Kirkby Lonsdale Arts Scene by Tom Dale

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Helen O’Grady Drama Academy

Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band

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CONTENTS Welcome .................................................................................................. 3 Welcome to our Performance Guide for Autumn 2009. ............................................................3

ART .......................................................................................................... 5 Westmorland Show – Schools Tent ...................................................................................................5 Art Lectures: Art Nouveau & Art Deco in Paris.........................................................................................................5 Next to Godliness.....................................................................................................................................5 Charles Darwin & Design in Nature ...................................................................................................5 Christmas Social Event ..........................................................................................................................5 Right Royal XXX: The Fruits of Passion..............................................................................................5 Victorian Art Pottery: Study Day.........................................................................................................5 Madrid & Environs ...................................................................................................................................5 Special Interest Days, Visits & Events ................................................................................................5

FILM......................................................................................................... 6 Film Club .....................................................................................................................................................6

MUSIC ...................................................................................................... 7 Jazz Vespers ...............................................................................................................................................7 New Rope String Band ...........................................................................................................................7 Festival Concert Series: Brass ...............................................................................................................8 The Inner Urge ..........................................................................................................................................8 Geoff Eales Trio .........................................................................................................................................8 Kirkby LonsdaleBrass Band in Concert .............................................................................................8 Festival Concert Series: Clarinet & Saxophone ..............................................................................9 Festival Concert Series: Percussion....................................................................................................9 Kirkby Lonsdale Choral Society Christmas Concert ....................................................................9 Christmas Concert ................................................................................................................................ 10 Christmas Carol Service ...................................................................................................................... 10 Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band Concerts............................................................................................ 10

THEATRE ................................................................................................ 11 Two Gentlemen of Verona or Vakomana Vavri ve Zimbabwe ............................................... 11

SPECIAL EVENT...................................................................................... 12 Year 7 Nativity ........................................................................................................................................ 12

CLASSES ................................................................................................ 13 Dance Companies: South Lakes Dance Company .................................................................... 13 Dance Classes: Danceworks Kirkby Lonsdale ............................................................................. 13 Drama Classes: Helen O’Grady Drama Academy ....................................................................... 14 Singing Classes - Folk Club ................................................................................................................ 14 Singing Classes - A World of Song .................................................................................................. 14

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Instrumental Classes - String Training Orchestra ...................................................................... 15 Art Classes - Life Drawing................................................................................................................... 15 Art Classes - Ceramics.......................................................................................................................... 15 Arts Award ............................................................................................................................................... 15

EXAMS ....................................................................................................17 Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Practical Examinations ......................... 17

REVIEWS ................................................................................................18 Danceworks Wowed The Crowd In Blackpool! ........................................................................... 18 Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band Contest report ................................................................................ 18 Kirkby Lonsdale Arts Festival ............................................................................................................ 19

THANKS..................................................................................................19 SEATING PLAN - QES MAIN THEATRE......................................................20

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Welcome Welcome to our Performance Guide for Autumn 2009. We are delighted to invite you to flick through the pages and check out the wide range of performances that we have lined up - performances by visiting professional artists and community groups alongside QES artists. The common thread throughout is high quality and enhancing cultural opportunities for Kirkby Lonsdale and the surrounding area. We are very excited to see the return of the Geoff Eales Trio in November. We are delighted to be able to host the New Rope String Band which is promoted by Highlights Rural Touring Scheme. Our unique venues each offer a warm atmosphere. Our programme has an amazing variety that spans different cultures, styles and genres. We are sure there is something for everyone. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been before give us a go; a warm welcome awaits you and often a licensed bar! Give our box office a call or send an email and book your tickets as soon as possible. Some of our performances will sell out very quickly. We are keen to hear your feedback so let us know when something is particularly fantastic. If you would like to be on our regular mailing list, or if you promote events that you would like us to advertise, get in touch. We look forward to welcoming you to our performances and hope that you thoroughly enjoy them.

