RWCMD Outreach Brochure 2016-2017

Concerts, Courses & Workshops

2016/17

for Children & Young People, Schools & Community Groups

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Performances & Events

Photo BY Joe Clark BFLS

Introducing

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama is the National Conservatoire of Wales and delivers high quality degree-level training in the performing arts...

...to talented students from around the world in the disciplines of music, musical theatre, acting, theatre & performance design, stage & event management and arts management. The College’s Junior Conservatoire (for musicians aged 4-18 years) and Young Actors Studio (for actors aged 11-20 years) are an integral part of the College and play a key role in widening access to conservatoire training through the delivery of specialist weekend courses. The College is also proud to deliver an annual programme of outreach activity to over 10,000 participants each year as well as a popular range of summer schools for people of all ages.

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College in 2016/17 for children and young people, schools and community groups. Please do get in touch if you would like further information or to join an activity. We really look forward to hearing from you.

Junior Conservatoire and Young Actor Studio training is supported by the Leverhulme Trust, Wolfson Foundation, Valero, Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust, Mosawi Foundation, Peter and Janet Swinburn and Eira and Don Halley.

Schools Symphony Orchestra Concert

Stravinsky

Tues 7 FebRUARY 2017 / 1.00pm

First mov. from Symphony No 5 Opus 67

Infernal Dance from The Firebird Suite (1919)

Beethoven Grieg

Orchestradventure! has been devised to capture the imaginations of children and teachers through the power of a live symphony orchestra. Through music, singing and dancing, the RWCMD Symphony Orchestra and presenter Tom Redmond vividly bring to life some of the greatest stories ever told and, along the way, introduce the instruments and inner workings of an orchestra in ways you’ve never ever dreamed of! All participating schools will be provided with programme notes and lesson plans, so that the experience can continue in the class room.

The pages that follow outline the range of opportunities available through the

Tom Redmond is well known for his work with orchestras across the UK. His charismatic style enables him to engage all ages, making orchestral music exciting and relevant.

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In The Hall of the Mountain King and Aase’s Death from Peer Gynt Suite Opus 23

Rossini

Gallop from William Tell Overture

John Williams

Rey’s Theme from Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Quincy Jones arr. Duncan Soul Bossa Nova

Tchaikovsky

1812 Overture Opus 29

Tickets £3 each, with 1 complimentary teacher ticket for every 10 students. Contact the St David’s Hall Box Office on 029 2087 8444

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Performances & Events

Photo BY Joe Clark BFLS

Introducing

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama is the National Conservatoire of Wales and delivers high quality degree-level training in the performing arts...

...to talented students from around the world in the disciplines of music, musical theatre, acting, theatre & performance design, stage & event management and arts management. The College’s Junior Conservatoire (for musicians aged 4-18 years) and Young Actors Studio (for actors aged 11-20 years) are an integral part of the College and play a key role in widening access to conservatoire training through the delivery of specialist weekend courses. The College is also proud to deliver an annual programme of outreach activity to over 10,000 participants each year as well as a popular range of summer schools for people of all ages.

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College in 2016/17 for children and young people, schools and community groups. Please do get in touch if you would like further information or to join an activity. We really look forward to hearing from you.

Junior Conservatoire and Young Actor Studio training is supported by the Leverhulme Trust, Wolfson Foundation, Valero, Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust, Mosawi Foundation, Peter and Janet Swinburn and Eira and Don Halley.

Schools Symphony Orchestra Concert

Stravinsky

Tues 7 FebRUARY 2017 / 1.00pm

First mov. from Symphony No 5 Opus 67

Infernal Dance from The Firebird Suite (1919)

Beethoven Grieg

Orchestradventure! has been devised to capture the imaginations of children and teachers through the power of a live symphony orchestra. Through music, singing and dancing, the RWCMD Symphony Orchestra and presenter Tom Redmond vividly bring to life some of the greatest stories ever told and, along the way, introduce the instruments and inner workings of an orchestra in ways you’ve never ever dreamed of! All participating schools will be provided with programme notes and lesson plans, so that the experience can continue in the class room.

The pages that follow outline the range of opportunities available through the

Tom Redmond is well known for his work with orchestras across the UK. His charismatic style enables him to engage all ages, making orchestral music exciting and relevant.

www.rwcmd.ac.uk

In The Hall of the Mountain King and Aase’s Death from Peer Gynt Suite Opus 23

Rossini

Gallop from William Tell Overture

John Williams

Rey’s Theme from Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Quincy Jones arr. Duncan Soul Bossa Nova

Tchaikovsky

1812 Overture Opus 29

Tickets £3 each, with 1 complimentary teacher ticket for every 10 students. Contact the St David’s Hall Box Office on 029 2087 8444

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Take advantage of our discounted tickets for school and education groups: 1 complimentary teacher ticket for every 10 students.

