assembly on Tuesday. Zoey and Molly have agreed to play their fiddles and Graham will be playing his pipes. Hopefully, we will have some more pipers, too!

Update

2011-06-22T12:34:00.003+01:00

S2 are finishing their presentations and starting improvisation.
S3 are working on pieces for solo performing.
S4 are working on pieces for their second instrument and are recording their performances.
S5 (Higher/Int2 are starting their performance pieces, compositions and are learning about music from the Renaissance.
S6 are learning/revising Renaissance music and are also looking at performance pieces, working on composition and thinking about their analytical commentary.
Laptops are available for composition over the holidays on a 'first come/first served' basis.

S1

2011-05-30T13:39:00.001+01:00

S1 are performing the classic In The Mood and are learning about the different Jazz styles.

S3 Homework

2011-05-30T13:29:00.003+01:00

All pupils should be working towards preparing their performance on their second instrument for recording in June (week beginning 13th June). Regular practice at home is required to bring about improvement in performance.

National Youth Orchestra

2011-05-30T13:28:00.001+01:00

Audition requirements and details can be found on the Music department noticeboard.

Spirit of Brass Festival

2011-05-30T13:27:00.001+01:00

Check out the poster on the music department noticeboard for details of concerts.

Advanced Higher Performing

2011-05-04T20:24:00.002+01:00

Good luck for Friday. Eugene 2pm and Nicol 2.30pm

Int 2 Listening

2011-05-04T20:22:00.000+01:00

Good luck tomorrow!

Spring Concert and Rotary Awards

2011-04-27T14:53:00.009+01:00

A fantastic evening and super performances. Congratulations to all performers and award winners: Eugene Gaine, Nicol MacWilliam, Aileen Erginsoy, Julia Kenneth, Catriona Mulholland and Fleur Jackson. Thank you very much to The Rotary for generously giving us the awards.

The photos were taken during rehearsals and after the concert. One photo shows some of our performers waiting their turn to go on stage. We will make a display of photos and will issue performance certificates soon.

Easter Service

2011-04-27T09:38:00.003+01:00

Fantastic music! Well done to all.

Easter Service

2011-03-30T13:47:00.002+01:00

The rehearsal for the Easter service will take place in the auditorium during period 1 on Friday. Register with your P1 class teacher before making your way to the auditorium. School dress for performance is expected. Remember to take your instruments.

Summer Job Opportunity

2011-03-15T09:43:00.002Z

Check out the music department noticeboard for details of a summer job playing with Cairngorm Ceilidh Trail 2011. You are invited to apply for audition if you are between the age of 16 and 22. Experienced instrumental and singers required.

Comic Relief

2011-03-10T09:53:00.002Z

We will provide the opportunity for bands to perform live during lunchtimes for Comic Relief. Further details very soon.

National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland

2011-03-10T09:49:00.001Z

The band is visiting Dingwall this year to teach and collaborate with young pipers and drummers. If this interests you, more information can be found at www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/youth-pb or from the poster on the music department noticeboard.

Performing exams

2011-03-10T09:48:00.000Z

Well done to everyone who performed yesterday or on Tuesday. Let's hope for pleasing results in August.

EXAM TIMES CHANGE-IMPORTANT

2011-03-03T14:43:00.002Z

Unfortunately, I have had to make some changes to the exam timetable on Tuesday. Please check your new timetable (version 2) or the one which has been posted on the music department notice board to find out if you have been affected.

Summer Courses

2011-03-03T14:41:00.003Z

Details of two summer courses have came into school:
Youth Music Theatre UK
Edinburgh 18-21 July and 8-13 August

Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust
Dunblane 11-17 July

Leaflets can be found in R17 if you are interested.

Spring Concert and Rotary Awards

2011-02-23T15:44:00.000Z

The date for our Spring Concert in Tuesday 26 April 2011. We will combine this with the Rotary Awards.

Final Deadlines

2011-02-23T15:21:00.002Z

Advanced Higher
Commentary-3 March
Composition-10 March

Higher
Performing exam-8 March
Composition-10 March
Listening NAB-17 March

S4 Standard Grade
Performing exam-8/9 March
Composition-11 March
Group performing/2nd instrument-11 March

Comic Relief

2011-02-23T15:15:00.003Z

We are hoping to hold a Battle of the Bands during Comic Relief week. Let us know if you are interested in taking part. Eugene and Nicol are organising this.

Standard Grade, Int 2 and Higher Performing Exams 8 and 9 March

2011-02-23T15:13:00.003Z

Check the timetable on the music department notice board for the times of you exam. Most of you have your time slot written in your planners. You can pick up a timetable from R17.