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AUTUMN AT-A-GLANCE Date Classes - Helen O’Grady Drama Academy Art Lecture Music - The New Rope String Band Festival Concert Series - Brass Music - The Inner Urge Art Lecture Remembrance Day Parade Music - Geoff Eales Trio Music - KL Brass Band Festival Concert Series - Clarinet & Saxophone Theatre - Two Gentlemen of Verona Art Lecture KL Brass Band Christmas Concert Festival Concert Series - Percussion KL Brass Band - Father Christmas in KL KL Brass Band - Father Christmas in KL Year 7 Nativity KL Brass Band - Carols in the Street KL Brass Band - Carol Service Music - Kirkby Lonsdale Choral Soc Xmas Concert Art Lecture Music - QES Christmas Concert KL Brass Band Music - QES Christmas Carol Service KL Brass Band - Carols KL Brass Band - Carols in the Street KL Brass Band - Carol Concert

Harlequin Theatre, QES Borwick Memorial Hall Harlequin Theatre, QES Recital Room, QES Harlequin Theatre, QES Borwick Memorial Hall Kirkby Lonsdale Harlequin Theatre, QES Main Theatre, QES Recital Room, QES Settlebeck High School Borwick Memorial Hall Arnside Methodist Church Recital Room, QES Kirkby Lonsdale Kirkby Lonsdale Main Hall, QES Kirkby Lonsdale Casterton Church St Mary’s Church, Kirkby Lonsdale Borwick Memorial Hall Main Theatre, QES Smithy Inn, Holme St Mary’s Church, Kirkby Lonsdale Hutton Roof Church Kirkby Lonsdale St Mary’s Church, Kirkby Lonsdale

Starting Sept Tues 15/9/2009 Thurs 08/10/2009 Tues 13/10/2009 Fri 16/10/2009 Tues 20/10/2009 Sun 8/11/2009 Thurs 12/11/2009 Sat 14/11/2009 Thurs 19/11/2009 Sat 14//11/2009 Tues 17/11/2009 Sat 28/11/2009 Wed 2/12/2009 Sat 05/12/2009 Sun 6/12/2009 Weds 9/12/2009 Sat 12/12/2009 Sun 13/12/2009 Sun 13/12/2009 Tues 15/12/2009 Weds 16/12/2009 Weds 16/12/2009 Thurs 17/12/2009 Thurs 17/12/2009 Sat 19/12/2009 Sat 19/12/2009

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ART Westmorland Show Ground Crooklands Thursday 10th September

Members welcome Guests £5 by prior arrangement with Membership Secretary Mel Winstanley 015242 21277 Borwick Memorial Hall Tuesday 15th September 2009

Borwick Memorial Hall Tuesday 20th October 2009

Westmorland Show – Schools Tent QES Art students display a wide range of high quality work at this annual event. The impressive work has been produced by students from different year groups.

Art Lectures Lunesdale Decorative and Fine Arts Society A fabulous opportunity for artists and those interested in art to learn about many different works through the lectures listed below.

Art Nouveau & Art Deco in Paris Thirza Vallois BA MA Agregation An exploration of where it all started through applied arts, architecture, fashion & ballet.

Next to Godliness Mike Higginbottom BA MEd The architecture and decoration of Victorian sanitation.

Borwick Memorial Hall Tuesday 17th November 2009

Charles Darwin & Design in Nature

Borwick Memorial Hall Tuesday 15th December 2009 2.00pm

Christmas Social Event Right Royal XXX: The Fruits of Passion

Borwick Memorial Hall Tuesday 22nd September

Tuesday 6th October to Sunday 11th October

John Hedley Brooke MA PhD Cantab MA Oxon In this anniversary year, join Darwin on his voyage of discovery.

Peter Dewar RD JP FSAScot FHG FCMI From Henry I to the House of Windsor

Victorian Art Pottery: Study Day Scott Anderson MA PhD Continuing our Victorian theme, a full day at Borwick exploring this fascinating subject with slides and examples of the genre. Lunch & refreshments included.

Madrid & Environs A 6 day, 5 night visit to the stunning capital of Spain by air and coach staying in a 4 star hotel in Madrid with visits to some of the world’s most exciting museums, galleries and palaces both in Madrid and nearby cities.

Special Interest Days, Visits & Events Places for these events are usually limited and therefore early booking is advised. Payment is required with the booking form and cannot be refunded unless there is a waiting list. Please contact Judie Graham-Clegg on 015242 72434 or Marilyn Pendlebury 015242 63449 for full details.

