Students from Woodham Academy recently attended the Glasshouse in Gateshead, to perform as part of the ‘Orchestras for All’ project. The aim of the project is to provide opportunities for students to rehearse and perform in a full Orchestra, alongside other students from the North East, as well as developing musicianship skills and confidence. This is the third year that Woodham Academy have been part of this initiative, which is fully funded by the school’s music department.
Students have been rehearsing weekly as part of the school’s extra-curricular music programme. This was the first of two sessions at the Glasshouse where all their hard work came into fruition.
“To be able to perform as part of a 100 piece orchestra, following a professional conductor, is something which cannot be replicated in school. Our percussion players loved performing on full size orchestral timpani drums and xylophones. Students enjoyed making new friends as they came together to rehearse and perform three pieces of music, one of which was ‘We are the Champions ‘by Freddie Mercury. Students are already looking forward to our next visit in July.” Mrs Taylor (Music teacher).