Open Mic at Roedean!

Yesterday afternoon, we hosted a relaxed open mic event in the Theatre – there were 7 acts, performing a variety of pieces and styles, and it was brilliant to see a very different type of show. Both the performers and audience loved it, so watch this space – there will be more similar events in next term's calendar!

Molly (Yr8) opened the show playing Sweet Child of Mine on the drum kit, and this was followed by a lovely rendition of Alexandra Burke's Hallelujah by Amyra, Livvy, Beth, and Annabel (all in Year 7). The third piece was Apex Predator from Mean Girls, sung by Kyra and Daisy in Year 9. These Key Stage 3 performances were excellent, and they all have great potential for the future.

The first member of staff, Mr Low, sang and played guitar, performing his own composition, with a very personal tone, and this was followed by an amazing piece, Don't Cry, demonstrating the cross-over from classical to rock: Rachel, whom we usually associate with classical music, played the Violin, along with Sigrid on Bass Guitar, Emma on Acoustic Guitar and Drums, and Phoebe on Guitar – it was fantastic.

The next act was a performance of Stand By Me, but Mrs Andrews and Miss Orrells, which had the audience clapping from the first notes, and the finale was reserved for a Year 10 band made up of Siyun, Sihu, Sam, and Emma – they performed Gone by Rosé and Enchanted by Taylor Swift, and they did brilliantly!

Overall, it was a brilliant event – we're already looking forward to the next one!

Ms Bartlette

Music Dates for your Diary:

6 June Year 7 Musical Showcase

4pm Chapel

This is a chance to hear the whole of Year 7 perform from the Instrumental Project on the Violin, Trumpet,Trombone, and Bassoon, plus some solos from our younger musicians. This is always a fantastic and memorable event!

15 June Summer Evening Recital

7pm Chapel

This will be an opportunity to hear some of our extremely talented Roedean musicians perform a variety of music in the Chapel – there will be pre-concert drinks in the Cloisters from 6:30 pm

Please book tickets here https://roedean.ticketsolve.com/