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FILM QES students only Tickets: Free

Film Club If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen a film on the big screen you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really seen it. QES has continued to extend its students film club in order to give students the opportunity to see some modern classics on the big screen. Turning the Harlequin Theatre into a cinema we can create the big screen feel with sound to match. A variety of modern films covering a range of genres will be shown. Each screening begins with a short talk and a Moodle-based forum has been set up to allow students to share their views. See Miss Abraham and ask her to add your name to the Moodle Forum. Look out for posters and further information about the specific times and films that are to be shown. Then sit back and enjoy!

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MUSIC StMary’sChurch,KirkbyLonsdale Sun 27th September at 7.00pm Free, with a retiring collection Harlequin Theatre Queen Elizabeth School Kirkby Lonsdale Thursday 8th October 7.30pm Adults £8, Concessions £6 Children £5, Family £22 Bar Available

The Lune Valley Jazz Band

Jazz Vespers (see picture of the band on the inside cover)

New Rope String Band In association with Highlights Rural Touring Scheme The New Rope String Band is made up of four talented musicians playing beautiful and invigorating acoustic music from various traditions around the world. Experienced old-hands Pete Challoner and Tim Dalling (from the Old Rope String Band) have joined forces with experienced oldtime musicians Jock Tyldesley and Vera van Heeringen. Between them, they sing, dance and play their little hearts out on fiddles, guitar, piano accordion, mandolin and anything else that comes to hand.

But people just laugh at them! Audiences have been known to say, “What the heck was that?” or “It’s folk music” or “It’s cabaret” or even, “They are ploughing the lonely furrow of cutting-edge music hall!” Then, when they struggle to adequately describe the New Rope experience, they drag their friends along to the next gig so that they too can witness the strange spectacle. The show delights all the senses, except, perhaps, smell. Expect exuberant theatrics, boundless energy and gorgeous music, all executed with kindness. What could possibly go wrong? “It really is one of those situations where ‘you had to be there’. It’s just impossible to put into words what it is that the New Rope String Band does. The important thing though, is that they do it so well; their musicianship is excellent and the way they combine that with the rest of the show is what makes it work.” - Robin Savill, Centre Manager, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, Dorset. Contact: Helen Baines 015242 71275

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MUSIC Recital Room, QES Kirkby Lonsdale Tues 13th October at 7.30pm £3 Adults, £1 Concessions Pay on the door

Festival Concert Series Brass This informal concert series provides all Queen Elizabeth School musicians with the opportunity to perform in a supportive environment in front of a small and friendly audience. Each instrument or family of instruments is featured across the academic year and a wide range of music is performed. Beginners perform short pieces and have the opportunity to listen to those with more experience playing more complex music. Some of the concerts feature ensembles as well as soloists.

Harlequin Theatre, QES Kirkby Lonsdale Friday 16th October at 7.30pm £6.50 Adults, Concessions £5 Family £22

The Inner Urge The Harlequin Theatre will host the highly acclaimed John Woodhouse Quartet The Inner Urge in an evening of jazz and blues. The Inner Urge are John Woodhouse (Saxophones), Stuart Lewthwaite (Bass), Mike Reynolds (Piano), and Andy Smith (Drums) – four of the area’s finest jazz musicians. All of their work is arranged themselves and includes a diverse mix of composers such as Turrentine, Shorter, Ackermann and Hancock. A melodic and inventive quartet performing in an intimate setting - an evening not to be missed. Bar available.

Harlequin Theatre, QES Kirkby Lonsdale Thur 12th November at 7.30pm £8 Adults, £6.50 Concessions Family £25

Geoff Eales Trio Geoff Eales make a welcome return to Queen Elizabeth School. His dazzling and colourful jazz brings the piano to life with a repertoire filled with jazz standards, recent jazz greats and original compositions. If you play the piano, enjoy jazz or are just appreciative of sensational music you will thoroughly enjoy this event. Please book early as this event will sell out quickly. Bar available.

Main Hall Queen Elizabeth School Kirkby Lonsdale Saturday 14th November 2009

Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band in Concert For further information about this event please contact Helen Baines on 015242 71275

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MUSIC Recital Room, QES Kirkby Lonsdale Thur 19th November at 7.30pm £3 Adults, £1 Concessions Pay on the door

Festival Concert Series Clarinet & Saxophone This informal concert series provides all Queen Elizabeth School musicians with the opportunity to perform in a supportive environment in front of a small and friendly audience. Each instrument or family of instruments is featured across the academic year and a wide range of music is performed. Beginners perform short pieces and have the opportunity to listen to those with more experience playing more complex music. Some of the concerts feature ensembles as well as soloists.

