Junior Music

We have had another busy year in the music department, with lots going on, and lots of which we can be proud. We have had three successful ABRSM sittings, where many children were delighted to receive their certificates, and we have had busy, happy children taking part in the many music clubs that run here at CCJS.

Our usual informal Tea Time concerts have run throughout the year, which are a platform for everyone to have the opportunity to play a solo to their parents and peers. On 20 June we held a special edition Tea Time Concert, which saw performances from our Instrumental music clubs. The show opened with a bang, with our Year 6 rock band performing an Oasis number and getting everyone in the mood! We then saw wonderful musical items from Miss Cartwright’s wind groups, Mrs Happel’s guitars, Miss Kimber’s lower string ensemble, and Mr Sykes Jazz Band. Our fantastic CCJS school Orchestra closed the show with a compelling rendition of ‘Shotgun’. It was lovely to see such a wide range of instruments on display, especially some more endangered instruments such as trombone, oboe, and double bass, which we feel is important to the culture of our music department. Well done everyone!

The highlight of the year was most definitely our Easter Service. On 29 March, CCJS held its first ever Easter Service in St Peter’s Church

in Petersfield, organised because the previous Carol Service had been cancelled due to Covid. We wanted to ensure the children of Year 6 had the opportunity to do their readings and lead a service, as was their rite of passage. The service was a roaring success with some parents even saying they preferred it to the traditional Carol Service!

The children entered in procession to a joyous chorus of ‘Shine Jesus Shine’, led by soloist Cecily Nanovich-Walker, and the Church was filled with song. What followed was a truly spectacular occasion where the singing of our young children from Big Sing and Chamber Choir really wowed the audience. The Year 6 readers delivered their lines with poise and grace, and Poetry Club also performed, to help create a varied and enriching programme of celebration. We thank Reverend Will Hughes and organist Mark Dancer for helping to make the evening truly special for all.