Woodwind Tuition

2011-02-09T15:16:00.001Z

Lessons are currently available to pupils in S1 and S2. If you would like to find out more then speak to Mr Fryer or myself for more information.

STOP PRESS! EXAM DATES

2011-02-09T15:15:00.002Z

Higher, Intermediate 2 and Standard Grade performing exams will be held on 8th and 9th March.

String group

2011-01-31T12:20:00.003Z

Smoke on the Water is sounding good. Now that Graham, Alastair and Nicol have joined the group Mr Mustard is thinking about introducing AC/DC! Graham can already play it really well (as he demonstrated with the rest of S3 on Friday). Fantastic stuff.

Orchestra

2011-01-31T12:17:00.003Z

Fast progress was made on the Green Day arrangement last rehearsal. Those rhythms are tricky. We will contrast this piece with some Tchaikovsky. Look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday.

Good luck! Int 2, Higher and Advanced Higher

2011-01-31T12:14:00.003Z

Good luck and work hard in preparation for your performing and listening exams tomorrow.

String Group and Woodwind Group

2011-01-20T10:17:00.002Z

Rehearsals started yesterday. I was lucky to hear some of the string group's rehearsal yesterday. Working on improving your playing technique really improved the sound you were all making. A great rehearsal!

Int 2/Higher/Advanced Higher

2011-01-20T10:07:00.005Z

Your prelim exams (performing and listening) are to be held on Tuesday, 1 February. If you need another revision pack then let me know.

Compositions should be completed week beginning January 24.

Remember to bring the laptops back every morning please. Pupils in other years need to use throughout the day.

You need to use you time wisely in the run up to your exams and work hard. Spend time practising.

S4

2011-01-20T10:05:00.001Z

As you know, the exam period for solo performing starts on 15 February. Some of you are well prepared and many of you still have a lot of work to do. Songs must be sung from memory and we expect you to be learning your song words at home.

Many of you still have to make a quality recording on your second instrument.

Use your time wisely and work hard during the run up to your exams.

S3

2011-01-20T10:02:00.001Z

Your exams start at the end of the month. Two pieces/songs should be prepared. Songs should be sung from memory. You will have a listening exam also. See the department web page for revision advice. You will have specific S3 advice with you shortly.

Orchestra Rehearsal 19 January

2011-01-20T09:52:00.002Z

My apologies to you all and your parents for the short notice and cancellation of the orchestra rehearsal last night. This was due to unforseen circumstances. Sorry.

We will start next week on Wednesday at 4pm and the arrangement we will play is Green Day.

Look forward to seeing you all then.

Compositions in S1 and S2

2011-01-19T13:48:00.006Z

Pupils in S1 and 2 have composed fantastic pieces in a variety of styles. I have been impressed by the number of concepts discovered. Well done everyone!

We will focus on developing our instrumental/vocal and performing skills now. S1 are learning to play 500 Miles on their chosen instruments/voice and S2 are Rockin' All Over The World! Music is always available for home practice and a few pupils regularly take their music to practice on their instruments at home. Pupils who play orchestral or other instruments often take their instruments to class. They work on material from their lessons and also join in with the class in group performance.

Accordion tuition

2011-01-11T10:21:00.002Z

We have recieved information about accordion lessons today. Details are posted on the music department noticeboard for you to see if you are interested.

Rehearsals

2011-01-10T11:47:00.002Z

Rehearsals for orchestra, woodwind group and string group will start on Wednesday, 19th January 2011. Ceilidh band will start on Monday, 17th January.We will be preparing for our concert in the spring. Details to follow at a later date.

Assembly

2011-01-07T10:14:00.003Z

Congratulations to Ebba Kingham for playing her piano piece so well at the assembly today.

New Term

2011-01-06T10:08:00.003Z

I hope you all had a good holiday.

This is a very busy time for you as you prepare for yor exams.

SQA performing exam period starts on 15 February. S5/6 prelims start on 31 January. There is still a lot of hard work to be done!

Christmas Service

2010-12-22T12:19:00.003Z

You all sounded really good today!

Congratulations, Zoey, for passing your grade 2 violin.

Christmas Service

2010-12-20T11:42:00.004Z

We are open today with few pupils attending because of transport not running.

We still need to prepare for the Christmas Service on Wednesday, P2. There will be a rehearsal tomorrow and Wednesday P1 so please take your instruments.

The orchestra will play two carols and Patapan.

Woodwind group will perform the pieces we played on Thursday with Mr Fryer and backing tracks.

Vocal group will lead the singing of Once in Royal David's City and Hark The Herald.