Harlequin Theatre, QES Kirkby Lonsdale Wed 2nd December at 7.30pm £3 Adults, £1 Concessions Pay on the door

Festival Concert Series Percussion This informal concert series provides all Queen Elizabeth School musicians with the opportunity to perform in a supportive environment in front of a small and friendly audience. Each instrument or family of instruments is featured across the academic year and a wide range of music is performed. Beginners perform short pieces and have the opportunity to listen to those with more experience playing more complex music. Some of the concerts feature ensembles as well as soloists.

St Mary’s Church Kirkby Lonsdale Sunday 13th December 7.30pm £6, accompanied children free (admission on the door)

Kirkby Lonsdale Choral Society

Christmas Concert The choir is delighted to be performing again, for the first half of the evening, selections from Handel’s Messiah, arguably one of the most popular musical masterpieces ever. It is to be appreciated on many levels: hummable tunes, rousing choruses, virtuoso arias, and many, many memorable moments. Your favourite carols will follow, some of course with audience participation. This is our first concert with our new conductor, Ian Allen, and we are also pleased to welcome Tracie Penwarden as soprano soloist. Seasonal warmth guaranteed with wine and mince pies to follow!

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MUSIC Main Theatre Queen Elizabeth School Kirkby Lonsdale Wed 16th December at 7.30pm Adults £5, Concessions £3 Available from Denise Prior 015242 71275

Queen Elizabeth School

Christmas Concert A stunning event starring all the small groups at QES, strutting their best musical stuff in a venue fully decked out for Christmas. Guaranteed to offer a wide range of musical styles and groupings of instrumental and vocal music. You’ll certainly find something that you really enjoy along with seasonal refreshments. See the Main Theatre transformed into a Christmas grotto of musical delights! Bar Available.

St Mary’s Church Kirkby Lonsdale Thurs 17th December at 7pm Donations gratefully received on entry

Queen Elizabeth School

Christmas Carol Service Not to be confused with the Christmas Concert at QES the night before! We warmly invite you to join us for this very special Christmas event. Our traditional Christmas Carol Service in the splendid setting of St. Mary’s Church combines readings, music and carols. The atmosphere inside the church is always warm and celebratory even if the night outside is dark and cold. The event brings pupils, parents, staff, governors and our local community together.

10 We practice at KLRUFC on Mondays and Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band We are very grateful to all in and around Kirkby Lonsdale who support us by becoming patrons, helping out at events or attending concerts. We are also looking for people of all ages who would like to learn to play. We have a few spare instruments! If you are interested please contact Allan on 015242 71115 or any band member. The band is always ready to welcome new players.

Autumn 2009 Concerts Sunday 8th November Saturday 28th November Saturday 5th December Sunday 6th December Saturday 12th December Sunday 13th December Wednesday 16th December Thursday 17th December Saturday 19th December Saturday 19th December

Remembrance Sunday Parade in Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Concert – Arnside Methodist Church Santa comes to Kirkby Lonsdale – Parade at 2pm Carols in the Street in Kirkby Lonsdale from 2pm (weather permitting) Carols in the Street in Kirkby Lonsdale from 2pm (weather permitting) Casterton Church Carol Service – 6.30pm Smithy Inn, Holme – 8.00pm Hutton Roof Church – 7.30pm Carols in the Street in Kirkby Lonsdale from 2pm (weather permitting) St Mary’s Carol Service, Kirkby Lonsdale – 4.30pm For further details of any of the events listed please contact Allan Greenwood on 015242 71115 or any band member. See picture of the band on the inside cover.

