FACULTY OF PERFORMING ARTS
W
elcome to the Programme of Events for the coming academic year. We have an exciting array of shows lined up and hopefully something to suit every palate. It has always been our aim to vary our programmes each year, offering opportunities for performers whether they be singers, drummers, dancers or even if they play the ukulele! This year sees eight concerts by RMS soloists and ensembles and two full-scale musicals: Sweet Charity, our bi-annual senior school show at Watersmeet Theatre in Rickmansworth and family favourite The Wizard of Oz which will showcase the skills of girls in years 7 to 9; both of these will also show off the talents of our growing team of technical back-stage workers. Girls throughout the School are continually developing their skills in stage management, lighting, sound and design, tutored by our team of Performing Arts staff and visiting professional technicians. Supported by our popular Performing Arts Sixth-Form course, this has been an area of massive growth over the past few years. I am delighted that two girls last year left RMS to take up further education on the most prestigious courses for technical theatre and lighting design. We are also continuing to include professional performers in our programme, and our first concert of the year includes new compositions by our composer-in-residence Chris Brammeld sung by baritone Thomas Isherwood. I do hope to see you there!
TICKETS Tickets for all of our shows, with the exception of The Elf Who Couldn’t Find Christmas and The Piper are available through the link on the school website:
Tickets for Sweet Charity can also be bought in person at the Watersmeet Box Office, or by calling 01923 711063. Tickets are usually available on the door for most of our performances, although this can never be guaranteed. To check ticket availablity, email dhyde@royalmasonic.hert.sch.uk
RUSH HOUR CONCERT
Book by Neil Simon • Music by Cy Coleman Lyrics by Dorothy Fields
This year’s show will pay homage to some of the greatest and most entertaining songs from the four corners of the globe! The season begins with this free concert for the RMS community – 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start.
The Elf Who Couldn’t Find Christmas By Julia Whitbread
Ensembles Concert
By L Frank Baum Adapted by Frank Gabrielson with Music & Lyrics from the MGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen & E Y Harburg
The
Piper A new ballet in two acts by Chris Brammeld Choreography by Holly Collins
GCSE Music Recitals
Students from Year 10 and 11 perform a wide range of instruments at this informal tea-time concert. Performances will include both solo and ensemble items, featuring, violins, singers and pianists. .
RUSH HOUR CONCERT
Extra-curricular activities in the Senior School
WE ALSO HAVE.... Rock Bands (See Mr Sullivan); Saxophone Ensemble (See Mr Brammeld); Flute Groups (See Mrs Whitbread) and String Orchestra (See Mr Hyde)
Event
Date & Time
Location
Price
An Evening of Song & Opera
02/10/15 7pm
New Mark Hall
FREE
Rush Hour Concert
16/10/15 4.15pm
Scarbrough Gallery FREE
Distant Shores - Community Choir & Chapel Choir Concert
17/10/15 7pm
Chapel
£5
Sweet Charity
10/11/15 7.30pm
Watersmeet
£12/£8
Sweet Charity
11/11/15 7.30pm
Watersmeet
£12/£8
Sweet Charity
12/11/15 7.30pm
Watersmeet
£12/£8
Sweet Charity
13/11/15 7.30pm
Watersmeet
£12/£8
Community Arts - Around the World
24/11/15 7pm
New Mark Hall
FREE
Rush Hour Concert
27/11/15 4.15pm
Scarbrough Gallery FREE
The Elf Who Couldn’t Find Christmas
30/11/15 2.15pm
CHH
FREE
The Elf Who Couldn’t Find Christmas
01/12/15 2.15pm
CHH
FREE
The Elf Who Couldn’t Find Christmas
02/12/15 2.15pm
CHH
FREE
Christmas Concert
07/12/15 7pm
Great Hall
FREE
Ensembles Concert
03/02/16 7pm
CHH
FREE
Rush Hour Concert
05/02/16 4.15pm
NMH
FREE
The Wizard of Oz
09/02/16 7.30pm
Space
£9 / £5
The Wizard of Oz
10/02/16 7.30pm
Space
£9 / £5
The Wizard of Oz
11/02/16 7.30pm
Space
£9 / £5
A Level Music Recitals
15/03/16 4.15pm
NMH
FREE
The Piper
17/03/16 7.30pm
Great Hall
TBC
The Piper
17/03/16 7.30pm
Great Hall
TBC
Spring Concert
22/03/16 7pm
Great Hall
FREE
GCSE Music Concert
27/04/16 7pm
NMH
FREE
Rush Hour Concert
20/05/16 4.15pm
New Mark Hall
FREE