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Remaining Summer Concerts

30/6/2016

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Summer Concerts
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Wednesday 6th July
3.30pm – 5.00pm
School Canteen
Mega Choir, Year 6 Choir, Orchestra, Battle of the Bands Top 3, Soloists, Staff/Parent Band
Tickets not required. Free entry from 3.25pm.
 
Monday 11th July
2.00pm – 2.40pm
Battle of the Bands – Top 3 performing at Downs Infant School.
Parents of the children performing (Fleur, Rowan, Esme, Joshim, Lily, Orissa, Ruby, Phine and Eddie) are welcome to attend. Tickets not required. Free entry from 1.55pm.
 
 Last rehearsal of the year for Orchestra will be Thursday 7th July
 Last rehearsal of the year for Mega Choir will be
Wednesday 13th July
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Instrument Extravaganza!

30/6/2016

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Congratulations Varndean Musicians!

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On Wednesday night, many ex-pupils of Downs Junior School, who are now in Years 7, 8 and 9, performed at the Summer Concert at Varndean School. It was a wonderful night and it was lovely to see so many children still learning and progressing and nurturing their talents in music. Congratulations to everyone involved. 
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Ukulele Concerts - 4F and 4DP

28/6/2016

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Congratulations to 4F and 4DP for the brilliant ukulele concerts today. The children have working hard with Mr McGuigan and Miss Rusbatch and learned a huge amount in only 9 weeks. Keep your eyes peeled on the Ukulele page for videos of the concert. 

Huge thanks to Mr McGuigan. Sadly, today was his last day teaching ukulele with Miss Rusbatch at Downs Junior School. He will be greatly missed. Excitingly (for him and his future pupils) he is heading into the world primary school class teaching. We at Downs Junior would like to wish him well with his future endeavours. 

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Orchestral Performances

24/6/2016

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Congratulations to current pupils Maya, Maizy, Ella, Daisy and Jemima, and ex-pupils Jake, Erin, Ewan and Jenny, who performed with the Brighton & Hove Junior Orchestra and the Saturday Strings Group last night at St John the Evangelist's Church: It was a wonderful concert. Particular highlights were the Harry Potter medley and the New World Symphony. Congratulations also to our violin teacher and Saturday Strings leader Lisa de Simone. 
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SPORTS DAY

21/6/2016

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Waka Waka & Hall of Fame

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To rehearse for the opening and closing ceremonies of this year's Sport Day, visit the Sports Day page.
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Y4 Ukulele Concerts

21/6/2016

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Reminder

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This term, the children in 4DP and 4F have received 9 free ukulele lessons from myself and Nick McGuigan as part of the BHMA Soundmakers Programme.
 
They will be showcasing what they have learned in a concert on Tuesday 28th June 2016 and parents/carers are most welcome to attend.

4DP will perform 13:50 – 14:15
4F will perform 14:50 – 15:15
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Peter Pan - Performances

16/6/2016

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Congratulations to Laurie (Y4), Johnny (Y5) and (ex-pupil) Bertie on their brilliant performances as Lost Boys in Peter Pan at 88 London Road (Emporium) last night. Ex-pupil Mackenzie is also performing in some of the shows. Peter Pan is running until 9th July. For tickets, and more information, visit the theatre's WEBSITE.
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Drum United

13/6/2016

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On Friday, we were treated to brilliant percussive performances by Drum United. Their shows incorporated drums, xylophones, body percussion, comedy, silliness, audience participation and lots of fun! Keep your eyes peeled for videos, to give you sneak peek of what we experienced. 
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Ella - Grade 5 Violin

10/6/2016

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With only a few weeks to go, before her Grade 5 violin exam, Ella is sounding great - huge thanks to her teacher, Lisa de Simone and today's accompanist, Dan. I sneaked in and recorded some of today's rehearsal!
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DJS Summer Proms

10/6/2016

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Our annual summer concert will take place on Wednesday 6th July in the canteen, 3.30pm - 5.00pm.
Featuring:
  • ​Top 3 Battle of the Bands Finalists
  • Mega Choir
  • Jam Band
  • Orchestra
  • Soloists
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