Music Christmas Concert 2011

The school’s musicians came together on Wednesday evening to showcase their talents. The school orchestra which includes students from all year groups and staff, started the evening. There were also performances from the school choir, under instruction from Mr Blake, and the Guitar club who have been under tuition from Mr Robinson. New to this years concert was a brass section from students and staff. Soloists from the evening were Catherine Upfold (Violin), Lauren Gibbs (Cornet) and Abbie Portsmouth (Flute).

School Orchestra play at Hatherden

On the morning of 13th December the school orchestra, led by Mr Sedgwick, went to Hatherden Primary School. The orchestra played some classic Christmas songs to the primary school students. If you would like to see the school orchestra, they will be performing along side the school choir and guitar club on Wednesday 14th December at 7.30pm at the School’s Christmas Music Concert.

Music Showcase Concert July 2011

Harrow Way’s Music department took to the stage on Thursday 14th July for its Summer Showcase. It was a fully packed evening with performances from the Btec Music students, the school band, the school choir and from students who receive guitar tuition. There was also a flute solo from Abbie Portsmouth and singing solo from Georgie Wheldon. For a gallery of pictures click here.

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe

Harrow Way’s Performing Arts department has come together this week to perform The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe. The show is a collaberation of the year 11 Creative and Media Diploma group, year 10 and 11 Btec Drama groups, year 10 Btec Music class, year 11 Btec Dance class and Key Stage 3 drama group. To view pictures of the production click here.

Music Department Christmas Concert

Harrow Way Music Department presented a Christmas Concert on the evening of Wednesday 15th December. The concert was the biggest yet, with music from the School Orchestra, School Choir and Harrow Way Guitar Club. There were also pieces from a brass section and string section.

Year 10 BTEC Music added their own twist to Christmas songs and Year 11 BTEC played covers of well known songs. The audience were asked to join in and follow words on the screen for two traditional carols.

Introducing the first Music Department Newsletter

Please use the following link to view the newsletter. Newsletter – Nov 2009

Mayday Rocks!

Pictures from the Mayday Rocks concert held at Harrow Way on the 1st May are now in the Photo Gallery. Headlineing was a local band called Sion with support from Mostly Harmless and Year 11 Btec Music bands.

Mayday Rocks with SION

Sion will be performing live at Harrow Way on the 1st May at 7.30pm to celebrate the release of their second single, ‘Not With Experience’, which is released for sale on May 18th.
Doors will open at 7.10pm and admission is £5. Tickets can be purchased at break and lunchtime from Reception from Yr11 Btec music students. Sion will be supported by Mostly Harmless & Yr11 BTEC Music Bands.
For more information on Sion visit:
www.siononline.com or www.myspace.com/siononline
The music video for their new single can be viewed here.

Yr10 BTEC Bring Down Curtain on Christmas Season

The Yr10 BTEC Groups ended the term with performances of their own devised pieces and a presentation of ‘Cinderella’. They were the final performances of a busy period for the performing arts departments which had seen over two hundred students on show during the dance competition, the dance showcase and the music concert. For a gallery of pictures click on the thumbnail picture.

Music Department Celebrates Success

A number of Harrow Way Students have gained success in their music examinations including Stage 3 Trumpet, Grade 1 Guitar, Grade 2 Guitar, Grade 5 Guitar and Bass Guitar. For a gallery of photos click here. Congratulations also to two of last year’s year 11 students who also gained Grade 5 Guitar.