Lauren will sing solo. Fleur will play piano.

Rehearsals will be held in the auditorium Tuesday and Wednesday during P1.

Snow day #4

2010-12-17T10:38:00.003Z

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are safe and warm as we have yet more snow and disruption to school.

Use you time wisely and prepare for your exams.

Advanced Higher and Higher folks-see my comments from yesterday below.

Henry-Use the time to prepare your guitar and bass guitar pieces. Practice loads and use the backing tracks. Learn concepts associated with Sonata Form from the powerpoint we used yesterday. Back this up with reading and revision from History of Music.

Isobel-See my comment on Sonata Form above. You will need to do this as well. Practice your singing and take account Miss Henderson's advice. Practice your percussion pieces on the glock.

S4 Standard Grade
As you know, your performing exam could be 15th February. You must make sure your programme is carefully prepared now and it should have dynamic contrast. Use backing tracks if you have them. Singers must not use words and sing from memory.

Your compositions are on the computers at school and so you should spend time studying Int1 and 2 concepts on Learn Listening Online.

S3 Standard Grade

You were asked to have your performance of Merry Christmas Everybody ready today so we could record it. We will do this on Tuesday (weather permitting). Keyboards must practice both hands and guitarists and bass guitarists must make sure they use the correct right hand finger technique. The chorus should be louder. Make sure you can play the whole of your part and pay attention to section E and F.

S1 and 2

If you have taken your folder home, continue to practice the piece you are working on. This could be Jingle Bells or Santa Claus is Comin' to Town. Some of you have chosen different songs and a few of you are learning Rudolph and Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree.

Performance for the Lunch Club

2010-12-16T14:11:00.002Z

We had great fun today! Well done to everyone who performed.

Higher Snow Disruption

2010-12-16T10:13:00.003Z

Ashleigh-Continue to practice your keyboard and singing, taking on board your targets. Work through Classical powerpoint 2 (starts with sonata form) in conjuction with Learn Listening Online.

Regan-Practice your songs and glockenspiel pieces. Work through Classical powerpoint 2 (starts with sonata form) in conjuction with Learn Listening Online.

Woodwind in the Church

2010-12-16T10:03:00.003Z

Well done to Aimee, Rachel and Julia who played Christmas music with Mr Fryer in Aberlour Church on Saturday afternoon. It was great fun and the people in the church appreciated your playing.

Snow disruption - S6

2010-12-16T09:51:00.004Z

We anticipated disruption again this week and we managed to set your targets for the week.

Eugene-Guitar practice required to get those pieces up to sctratch for your prelim. Bass pieces too. Continue with your commentary. Start to write it up and choose your manuscript excepts. Spend two half hour chunks on Learn Listening Online. Revise Classical concepts and practice questions. Your are still working on ideas for your second composition. Continue with this.

Nicol-Make a start on those three drum pieces from Drums Live. Continue to practice your piano everyday and aim for fluency. Continue to write up your commentary. You are on the right track. Use the example to help you. See Eugene's comment about Learn Listening Online and do the same. If you managed to take home a laptop, then start to develop some of your ideas. Think about changes you can make.

Hope your Christmas party went well last night at school!

String and woodwind groups

2010-12-08T14:51:00.002Z

The next rehearsals for these groups will be held on 19th January 2011.

Lunch Club

2010-12-08T11:31:00.002Z

Weather permitting, we will be entertaining members of The Lunch Club on Thursday 16 December 2010 in the community lounge. Hopefully we will have no more disruption due to the snow! Let me know if you would like to perform at this.

Christmas in Music

2010-12-06T12:13:00.005Z

As well as our extra curricular performances (some of which have been cancelled due to the weather) we are playing a variety of Christmas tunes during class time.

S1 and S2 are concentrating on developing their performing skills with tunes such as Jingle Bells, Jingle Bell Rock, Rudolph, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town and Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree. We will try some composing and listening activities. Music, as always, is available for home practice.

S3 have been putting together their own version of Airplanes and are learning Merry Christmas Everybody for their group performance piece. Home practice is essential if we are to record perfomances of this before Christmas. Targets are noted in homework planners. Keyboard players should be learning to play their part with both hands.

S4,5 and 6 continue to meet deadlines and work for prelims and assessments.

