Music
If your child would like to sign up for
music lessons, please either follow
the link below or contact Mrs Byrne at
mrsbyrner@strichardscc.com
Extra-Curricular timetable
Music Lessons
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Newsletter 1 - September 2024
Dance
End of Year Mass
Year 11 BTEC pupils danced ‘The Gathering’ at the End of Year
Mass in July. This was a piece of choreography jointly created
in their lessons with Mrs Knight. Setting the Mass for prayer
and reflection, the dancers danced to an instrumental piece
‘Hallelujah’ which was played so beautifully by Year 11 pupil
Josh. Thank you all who took part.
Welcome back to the dance department 2024-2025! We
hope that you had a fantastic relaxing summer holiday and
are all ready to get back into the dance studio having fun
and learning new and exciting things.
Trinity Laban
At the end of last term Millie, Elisa, Eliza,
Bea and Chloe took part in Trinity Laban's
end of year show as part of the CAT scheme.
The Trinity Laban Centre for Advanced
Dance Training (CAT) is an innovative
scheme, funded by the Department of
Education, offering young people who have
exceptional talent and potential in dance the
opportunity to take part in a training session.
Dance Company Auditions
To audition, all you need to do is attend. Do not worry if you have not had
any dance training, Mrs Knight will be looking for all kinds of dancers and
personalities. All you need is energy, commitment and enthusiasm. Auditions
are on Monday, 23rd September and will run from 3.20pm until 4.30pm. If you
are successful, regular rehearsals will be held after school and you will need
to commit to the Company. If you would like to audition, please speak to Mrs
Knight to sign up prior to the audition. Come, join us, and try something new!
Extra-Curricular
There are many exciting things planned for this year. We continue our partnership
with Bexhill College, Brighton University and Canterbury University. We have
lots of events already booked and the annual Dance Showcase planned. Look
out for details in future newsletters. The Friday afternoon domain of the St
Richard’s Catholic College Boys’ Dance Company is back! We do not require
the boys to audition, just to show commitment and real passion for dance. They
will experience dance through live performance and workshops, experience
performances in professional theatres and work with professional practitioners.
Costume Donation
I am sure you can imagine, the cost of costumes incurs a significant expense
for the dance department. Therefore, if you are able to donate £20 towards the
costumes, it really would be greatly appreciated. Costume donations can be
made through the school shop here.
Create Music gives children, young
people and adults the chance to explore
their passion for music through lessons,
ensembles, projects, workshops,
orchestras and summer schools.
Create Music:
www.createmusic.org.uk