Band Open Morning a Huge Success!

On Saturday 14th January, over 200 parents and pupils crammed into the school hall to enjoy two fun packed hours with the bands. The morning was very informal with all present encouraged to wander around the bands or sit in whilst the bands played. The Medway Band started things off by playing three pieces.

This was probably the first time that many in the hall had ever heard a full brass band playing live! Pupils and parents were then invited to have a go at playing the many instruments available for tuition, generously supplied by Medway Local Authority through the Medway Music Association, who have also made the whole project possible through significant funding.

Finally, the Medway Concert Brass took the floor and this was the opportunity for audience participation! Pupils and young players from other schools all sat right amongst the band and also joined in on percussion - with gusto!

A huge success, we now have over 60 young people signed up for free tuition at the school.