S3

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

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

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

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.

Sponsored Walk

The sponsored walk is scheduled for Wednesday 14th September 2011 and we are hoping to have a concert afterwards. Many people like to perform on stage and if you are one of them all you need to do is let Mrs Main, Graham Campbell or Andrew Reid in S6 know and we will try to slot you into the programme. This is our first performance of the session!

Glee style competition

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

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!