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THEATRE Settlebeck High School Sedbergh Saturday 14th November 8.00pm £7 Adults, Concessions £4 Family £20 Bookings 015396 20125

Two Gentlemen of Verona or Vakomana Vavri ve Zimbabwe By William Shakespeare

A Highlights Rural Touring Scheme event From Verona to Milan, via Harare and Bulawayo, two great friends Valentine and Proteus, vie for the love of the same woman. When Valentine is banished, their friendship is threatened and only through disguise, deception and intrigue are they reconciled. In a broad, loud, triumphantly energetic “township” style the two actors slip into all of the plays fifteen characters – amorous suitors, sullen daughters, depressed servants and even a dog! Using few or no props, a few items of clothing and a set that consists of no more than a trunk, the actors explore the text’s nuances from a distinctly Zimbabwean perspective, bringing Shakespeare’s verse to life in new and unfamiliar cadences. With a watchful eye, great intuition and comic timing, the actors draw the audience into the action and create an engaging theatrical experience not to be missed.

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SPECIAL EVENT Main Theatre Queen Elizabeth School Wednesday 9th December 6.00pm and 7.00pm ÂŁ3 adults, Concessions free Available in advance from Denise Prior 015242 71275

Year 7 Nativity A short setting of the Nativity Story, with narration and songs. Year 7 sing and play instruments in this excellent way to get into the festive spirit.

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CLASSES Harlequin Theatre Queen Elizabeth School Kirkby Lonsdale Thursdays 4.00pm – 6.00pm

Dance Companies South Lakes Dance Company South Lakes Dance Company is an élite company for the very best local dancers in years 10-13 at schools across the local area. Lucy Nicholson is the director and a member of the Queen Elizabeth School Community Arts Team. Lucy, originally of the Scottish Borders, completed a degree in Dance at the University of Hull in 2002 and she has been teaching contemporary and creative dance to all age groups and abilities around the UK since then. She teaches challenging, physical technique classes aimed at the creative, physical and social development of young people. She has recently joined us from West Yorkshire, where she worked with Dance United, the leading dance company working within the criminal justice system. The group’s latest outstanding dance pieces have been performed to many impressed audiences. A dance premiered at the Sands Centre, Carlisle as part of a youth dance festival, another featured in Lancashire Schools Dance Showcase at the Charter Theatre, Preston. There are places for 12 committed and talented dancers who will be selected through an (enjoyable) audition process. If you’re interested come along to the sessions, or for more information contact Jasper Marriott on 015242 71275 or email j.marriott@queenelizabeth.cumbria.sch.uk

Drama Studio Queen Elizabeth School Monday 8th September to Friday 24th October Every Mon, Thur, Fri and Sat incl Monday 3rd November to Thursday 18th December Every Mon, Thur, Fri and Sat incl

Dance Classes Danceworks, Kirkby Lonsdale Danceworks offers a structured and varied approach to dance. Lessons are offered after normal school hours and on Saturday mornings in many genres of dance including: ballet, modern, street jazz and contemporary, whilst frequently trying to interest pupils in other areas of performing arts. Shows and QCA recognised exams are worked towards during the term. Danceworks encourages individuality in all dance styles whilst ensuring that pupils are taught appropriately for their physical abilities and development. Teachers are fully qualified, insured and CRB cleared and have extensive experience in their fields of teaching and performing. Danceworks accepts children from age 3. For more information contact Victoria Hubbard on 07852 338 358 or email danceworks@hotmail.co.uk

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CLASSES Harlequin Theatre Queen Elizabeth School Kirkby Lonsdale Saturday mornings term time only

Drama Classes Helen O’Grady Drama Academy Drama classes for children aged from 5 to 17 in three age groups: Lower Primary – school Years 1, 2 & 3 Upper Primary – school years 4, 5 & 6 Youth Theatre for school Years 7 and above Helen O’Grady Drama Academy has been established worldwide for almost 30 years, operating in 25 different countries. We offer a stimulating, structured learning programme, updated each year, with lesson plans specially written by experts in self development, speech and drama. We provide ongoing training for our CRB checked teachers every term. The year is divided into 3 terms to fit into the school year. Term 1 & 2 are devoted to an extensive development programme and term 3 aims to amalgamate many of the drama and life skills taught throughout the year into a short scripted play – the year end production! Our next term starts on 2nd September. For more information about our programme or to book a place ring Rachel on 01229 838811 or email southlakes@helenogrady.co.uk Have a look at our website www. cumbriadrama.co.uk for more information.

