BROMSGROVE
Performing Arts Calendar Lent 2024
Welcome
to the 2024 Lent Term Performing Arts Calendar Michaelmas Term was without doubt a series of extraordinary and memorable performing arts ‘triumphs’ from September to the end of December that showcased a veritable treasure trove of talent in Bromsgrove. There can be no doubt that we are reaping the rewards not only from our Music and Drama scholarship programmes, but also from the constant nurturing of young performers from their earliest performances to their blossoming as truly accomplished practitioners. To me, the Lent Term is always exciting as we have so many opportunities for students – young and old - to flourish in their own performances and take to the stage or concert platform for the first time: we have our Fourth Form and then Senior House Drama competitions; the House Music competitions for both soloists and ensembles and a whole day of celebrating our youngest performers in the Prep Eisteddfod in March. It’s a great time for students to take charge: directing, conducting, mentoring and just encouraging others to take part. As competitions go, they always seem lacking in rivalry as the emphasis shifts to collaboration and encouragement. The thirst for superlative achievement becomes about sharing skills and ideas, celebrating the successes of others and – to my great delight - many students find the confidence through these events, to pursue their newfound dramatic or musical aspirations, long after any awards have been presented.
You can tell I’m a great fan and I encourage all to come and support; in addition to the A’ level Music recitals in February; the A’ level and GCSE Drama presentations in March, alongside our regular lunchtime concerts, these competitions are genuine chances to spot the stars of the future. Other highlights this term include the Year 7 & 8 performances of “James & the Giant Peach” in Cobham Theatre and he ever popular Pop & Jazz Concert in Routh Hall at the end of term, we are also very lucky to be hosting a number of prestigious Bromsgrove concerts in Routh Hall alongside ou home grown talent, including the Gould Piano Trio; the Eblana String Trio featuring Emma Halnan and the pianist Di Xiao. As ever, there is always something for everyone in the Performing Arts Calendar, and we look forward to welcoming you warmly to our performance venues throughout the next few months. Updated information is always available via the school online box office.
Tim Norton
Director of Performing Arts
Bromsgrove Box Office We look forward to welcoming you to music and drama events at Bromsgrove School. Tickets for our listed shows and performances can be reserved online at www.bromsgrove-school.co.uk/whats-on For information about internal (School) music and drama events, please contact the Music School and Box Office Administrators Claire Hinde and Moira Cullen by email at chinde@bromsgrove-school.co.uk or by telephone 01527 579679 ext 235/703. For externally organised events please contact Miss Liz Swift, Events co-ordinator by email at eswift@bromsgrove-school.co.uk or by telephone 01527 579679 ext 357.
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Friday 19 January 1.20pm Friday 2 February 1.20pm Friday 16 February 1.20pm Friday 8 March 1.20pm Routh Concert Hall Prep and Senior Music
Lunchtime Concerts Throughout the term, pupils of all ages will be taking to the concert platform to gain performing experience and to showcase individual pieces and small ensemble items that they have been working on over the previous weeks with their instrumental teachers. The programmes will be announced the day before each concert.
Tuesday 23 January 2.15pm Routh Concert Hall Prep Music Tickets from the School’s Box Office
Year 5 Prep Wind & Brass Concert Year 5 pupils will be giving their first performances since beginning the scheme in September. There will be small group demonstrations as well as a full year group orchestra.
Friday 26 January 7.30pm Routh Concert Hall External Event Tickets from the School’s Box Office
Di Xiao Piano Concert Di Xiao is very well known in the Midlands but this is her first appearance for Bromsgrove Concerts. The first half of her concert consists of groups of short pieces from the early 19th Century but, in the second half, after a visit to Edwardian Britain for the Ireland pieces, we end in the turmoil of the Second World War with the first of Prokofiev’s ‘War Sonatas’ from 1940.
Thursday 1 February 7.00pm Cobham Theatre Senior Drama Tickets from the School’s Box Office
Fourth Form House Drama Competition The Fourth Form, helped and directed by the more senior year groups in their Houses battle it out in the annual drama competition. Winners will be announced on the evening.
