Samba Time

As part of their music lessons this term, Class 2 have been having Samba lessons. The photo shows the children playing surdo, tamborim, agogo and the snare drum.

Samba is recognised as a symbol of Brazil.

Wikipedia's definition is:
"The modern samba that emerged at the beginning of the 20th century is basically 2/4 tempo varied with the conscious use of chorus sung to the sound of palms and batucada rhythm, adding one or more parts or stanzas of declaratory verses. Traditionally, the samba is played by strings (cabaquinho and various types of guitar) and various percussion instruments such as tamborim."

Celebration of Schools' Music Day on 10th March 2011.

Classes 2 and 3 had an amazing experience performing at the Celebration of School's Music at Snape Maltings on 10th March 2011. We had been rehearsing hard to learn all the different dances - Waltz, Jive and Street, along with composing some of the music to accompany the dances. Class 2 had been doing lots of practise on their cornets to accompany a The Charleston, danced by children from Dennington.
It was a truly wonderful experience and huge thanks go to the organisers at Snape Maltings and to members of staff who made taking part possible.

Wider Opportunities Music

Since September Class 2 have been lucky enough to receive music lessons from Mr. McDowell from County Music Services. He has been teaching the children how to play the cornet. Each child has been loaned a cornet to use and practise on, they can even take them home!

My favourite quote from one of the children recently overheard in the corridor was, 'Mrs. McGeever, its not a cacophany anymore!' I think this shows that they are making lots of progress and I will add, the sounds coming from Class 2 are definitely no where near being a cacophony anymore, they are actually pretty mellifluous!

Music in the Village Hall

On Wednesday the whole school, joined by Dennington were lucky enough to have Jonathan Beecher and Sarah Porter from Beecher Acoustics come and perform a concert. Jonathon performed on a 300 year old cello! Class One danced to the music and the older children were taken on a musical journey all round the world!

Hands on Sound

Dear Parents/Carers,
Would you like an educational opportunity for you and your child to use a Nintendo DS as a musical instrument? In conjunction with the education department at Aldeburgh Music, 25 people from our area have been offered the opportunity to take part in an Open Air performance as part of the Aldeburgh Festival entitled “Hands on Sound” which will take place on Aldeburgh Beach on 27th June 2010.

Matthew C Applegate has created a piece of software for the DS which will allow it to be used as an instrument. . Together with Duncan Chapman – a world renowned musician and performer - the participants will learn and rehearse a piece of music on either Saturday morning or afternoon and then rehearse it for the last time on Sunday morning, ready to perform on Aldeburgh Beach at 12.00pm.

All sessions will be held in Aldeburgh or nearby. Times will be finalised ASAP but days are definitely Saturday 26th (morning or afternoon, not both) and Sunday 27th (from roughly 10am to 1pm). Participants would have to be available for both days.

Aldeburgh Education would like to offer this opportunity to all of our students, as well as their siblings, parents, grandparents and friends. It is a fun and casual event for the whole family.

If your child doesn’t have a DS and would like to take part Snape Maltings can provide DS’s for you. If transport may be a problem please speak to me.

If you and/or your child is interested please complete the slip and return it to school by 21st May.

Yours sincerely,

Val Jones