14 Recital Room Queen Elizabeth School Kirkby Lonsdale Thursdays 1.15pm – 2.00pm

Singing Classes Folk Club Queen Elizabeth School is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for children aged 8-12 from local schools to become members of a vocal group. Singers will learn songs that include many varieties of folk music. Weekly rehearsals will lead towards regular performances and showcases within the local community. If you would like further information about these classes please contact Helen Baines on 015242 71275 or email h.baines@queenelizabeth. cumbria.sch.uk

Recital Room Queen Elizabeth School Kirkby Lonsdale Thursdays 4.00pm – 4.45pm

Singing Classes A World of Song Queen Elizabeth School is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for children aged 8-12 from local schools to become members of a vocal group. Singers will learn songs that include rounds, 2-part and 3-part songs from around the world. Weekly rehearsals will lead towards regular performances and showcases within the local community. If you would like further information about these classes please contact Helen Baines on 015242 71275 or email h.baines@queenelizabeth. cumbria.sch.uk

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CLASSES Recital Room Queen Elizabeth School Kirkby Lonsdale Wednesdays 4.00pm – 4.45pm Art Department Queen Elizabeth School Kirkby Lonsdale Tuesdays 7.00pm – 9.00pm (starting 22nd September)

Instrumental Classes String Training Orchestra For further information about these classes please contact Helen Baines on 015242 71275 or h.baines@queenelizabeth.cumbria.sch.uk.

Art Classes Life Drawing Enrolment Evening: Queen Elizabeth School, Tuesday 8th September 5.00pm – 9.00pm Judith Davies will be teaching a 10 week life drawing course where you will explore techniques working directly from life. You will be encouraged to have an experimental approach with a variety of drawing media. Booking enquiries 015396 21031 admin@sedberghcdc.org.uk Look out for our brochures in libraries, local shops or visit www. sedberghcdc.org.uk

Art Department Queen Elizabeth School Kirkby Lonsdale Thursdays 7.00pm – 9.00pm (starting 24th September)

Art Classes Ceramics Enrolment Evening: Queen Elizabeth School, Tuesday 8th September 5.00pm – 9.00pm Make wonderful works of art from clay. This is a ten week course is designed for those who have no experience but have always wanted to “have a go”. By learning how to construct forms, and work with surfaces and glazing, students should have a number of great presents to give for Christmas. The course is being taught by Jane Timshle, a contemporary sculptor who has exhibited her work both in England and America. Booking enquiries 015396 21031 admin@sedberghcdc.org.uk Look out for our brochures in libraries, local shops or visit www. sedberghcdc.org.uk

Queen Elizabeth School Kirkby Lonsdale Classes to start in September Bronze Award Tue 3.30pm – 4.30pm or Thur 3.30pm – 4.30pm Silver Award Mon 3.30pm – 5.00pm or Wed 3.30pm – 5.00pm Gold Award Tue 4.30pm – 5.30pm or Thur 4.30pm – 5.30pm Contact Helen Baines 015242 71275

General Arts Activities Arts Award Arts Award – Could it be for you? We are thrilled to be able to inform you of a fantastic opportunity for students from Year 7 upwards. If you are already involved or interested to become more involved in creative writing, drama, dance, music or any other related arts area this could be for you – so read on. You might be a regular member of a club in or out of school or soon to join one, or a keen poet for example. The Arts Award is in three levels similar to the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme – Bronze, Silver and Gold. The real bonus is that the Silver Arts Award is accredited as a GCSE (Grade A*-C) and the Gold Award is accredited as A-Level. We expect the Bronze Award would take about 3 months to obtain, the Silver Award 5 months and the Gold award one year.

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So what does it involve? Bronze Arts Award - you will need to collect and record evidence in a folder about your own interest and progress in this area. This might be in a diary form for example. The Silver Arts Award has two units â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arts Practice and Arts Leadership. The award involves completing an arts challenge, reviewing arts events, researching arts careers and pathways, and leading arts activities. You record your achievements in a portfolio, including records of work you have seen and produced, your personal reflections on the process and your own research material. This can be presented in a way that suits you, from a book or folder, to a video diary or website.