Thursday 8 - Friday 9 February 7.00pm Routh Concert Hall Senior Music FREE tickets. Seats limited, visit Box Office or contact Music Admin. Performances on YouTube
House Music Competition Finals Ensembles and Soloists Working in ensembles and as soloists, the twelve Senior School Houses put forward their top musicians and chosen pieces to battle it out for the two Senior House Music trophies. Winners of the Ensemble category will perform again at the Pop & Jazz Event to be held on March 19th
Tuesday 13 - Wednesday 14 February 7.00pm Cobham Theatre Prep Drama Tickets from the School’s Box Office
Year 7 & 8 Play James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl When his parents are unceremoniously eaten by a rhinoceros that escapes from London Zoo, James is forced to go and live with his unpleasant aunts. Through a series of peculiar and magical happenings, James finds himself in a giant peach with a bunch of friendly giant insects for travelling companions. This colourful, energetic show is suitable for children of all ages.
Wednesday 14 February 7.00pm Routh Concert Hall Senior Music Audience by invitation only
UVI A level Music Recital A concert given by Upper Sixth musicians as part of their A Level Music course. This evening promises to be a special one. The event will be recorded as part of coursework, so attendance is by invitation only.
Friday 23 February 7.30pm Routh Concert Hall External Event Tickets from the School’s Box Office
Gould Piano Trio We welcome back our friends the Gould Piano Trio. This Haydn Trio, although from late in his life, is not often performed. The novelty this time is the Trio by the early romantic German composer Heinrich Marschner - whose trios the Goulds are scheduled to record. Smetana’s Trio was written in 1855 – in grief shortly after both his daughters had died from illnesses.
Saturday 2 March 7.00pm Routh Concert Hall Senior Music Student only audience
Cultures Connect Concert Cultures Connect is a great opportunity to celebrate diversity and showcase different cultures. Students are encouraged to showcase elements from their own heritage, such as songs, music pieces, dances, acting performances or even reciting poems, allowing them to celebrate and share unique cultural identities.
Thursday 7 March Years 3 & 4 9.00am 5 & 6 11.00am 7 & 8 2.00pm Routh Concert Hall Prep Music FREE tickets. Seats limited. Performances on YouTube
Eisteddfod In recognition of our wartime links with Llanwrtyd Wells, the Eisteddfod is a celebration of Music, Poetry and Art and so we aim to celebrate our very best musicians, poetry speakers and artists from Years 3 to 8 in the Preparatory School in an afternoon of exhibition and performance. After a series of heats we will bring together the successful students for the Grand Final. Winners will be chosen for poetry speaking and for music making.
Friday 8 March 7.00pm Cobham Theatre Senior Drama
GCSE and A level Drama performances Presentations of the practical performance pieces for examination. All are very welcome to attend this informal celebration of all that the Drama students have been working on during their final year.
Friday 15 March 7.00pm Cobham Theatre Senior Drama Student only audience
Senior House Drama Competition The Fifth and Sixth Form of all the Senior Houses perform adaptations and excerpts from plays – a full audience of their peers ensures an exciting evening of competition.
Tuesday 19 March 7.00pm Routh Concert Hall Senior Music Tickets from the School’s Box Office
Pop & Jazz Concert The popular Lent Pop & Jazz concert featuring classic standards from the world of jazz and musical theatre, featuring the big band, soloists and small ensembles, entertain in a relaxed atmosphere, with the Routh Hall arranged as a cosy jazz club. Winners of the Senior House Music Competition Ensemble category will also be welcomed back to the stage to perform. Refresh yourself with drinks and snacks brought from home, or purchase a drink from the bar to enjoy in the balcony. This event is very well attended, so early booking is advised.
Thursday 21 March 9.30am Cobham Theatre Pre-Prep Drama Tickets from the School’s Box Office
Year 2 Play Out of Africa Year 2 children will share their learning journey ‘Out of Africa’ and will perform a wonderful range of songs and present their African inspired artwork. There will also be movies of enrichment activities such as animal encounters, African drumming and dance.
Friday 22 March 7.30pm Routh Concert Hall External Event Tickets from the School’s Box Office
Eblana String Trio with Emma Halnan We welcome a return visit from the Eblana Trio, joined this time by Emma Halnan, a former BBC Young Musician Finalist. She will play two works by David Matthews – he wrote ‘Dance for Emma’ for her – as well as flute quartets by Mozart and Viotti. The Trio by Jean Cras is an amazing discovery from a man who was a high-ranking naval officer as well as very gifted composer.