Music Centre

2010-12-03T12:38:00.001Z

Rehearsals are cancelled tomorrow 4 December

Christmas Concert-CANCELLED

2010-12-03T09:26:00.005Z

Unfortunately, we have to cancel the Christmas Concert. This is the first time we have had to do this. The weather has disrupted rehearsals, S4 have had prelims extended into next week and the forecast is for yet more snow and cold. Because of this, we will now have a concert in spring time when the weather improves. The Christmas Service will have more music and we will think about a performance during the day if this is practical. I know many of you will be disappointed (as I am) and you have been working hard. However, we will provide other opportunities for you to perform this Christmas.

Performance at Christmas Fair at Dufftown- CANCELLED

2010-11-27T10:13:00.003Z

Unfortunately, we have had to take the decision to cancel our performance at Dufftown on Sunday 28th November. The weather forecast is poor for the weekend, the Christmas Fair has also been cancelled on Saturday and the school was closed early on Friday. I know you will be disappointed as you have worked very hard preparing for this performance. I hope you will understand that the poor weather presented us with too much of a risk to go ahead with this extra curricular event.

Children in Need Lunchtime Concert

2010-11-27T10:11:00.001Z

Well done to all involved and thank you to Eugene and Nicol for organising it. The performers were fab and the audience great.

2010-11-17T15:43:00.004Z

A letter has been posted out to parents and carers telling them about our busy performing schedule over the next few weeks. If you haven't received a letter you can collect one from the music department.

Children in Need

2010-11-17T15:42:00.001Z

Eugene and Nicol are organising a band gig in the auditorium at lunchtime on Friday, 19 November. If you haven't already signed up there is still time to do so. The list is near to the music department noticeboard.

Rembrance Assembly

2010-11-17T15:40:00.005Z

Well done to Aileen Erginsoy who played The Last Post so beautifully.

Moray Music Centre Concerts

2010-11-08T10:20:00.002Z

The concerts for Saturday Music Centre will be in Elgin Town Hall on Saturday, 11 December 2010. The junior concert starts at 12 noon and the senior concert start at 2pm.

Strathallan Play Away Day- 21 November 2010

2010-11-08T10:14:00.002Z

The Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust are offering a one day workshop in orchestral and wind band playing for children aged 8 years and above, or grade 2 standard and above. This is due to be held at Strathallan School, near Perth on Sunday 21 November between 10am and 4pm. Application forms are available from the music department.

NYCoS National Girls Choir and National Boys Choir 2011

2010-11-08T10:05:00.004Z

The National Girls Choir is for girls aged between 12-16 from all over Scotland. The choir rehearses at Loretto School, Musselburgh on 14-19 April 2011. The Boys choir also meets at Loretto School between 4 and 9 April. The closing date for applications for auditions is Friday 26 November 2010. If you are interested, collect an application form for the Music department.

S1 Homework

2010-11-08T10:04:00.001Z

Auld lang Syne music is available for all of you have instruments at home to practice.

Speyside High School's Music Blog

Cairngorm Ceilidh Trail

SQA PERFORMING DATES

Burns Day at Speyside Nursery

UK Drummer of the Year

National Youth Choir of Scotland

Youth Music Theatre

Chicago

Burns Supper

Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music

Trip to see Chicago

Burns day at Aberlour Nursery

Music and Community Development

Dominic Calzetti-Top Ten Young Drummer of the Year

Performing exams

Dance Mix

Burns Supper

Graham at Celtic Connections

Christmas Service 2011

Higher Music Acoustic Set

Christmas Service

Higher Music Unplugged

Rotary Award Winners 2011

Christmas Concert-2011

S1 and S2

Christmas Concert

Jam at Baxters and raise money for Children In Need

National Youth Choir of Scotland

Opera Trip

Opera Trip

Rehearsals

New Term

Sponsored Walk Concert

Orchestra

Guitar lessons

S5/6

S4

S3

S2

S1

S1 Instrumental Lessons

Sponsored Walk

Glee style competition

New session 2011-2012

Our final performance of the session!

Update

S1

S3 Homework

National Youth Orchestra

Spirit of Brass Festival

Advanced Higher Performing

Int 2 Listening

Spring Concert and Rotary Awards

Easter Service

Easter Service

Summer Job Opportunity

Comic Relief

National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland

Performing exams

EXAM TIMES CHANGE-IMPORTANT

Summer Courses

Spring Concert and Rotary Awards

Final Deadlines

Comic Relief

Standard Grade, Int 2 and Higher Performing Exams 8 and 9 March

Woodwind Tuition

STOP PRESS! EXAM DATES

String group

Orchestra

Good luck! Int 2, Higher and Advanced Higher

String Group and Woodwind Group

Int 2/Higher/Advanced Higher

S4

S3

Orchestra Rehearsal 19 January

Compositions in S1 and S2

Accordion tuition

Rehearsals

Assembly

New Term