The Gold Arts Award has two units â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Personal Arts Development and Arts Project Leadership. The award involves exploring a new art form, working with other artists, research and reviewing, developing critical skills, investigating the wider arts sector, and taking individual responsibility for an arts project. You record your achievements in a portfolio, including reviewing work you have seen and produced, your personal reflections on the process and your research material. This can be presented in a way that suits you, from a book or folder, to a video diary or website. For futher information or if you would like to take part in the Arts Award please contact Helen Baines on 01524 71275 or email h.baines@ queenelizabeth.cumbria.sch.uk

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EXAMS Recital Room Westmorland Arts Centre Wednesday 11th November (to be confirmed)

Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Practical Examinations

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REVIEWS Danceworks Wowed The Crowd In Blackpool! Pupils of Danceworks Kirkby Lonsdale took part in a performance of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hits from the Musicals 2009â&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Blackpool Winter Gardens Theatre on Saturday 18th April. The group of 72 performers, who train at Danceworks every week, travelled down to Blackpool by coach and performed their dance to an audience of 2700! The group performed a medley of tracks from the musical Hairspray, wearing brightly coloured costumes that had been made for the event. For many this experience was their first time on a professional stage and their performance was fantastic! See the picture of the group on the inside cover.

Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band Contest Pilling Triumphant

Pilling Jubilee Silver Band won the Fourth Section and were overall winners of the 22nd annual Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band Contest on Sunday 21st June. They also won the trophies for the best march and the best hymn. Andy Hall, principal cornet player of Pilling Band, won the best instrumentalist award to give them a highly successful afternoon.

Results: Overall winners (Highest Points in the Contest) Pilling Silver Jubilee (W. Porter) (184pts) Third Section 1st: Ripon City (M.Dibb) 174pts Best Hymn Ripon City Best March Ripon City Fourth Section 1st: Pilling Jubilee Silver (W. Porter) 184pts 2nd: Tarleton and District (A. Bould) 183pts 3rd: Kirkby Lonsdale (M. Buchanan) 182pts Best Hymn Pilling Jubilee Silver Best March Pilling Jubilee Silver Winning Conductor W. Porter (Pilling Jubilee Silver) Best Instrumentalist A. Hall (Pilling Jubilee Silver) Deportment Ripon City

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REVIEWS Kirkby Lonsdale Arts Festival - Promoting the Arts The first ever Kirkby Lonsdale Arts Festival was a great success! With street entertainment from our very own Mr Marriott and Astral Circus, a craft exhibition, an Indigo 106.6fm roadshow, a visit from the Why-Not-Alpacas, face painting, performances by QES BTEC and A-Level bands, and Year 6 pupils, Market Square was buzzing with arts activities from 13 to 21 June. We also enjoyed outstanding performances by Lava Music, High Society Jazz Band, Classic Ensembles and the Choral Society in venues all over Kirkby. A Painting Workshop and a Felt Making session were great successes, and the Paul Pfeuti Piano Competition saw an exceptionally high standard of entrants. Performances of Zoo Story and Summer with Monica meant that there was something for everyone. A group of forty Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 pupils attended a dance and movement workshop with a member of the STOMP cast at QES, and created an outstanding, energetic piece of work that they performed to their peers all week. Meanwhile, all of Year 8 attended a Helen O’Grady drama workshop. Locals were invited into the QES final Art & Design Exhibition all during the week to admire the A-Level work of the school’s Year 13 pupils, and displays of Year 10’s work were much admired in St Mary’s Church. Shop windows became home to scores of travelling socks as Year 7 created their colourful Socks On Holiday exhibit- they popped up everywhere! The week came to a spectacular close with the Annual Brass Band Competition. The organisers breathed a sigh of relief, and started planning next year! Kirkby Lonsdale Arts Scene is a not-for-profit voluntary organisation that brings together people with a passion for the promotion of the arts in Kirkby Lonsdale. If you are interested in being part of this group please contact Helen Baines, Arts Scene Secretary, on 015242 79190.

Kirkby Lonsdale Arts Scene would like to thank all contributors to this edition: Danceworks Helen O’Grady Drama Academy Highlights Rural Touring Scheme Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band Kirkby Lonsdale Choral Society Lunesdale Decorative and Fine Arts Society Queen Elizabeth School St. Mary’s Church, Kirkby Lonsdale

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Lune Valley Jazz Band Box Office: Helen Baines 015242 79190 | h.baines@queenelizabeth.cumbria.sch.uk

The Westmorland Arts Building at Queen Elizabeth School Box Office: Helen Baines 015242 79190 | h.baines@queenelizabeth.cumbria.sch.uk