What’s On JANUARY Friday 19
Lunchtime concert
1.20pm
Routh Concert Hall Senior Music
Monday 22
Fourth Form House Drama Tech Rehearsals
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Monday 22
House Music Solo Heats Wind and Brass
4.15pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Music
Tuesday 23
Splendid Theatre Company
ALL DAY
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Tuesday 23
Year 5 Prep Wind & Brass Concert
2.15pm
Routh Concert Hall Prep Music
Monday 23
House Music Solo Heats Jazz, Rock & Pop,
4.15pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Music
Improvisation Wednesday 24
House Music Solo Heats Singing
4.15pm
Senior Music
Thursday 25
House Music Solo Heats Strings
4.15pm
Senior Music
Friday 26
House Music Solo Heats Piano and Percussion 4.15pm
Senior Music
Friday 26
Di Xiao Piano Concert (Bromsgrove Concerts) 7.30pm
Routh Concert Hall External Event
Saturday 27
Year 7 & 8 Play Rehearsal
9.45am
Cobham Theatre
Prep Drama
Tuesday 30
Fourth Form House Drama Full Tech
5.15pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
FEBRUARY Thursday 1
Fourth Form House Drama Dress rehearsal
4.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Thursday 1
Fourth Form House Drama Competition
7.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Friday 2
Lunchtime Concert
1.20pm
Routh Concert Hall Senior Music
Friday 2
Prep PA Film Screening Year 5 & 6
4.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Year 5 & 6
Saturday 3
Year 7 & 8 Play Rehearsal
9.45am
Cobham Theatre
Prep Drama
Tuesday 6
House Music Ensemble Rehearsals
4.00pm
Routh Concert Hall Senior Music
Wednesday 7
Senior School Drama trip:
5.15pm depart
Alex Theatre
The Woman in Black
10.30pm return
Birmingham
Thursday 8
Senior School Eucharist
8.50am
Chapel
Thursday 8
House Music Competition - Ensembles
7.00pm
Routh Concert Hall Senior Music
Thursday 8
GCSE & A Level Drama
7.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Chapel Service
Senior Drama
Performance Presentations Friday 9
House Music Soloists Rehearsal
4.00pm
Routh Concert Hall Senior Music
Friday 9
Prep PA Film Screening Years 3 & 4
4.30pm
Cobham Theatre
Year 3 & 4
Friday 9
House Music Competition - Soloists
7.00pm
Routh Concert Hall Senior Music
Saturday 10
Year 7 & 8 Play Rehearsals
10.00am - 4.00pm Cobham Theatre
Prep Drama
Monday 12
Year 7 & 8 Play Rehearsals
9.00am - 4.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Prep Drama
Tuesday 13
Year 7 & 8 Play Performance
7.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Prep Drama
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Wednesday 14
Year 7 & 8 Play Performance
7.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Prep Drama
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Wednesday 14
UVI A level Music Recital
7.00pm
Routh Concert Hall Senior Music
Friday 16
Lunchtime Concert
1.20pm
Routh Concert Hall Senior Music
Friday 23
Gould Piano Trio (Bromsgrove Concerts)
7.30pm
Routh Concert Hall External Event
Tuesday 27
GCSE Drama Technical Rehearsals
12.50pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Wednesday 28
GCSE Drama Technical Rehearsals
12.50pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Thursday 29
GCSE Drama Technical Rehearsals
12.50pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Friday 1
GCSE Drama Technical Rehearsals
12.50pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Saturday 2
Cultures Connect Concert
7.00pm
Routh Concert Hall Senior Music
Monday 4
A Level Drama Technical Rehearsals
Lesson Time
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Tuesday 5
GCSE Drama Practical Exam
TBC
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Wednesday 6
A Level Drama Practical Exam (LVI)
TBC
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Wednesday 6
Senior School Evensong
4.00pm
Chapel
Senior Music
Thursday 7
Year 3 - 4 Eisteddfod
9.00am
Routh Concert Hall Prep Music
Year 5 - 6 Eisteddfod
11.00am
MARCH
Year 7 - 8 Eisteddfod
2.00pm
Thursday 7
Senior House Drama Technicals
5.15pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Friday 8
Senior House Drama Technicals
5.15pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Friday 8
GCSE and A level Drama performances
7.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Friday 8
Lunchtime Concert 4
1.20pm
