Taverham Hall Carol Service

Please keep your diaries free for our Taverham Hall Carol Service which will take place on Tuesday 13th December @ 19:00 hours  in the school’s Sports Hall.

The Carol Service is always a highlight of the year and we do hope as many pupils and parents will attend as possible. In recent years the carol services have been organized separately between the Junior and Senior pupils. This year a huge amount of effort has been invested in making this event a ‘whole school’ celebration.

All members of the school are very welcome to attend what is planned to be a great celebration of Christmas through readings and music.

The singing will be led by the school’s Chapel Choir and Reverend Seabrook will lead the worship. Readings will be presented by members of the school.

This year the order of service is based on the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols and readings are taken from The King James’ Bible which celebrates its 400th anniversary this year.

Refreshments will be served afterwards.

Taverham Hall School – Independent Schools Norfolk

Posted in 35-November 2011, Music, OT Events, Prep on October 31st, 2011

Expansion of Chapel Choir – Calling Singers!

Our Director of Music, William Drew-Batty is planning to introduce Alto, Tenor and Bass parts to the existing Chapel Choir for special events.

This new move will greatly extend the repertoire of the choir and our choristers will benefit from singing with adults. We have many parents who have experience of singing in a choir, even if they are a bit rusty! We also have ex pupils of the school who have continued singing at their senior school.

It is hoped that the ‘full’ choir would sing at events such as the Christmas Carol Service, and a local concert in the Spring or Summer terms.

The level of commitment would require singers to meet for a number of rehearsals before each event at a convenient time during the school term. The idea is to rehearse the adult choir separately with perhaps one or two rehearsals with the full choir.
 
If you are interested please contact William Drew-Batty at the school, headofmusic@taverhamhall.co.uk for a chat.

The choir goes from strength to strength and the choristers are making an excellent sound. Don’t miss this great opportunity to contribute to the rich musical life of Taverham Hall!
 
We look forward to hearing from you.

Taverham Hall School – Independent Schools Norfolk

Posted in 34-October 2011, Friends, Music, OT Events, Prep on October 4th, 2011

Excellent Music Results for Taverham Hall Musicians

Excellent results have come through for those pupils who entered into ABRSM Music Exams this summer term with 3 Distinctions and 7 Merits - the awards are as follows;

Amelia Ellis-Baumber (Clarinet Grade 3 Merit),

Lydia ellis-Baumber (Clarinet Grade 3 Merit),

Samuel Baker (Descant Recorder Grade 3 Merit),

Sophie Richardson (Alto Saxophone Grade 3 Distinction),

Rosie Griggs (Oboe Grade 5 Distinction),

Helena Drew-Batty (Singing Grade 4),

Oliver Epurescu (Piano Grade 1 Distinction),

Oliver Leinster (Piano Grade 1),

Hart Fargo Alto Saxophone Grade 3 Merit),

Hugo Dodd (Piano Grade 1 Merit),

Sophie Owles (Flute Grade 4 Merit),

James Graver (Piano Grade 3),

Alexander Conway (Piano Grade 3 Merit and Trombone Grade 5).

Posted in 33-September-2011, Music, Prep on September 15th, 2011

New Taverham Hall Rock Choir

Come along and sing in the new Taverham Hall Rock Choir – click here for details.

Posted in 33-September-2011, Music on September 9th, 2011

Choir perform with BLAKE @ The Theatre Royal in Norwich

Taverham Hall School’s choir enjoyed a very special evening at the Theatre Royal in Norwich on Sunday 3rd July. They had been invited by Old Taverhamian, Humphrey Berney, of the vocal group BLAKE, to sing at BLAKE’s concert.

The music as electric and both pupils and parents alike were treated to a wonderful evening.

It was a great honour and opportunity for our singers to gain very valuable performing experience.

 

Posted in 31-July-2011, Music, Prep on July 5th, 2011

Overview Musical Assemblies and Music Events

Parents are welcome to attend our Musical Assemblies which start at 8:30 hours each Thursday.

For an overview of our Musical Assemblies for the second part of our Summer Term as well as forthcoming dates of other music events please click here.

Posted in 29-May-2011, Music, Prep on June 8th, 2011

Senior Chapel Choir Auditions

Auditions to become a member of Senior Chapel Choir will take place this term. Any pupil in Years 6, 7 and 8 can apply. Auditions will be held during week beginning Monday 23 May. Interested pupils should speak with our Head of Music, Mr Drew-Batty, to arrange an audition date and time.

 It is important to be aware that regular and punctual attendance is required and that choristers are expected to lead the singing in assembly and to take part in any musical events that are planned by the school.

Recent events have included school concerts, Norfolk County Music Festival, Barnardo’s National Youth Choir Festival, trips to West End shows and much more. In addition pupils gain excellent performance skills, develop aural awareness and are encouraged to work at a high level. Exciting things are planned for next year.

The choir presently rehearses twice a week, one lunchtime and Thursday mornings before assembly. There are also extra rehearsals for special events.

Auditions will include the following;

  • Pupils should prepare a song of their choice to sing
  • Simple aural tests will be given, including tapping a rhythm and singing back a simple melody after it has been played twice.
  • Simple sight singing
  • A discussion about the pupil’s musical interests

Parents are welcome to contact Mr Drew-Batty if they would like more information.

Posted in 29-May-2011, Music on May 7th, 2011

Exam Results

Congratulations to the following pupils who have successfully passed their Spring Term Practical Music Examinations:

  • Evie Andrews              Grade 1 Piano
  • Charlotte Caswell      Grade 1 Flute – Merit
  • James Graver              Grade 4 Piano
  • Rosie Griggs                 Grade 3 Piano – Distinction
  • Emma Martin               Grade 1 Flute
  • Miriam Whadcoat      Grade 2 Singing – Merit

Posted in 29-May-2011, Music on May 7th, 2011

Senior Spring Concert

The Senior Spring Concert was held on Thursday and was extremely well attended. Over 60 children took part from the senior end of the school and this year the programme included plenty of original compositions from the top 3 year groups which showed what excellent composing talent we have in the school.

Please click on the following link to view the programme

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Posted in 27-March-2011, Music, Prep on March 30th, 2011

Taverham Hall Choir join BLAKE at Theatre Royal

Taverham Hall School have been invited by Old Taverhamian, Humphrey Berney, of the vocal group BLAKE, to have our choir sing at their concert in July.

This will take place at the Theatre Royal, Norwich on Sunday July 3rd at 1930.

This is a great honour and an opportunity for our singers to gain very valuable performing experience.

Ticket for parents and family to view this very special performance can be purchased via the Theatre Royal box office in Norwich.

To read more about Humphrey’s return to Taverham Hall School when he acted as the adjudicator for last year’s annual Bullard Singing & Music Competition, please click on the following link – Humphrey was a pupil at Taverham Hall School between 1985 and 1991: Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in Music, OT Communication on March 15th, 2011

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