Performances AND Events at RWCMD The College’s events calendar encompasses over 300 public performances every year including orchestral concerts, recitals, drama, opera and musical theatre.

£3 tickets for all Lunchtime Lights, Lunchtime Guests and International Artists performances. £5 tickets for our summer puppetry performance and Christmas show. £6 ticket for our Richard Burton Company shows. For more information: Contact the RWCMD Box Office on 029 2039 1391 or email boxoffice@rwcmd.ac.uk

Drama Outreach Our drama outreach activity provides a diverse range of drama-based practical workshops catering for young people of all ages. We work with schools, community organisations and charities to deliver bespoke workshops, performances and curriculum-based projects, building young people’s self-confidence, social skills and creativity in a safe and supportive environment, free of charge. All our staff are professional actors, directors or industry specialists. We are happy to take our workshops to schools or community venues, as well as to host specific events at RWCMD in Cardiff.

Our diverse range of performances offer audiences the opportunity to engage with world-class music and theatre across many different genres in a welcoming environment. A few of the highlights for children and young people this year include: Annual Fireworks Concert 5 November 2016 / 5.00-6.00pm

Shakespeare: Two Gentleman of Verona 1 – 10 December 2016 / 7.30pm

Matinee Tues 6 December 2016 / 2.30pm

The SNowman:

Accompanied by a live orchestra 4 December 2016 / 2.00pm 6 December 2016 / 10.00am & 12.00pm

FAMILY PERCUSSION LUNCHTIME CONCERT: THE BIG BANG A percussion extravaganza with O Duo 18 January 2017 / 1.15pm

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Schools Symphony Concert: Orchestradventure! 7 February 2017 / 1.00pm

HARP LUNCHTIME LIGHT CONCERT

Paul Patterson’s Avians, Arachnids and Mosquitos! 15 February 2017 / 1.15pm

ANNUAL PUPPETRY PERFORMANCE

A magical show given by the College’s extraordinary students 30 June to 5 July 2017 / times tbc

Meet up! YAS meets every Sunday in Cardiff at RWCMD and every Saturday in Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire College. For more information: Contact 029 2039 1394 or email YAS@rwcmd.ac.uk

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Young Actors Studio The Young Actors Studio (YAS) offers the very best in actor training for young people aged 11–20. The courses give passionate young performers the opportunity to gain a real insight into drama school training by attending specialist classes in improvisation, text, acting for screen and audition preparation. We are very proud of our teachers and our students benefit from their expertise in film, television and theatre; our staff work in arts organisations including the National Theatre, the BBC, the Royal Shakespeare Company and a range of film and television companies. Bursaries of up to 100% of fees are available for YAS students, subject to eligibility.

Drama Outreach & The Young Actors Studio

Performances & Events

School Ticket Offer

“ We have been hugely impressed by the talent of the team and would like to send our deepest thanks to all. Our son has done nothing but talk with excitement and enthusiasm about the group of friends he has made over the last few weeks - and we have seen his confidence blossom. You and your team have all helped and supported that, and we could not have asked for a better experience for him.” YAS Theatre Workshop Parent / 2014

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Take advantage of our discounted tickets for school and education groups: 1 complimentary teacher ticket for every 10 students.

Performances AND Events at RWCMD The College’s events calendar encompasses over 300 public performances every year including orchestral concerts, recitals, drama, opera and musical theatre.

£3 tickets for all Lunchtime Lights, Lunchtime Guests and International Artists performances. £5 tickets for our summer puppetry performance and Christmas show. £6 ticket for our Richard Burton Company shows. For more information: Contact the RWCMD Box Office on 029 2039 1391 or email boxoffice@rwcmd.ac.uk

Drama Outreach Our drama outreach activity provides a diverse range of drama-based practical workshops catering for young people of all ages. We work with schools, community organisations and charities to deliver bespoke workshops, performances and curriculum-based projects, building young people’s self-confidence, social skills and creativity in a safe and supportive environment, free of charge. All our staff are professional actors, directors or industry specialists. We are happy to take our workshops to schools or community venues, as well as to host specific events at RWCMD in Cardiff.

