Our Jazz Collective has recorded a brilliant version of Killer Joe! Each section of the group recorded their parts separately, which were then mixed by the band leader and tutor, Mr Lowe.
A huge well done to the boys for all their hard work throughout this year — from rehearsals to performances and now recording. We hope you enjoy listening!
The Expressive Arts Showcase will now take place on Thursday, March 21st 2024. This is the rescheduled event from last December and will host a mix of music (including Jazz Collective), drama, dance, visual arts, and the DoE Awards.
The Expressive Arts Showcase will now take place in January 2024, the exact date to be announced. It will feature a combination of music, dance, drama, and visual arts and some food treats prepared by our Food tech boys.
Tickets will be available on Parent Pay closer to the concert date.
We are happy to share a recording of “Sunny” by the Jazz Collective.
Originally performed at the instrumental concert in May this track was re-recorded firstly with the rhythm section playing together and then the horns being added one by one.
After mixing the track the group was gathered again to record the video footage to fit with the track.
Enjoy “Sunny” performed by Jazz Collective 2023.
On May 18, our instrumental and vocal concert was held, showcasing an incredible lineup of talented musicians and singers. The event featured an array of musical groups, including the Jazz Collective, the FHS Vocal Group, our Guitar Groups, the KS4 Electric Band, the Woodwind Ensemble, and several individual soloists.
The concert was expertly hosted by Nathan and Jacob, who added an extra layer of charm and enthusiasm to the evening and ensured a smooth and enjoyable experience for both the performers and the audience.
The Jazz Collective set the tone for the evening with their captivating improvisations and set the tone for the groups to follow. Overall the evening’s repertoire ranged from jazz standards, The Muppets, Rock, Classical, and Contemporary Pop.
We also enjoyed a number of solo performances that allowed each musician to shine in their own right, captivating the audience with their heartfelt performances.
Overall, both the performers and the audience had a great experience, making it a night to remember for everyone involved.
We were pleased see a number of our instrumentalists taking part in our final instrumental recital of the year. With solo performances and a few (Christmas) songs from the vocal group it was a great way to bring the term to a close and get ready for the holiday.
There will be a Key Stage 3 instrumental and vocal recital on May 18th which will be open to parents so we hope to see some of these musicians again on a larger stage.
Well done to all of the performers that took part!
