Forthcoming events: (Primary and Secondary)

Nexus: Carols By Candlelight - Our Christmas Stories

Thursday December 5th, Nexus Auditorium, 4pm and 6pm

Our Carol Concerts are some of the most anticipated in the music diary: and it looks like this year’s concerts will be no exception. Featuring the combined forces of several of our music CCAs, including the Primary Choir, Secondary Choir and Orchestra plus the Secondary Guitar Ensemble, we estimate over 130 of our learners will take to the stage. Audience participation is always welcome, as we sing Christmas favourites old and new, including ‘Hark The Herald Angels Sing’, ‘Once In Royal David’s City’, Rocking Around The Christmas Tree’, ‘Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!’ and ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’. This year we will also feature some Christmas Stories, brought to you by our very diverse learners from all year groups.

Tickets (which are free) will be released shortly: check your emails as these events get booked up very quickly.

A note to performers:

Wednesday 4th December: Rehearsals in Auditorium

Rehearsals will take place during the whole of Wednesday the 4th in the Auditorium. A schedule will be placed in the Learner bulletin (and emailed via CHQ) at the beginning of next week (week starting Mon 25th).

Please note that a FULL DRESS REHEARSAL will take place at 2pm-3.20pm. Please wear concert dress (ie. what you will be wearing at the concert), as some of the rehearsal will be filmed and shared on the school’s media channels (Facebook and Instagram).

There will be no Secondary Orchestra CCA rehearsal at 3.30pm on this day.

What to wear:

Primary Choir

Beige shorts/skorts and Nexus Music shirt which will be provided by the school. This will be given to you at the rehearsal before the concert, to take home. Please return it washed and ironed before the end of term. Shoes and socks suitable for a performance situation, suggested black. A Christmas accessory if you wish.

Secondary Ensembles

BOYS: Any combination of black or white smart collared top and trousers, plus a Christmas accessory if you wish. Shoes suitable for a performance situation.

GIRLS: Any combination of smart black or white, e.g. a shirt and skirt or a dress. Please make sure skirts/dresses are knee-length or longer, and no spaghetti or narrow strappy tops, Shoes suitable for a performance situation, suggested black.

Tech crew

ALL: You must wear all black if you wish to participate. This includes dark shoes. Back-stage crew are meant to be inconspicuous. A Christmas accessory if you wish.

Concerts on Thursday 5th December

Concert 1: 4pm

Concert 2: 6pm

The Mini Merry Christmas Fair is also happening in the afternoon and will be finished by 6pm. You can sign up to assist at the Fair but only until 3.30pm. In between the two concerts, we will meet for Pizza. This will be in the area outside the Music Rooms.

3.30pm: Tune up and warm up!

A2-11 Primary Choir

E2-51 Secondary Orchestra

A2-31 Secondary Choir & Chamber Choir

A2-23 Guitar Ensemble

A2-22 Tech Crew

Leave all your bags and instrument cases in these rooms.

3.50pm: Move to the auditorium and take your positions

4 - 4.45pm: Carols By Candlelight Concert 1

5.00pm - 5.45pm: Pizza break/movie or explore the fair

Make sure you have a drink - bottle for water.

5.45pm: Move to the auditorium and take your positions

6 - 6.45: Carols By Candlelight Concert 2