Our diverse range of performances offer audiences the opportunity to engage with world-class music and theatre across many different genres in a welcoming environment. A few of the highlights for children and young people this year include: Annual Fireworks Concert 5 November 2016 / 5.00-6.00pm

Shakespeare: Two Gentleman of Verona 1 – 10 December 2016 / 7.30pm

Matinee Tues 6 December 2016 / 2.30pm

The SNowman:

Accompanied by a live orchestra 4 December 2016 / 2.00pm 6 December 2016 / 10.00am & 12.00pm

FAMILY PERCUSSION LUNCHTIME CONCERT: THE BIG BANG A percussion extravaganza with O Duo 18 January 2017 / 1.15pm

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www.rwcmd.ac.uk

Schools Symphony Concert: Orchestradventure! 7 February 2017 / 1.00pm

HARP LUNCHTIME LIGHT CONCERT

Paul Patterson’s Avians, Arachnids and Mosquitos! 15 February 2017 / 1.15pm

ANNUAL PUPPETRY PERFORMANCE

A magical show given by the College’s extraordinary students 30 June to 5 July 2017 / times tbc

Meet up! YAS meets every Sunday in Cardiff at RWCMD and every Saturday in Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire College. For more information: Contact 029 2039 1394 or email YAS@rwcmd.ac.uk

www.rwcmd.ac.uk

Young Actors Studio The Young Actors Studio (YAS) offers the very best in actor training for young people aged 11–20. The courses give passionate young performers the opportunity to gain a real insight into drama school training by attending specialist classes in improvisation, text, acting for screen and audition preparation. We are very proud of our teachers and our students benefit from their expertise in film, television and theatre; our staff work in arts organisations including the National Theatre, the BBC, the Royal Shakespeare Company and a range of film and television companies. Bursaries of up to 100% of fees are available for YAS students, subject to eligibility.

Drama Outreach & The Young Actors Studio

Performances & Events

School Ticket Offer

“ We have been hugely impressed by the talent of the team and would like to send our deepest thanks to all. Our son has done nothing but talk with excitement and enthusiasm about the group of friends he has made over the last few weeks - and we have seen his confidence blossom. You and your team have all helped and supported that, and we could not have asked for a better experience for him.” YAS Theatre Workshop Parent / 2014

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Junior Conservatoire

Our annual outreach programme takes a vibrant range of performances and workshops into schools, community centres and care homes across Wales, free of charge. Music workshops showcase a range of styles from classical to jazz and music theatre and often involve our talented music students who are developing professional outreach skills as part of their degree studies.

Every Saturday, the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is the home of the Junior Conservatoire.

The following workshops are available in 2016/17: Instrument Workshops (November) An introduction to string, brass, wind or percussion instruments, as well as composition.

Winter Jazz (December) A selection of toe-tapping jazz carols delivered at your school.

Percussion workshops (January) Following a short, exciting performance at assembly, we’re offering percussion workshops of approx. 50 minutes for two different classes on the same morning. Suitable for all ages.

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“ Our pupils were absolutely spellbound. We could never afford to take all our pupils to a performance like this so you are helping us to break the poverty barriers.” Primary School Headteacher / 2016

BESPOKE WORKSHOPS We also offer bespoke workshops at your school and/or at RWCMD in Cardiff. For more information: Contact 029 2039 1430 or email outreach@rwcmd.ac.uk

Strings Workshops (January-March) A bespoke workshop for your school, with options ranging from an Introduction to String Instruments concert & workshop to coaching or masterclasses for children who already play.

From their very first steps in music through to intensive preparation for conservatoirelevel training, the Junior Conservatoire offers opportunities for children and young people to learn in a stimulating and supportive environment, and to realise their full musical potential. The Junior Conservatoire’s Advanced Course offers the only training of its kind in Wales, immersing talented young musicians aged 8 -18 years in a professional performing arts environment where they can benefit from an intensive and holistic music education, delivered by a team of highly specialist tutors. Crucially, it allows students to share these experiences with other young people, whose interests and goals are similar to their own. All our students progress onto degree courses, most at conservatoires and university music departments. Bursaries of up to 100% of fees are available for Advanced Course students, subject to eligibility.

Creative Music Workshops (March) Learn about musical elements and create your own composition using boomwhackers and percussion instruments.

Schools Opera (March) Our second year singers perform a one-act opera specially written for schools.

Concert Parties (June/July) Our first year singers visit care homes and day centres with a programme of timeless classics.

For more information: Contact 029 2039 1365 or email junior.conservatoire@rwcmd.ac.uk

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Instrument Afternoons (free of charge) – Spring and Summer 2017 The Junior Conservatoire is pleased to present a series of free instrument workshops. Activities on offer include warm-up exercises, musical games, masterclasses and a chance to play alongside some of our junior and senior students. The afternoons cater for players aged 8 - 16 years of Grade 3 level and above.

Junior Conservatoire

Music Outreach

For more information and to register your interest: Visit our website at www.rwcmd.ac.uk/ junior_conservatoire/ concerts__open_days.aspx

“ I would definitely recommend the conservatoire. It has been and is still such an amazing place to me. You feel welcomed…plus you make so many friends while being there. You learn so many new things, and also have lots of performing opportunities. It’s a wonderful place with so many brilliant things about it, that I think that anyone who really enjoys music should go too.” Advanced Course Student / 2014

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