Routh Concert Hall Senior Music
Saturday 9
Senior House Drama Technicals
10.00am
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Monday 11
Senior House Drama Technicals
5.15pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Monday 11
A Level Drama Practical Exam (UVI)
Lesson Time
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Tuesday 12
Senior House Drama Tech
5.30pm -9.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Tuesday 12
Music Staff parents’ evening
4.30pm
Music School
Prep and Senior
Music
Thursday 14
Prep Concert Series 2
7.00pm
Routh Concert Hall Prep Music
Thursday 14
LAMDA examinations
All day
Cobham Theatre
Prep and Senior
Drama
Friday 15
Senior House Drama Dress Rehearsal
4.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Friday 15
Senior House Drama Competition
7.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Monday 18
Pop & Jazz Sound Check
5.00pm - 7.00pm
Routh Concert Hall Senior Music
Tuesday 19
Pop & Jazz Concert
7.00pm
Routh Concert Hall Senior Music
Tuesday 19
Year 2 Play rehearsal
10.00am
Cobham Theatre
Pre-Prep Drama
Wednesday 20
Year 4 Play Dress Rehearsal
2.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Prep Drama
Thursday 21
Year 2 Out of Africa Play Performance
9.30am
Cobham Theatre
Pre-Prep Drama
Thursday 21
Year 4 Play Performance
2.45pm
Cobham Theatre
Prep Drama
Friday 22
Eblana String Trio with Emma Halnan
7.30pm
Routh Concert Hall External Event
APRIL Wednesday 17
Winterfold Drama Tech rehearsal
Cobham Theatre
Winterfold Drama
Thursday 18
Winterfold Drama Dress Rehearsal
10.45am & 2.00pm Cobham Theatre
Winterfold Drama
Friday 19
Winterfold Drama presentation Mary Poppins 4.30pm & 7.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Friday 26
Lunchtime Live Concert
1.20pm
Routh Concert Hall Senior Music
Friday 26
Prep Loudmouth Theatre workshops
All day
Winterfold Drama
Prep Drama
MAY Friday 3
Choral & Orchestral Concert
7.00pm
Routh Concert Hall Senior Music
Saturday 4
Year 6 Play Technical Rehearsals
10.00am
Cobham Theatre
Prep Drama
Monday 6
Year 6 Play Tech and Dress Rehearsal
9.00am - 4.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Prep Drama
Tuesday 7
Year 6 Play/Presentation: Perf. 1
7.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Prep Drama
Thursday 9
Year 6 Play/Presentation: Perf. 2
7.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Prep Drama
Friday 10
Lunchtime Live Concert
1.20pm
Routh Concert Hall Senior Music
Monday 13 -
Year 2 Play Rehearsals
TBC
Cobham Theatre
Pre-Prep Drama
Friday 17 Monday 20 -
Year 2 Play Rehearsals
TBC
Cobham Theatre
Pre-Prep Drama
Friday 24
JUNE Monday 3
Year 2 Play Rehearsals
TBC
Cobham Theatre
Pre- Prep Drama
Wednesday 5
Year 2 Play Dress Rehearsal
TBC
Cobham Theatre
Pre- Prep Drama
Thursday 6
Year 2 Play Performance
9.15am
Cobham Theatre
Pre- Prep Drama
Saturday 8
Fourth Form Play Rehearsals
10.00am - 12.00pm Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Sunday 9
Fourth Form Play Rehearsals
10.00am
Senior Drama
Tuesday 11
Year 3 & 5 Orchestral Rehearsals
9.00am - 12.15pm Routh Concert Hall Prep Music
Tuesday 11
Year 3 & 5 Orchestral Extravaganza
2.30pm
Routh Concert Hall Prep Music
Friday 14
Fourth Form Play Rehearsals
4.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Saturday 15
Fourth Form Play Rehearsals
10.00am
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Sunday 16
Fourth Form Play Rehearsals
10.00am
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Monday 17
Fourth Form Play Rehearsals
1.30pm - 7.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Tuesday 18
Fourth Form Play
7.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Wednesday 19
Fourth Form Play
7.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Thursday 20
Prep Summer Concert
2.15pm
Routh Concert Hall Prep Music
Thursday 20
Fourth Form Play
7.00pm
Cobham Theatre
Thursday 27
UVI Leavers’ Concert
7.00pm
Routh Concert Hall Senior Music
Friday 28
Prep School Leavers’ Service
10.00am
Chapel
Friday 28
Choir Rehearsal; Whole school rehearsal
10.00am & 12.00pm St. John’s Church
Chapel Service
Friday 28
Senior School Leavers’ Service
4.00pm
Chapel
Chapel Service
Saturday 29
Commemoration Day
ALL DAY
Senior School
Chapel Service
Cobham Theatre
Senior Drama
Chapel Service
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