Beaumont School Music Department

Year 11, During exam leave we expect you to attend all Big Band, Vocal Ensemble and Orchestra rehearsals. If you cannot make any of these rehearsals, please inform either me or Ms Doan asap . In terms of other clubs, we would love to see you there (it might make for a nice break from intense study). Thank you, Mr Guinane

Final Rehearsals Mon lunch - everyone expect rhythm Weds lunch - backing singers Thurs lunch - everyone Thurs after school - everyone until 6pm Sat - 3-5pm, band call at 7.00pm Dress Code: Black suits and bow ties for men, appropriate dresses for ladies Be on it, practice!

Hi Big Band, I hope you are having a lovely Christmas break. The gig will be on us before we know it, and we have just confirmed another awesome vocalist. So we need to get on it. Please click here for a list a songs we will be playing on the 28th Feb. Rehearsals: Here is a rehearsal schedule for Thursday lunchtimes until the gig. Please come prepared every week. Any questions, ask me in advance. Until the concert, missing rehearsals without an amazing reason is just not good enough. 8th Jan - Blues in the night - Salt Peanuts - Mustang Sally 15th Jan - 1130-1230 in Room 40 - I Won't Dance - I Remember You - Hit the Road Jack 22nd Jan (Sorry Beauty and the Beast people) - Soul Bossa Nova - Moondance - Oleo 29th Jan - Sway - Fly me to the Moon - When I Fall in Love 5th Feb - Embraceable You - Big Noise... - You Are the Sunshine... 12th Feb - Old Devil Moon - Respect - Why Don't You Do Right? 26th Feb - Superstition - I Feel Good - Do ...

Right, In my hopper there are several "lists" containing every Big Band piece we have done (plus blank spaces in case I have missed some, or for when we get new charts). I would like you to: 1. Put it in a plastic wallet (also in my hopper) and at the front of your folder. 2. Put the corresponding number IN PENCIL in the top-right hand corner of each chart. 3. Put the charts in order, and keep them in order 4. Sellotape any multiple paged-parts, and make copies if you are a saxophone and you need them 5. Go through the pile of unsorted music and look for extra parts 6. Once you are sure you don't have a chart tucked away somewhere at home, give me a clear, definitive list, per part, of what is missing. I would like this done by next Thursday. The music will be in the office, come and get it at anytime. Thank you. Mr Guinane

Ok people, CEW is over and we are back with a bang on Monday! Click here for Wednesday's rehearsal schedule. Take ownership and be on it. Can't wait. D&G

Welcome to the official blog post for: Saturday 18th October 2014: An Evening with the Beaumont Big Band and Special Guests How exciting! The plan is, I just keep updating this blog post as information grows (set lists, timings, solos etc.). Thurs 26th June: Rehearsal as usual, please bring: - Why don't you do right? - Night Train - I Won't Dance Same as last week (last rehearsal before the Summer Concert, we will be playing Night Train) Spotify playlists: (Will be updated as time goes on) Find below: Songs we are doing: Jazz 101 (Essential listening):

Right people, A quick run down if you are new/not tuned-in: Saturday 7th Dec: Beaumont Christmas Fair 11am-2pm, Beaumont School Beaumont Brass Band "B ³ " and Louisa's Year 13 Choir Tuesday 10th Dec: Beaumont Christmas Concert, 7pm, Beaumont School All ensembles Rehearsals during the day from break, arrive in Music Dept. at 6.30pm in full winter uniform Tickets £2/£4, available on the door Wednesday 18th Dec: Beaumont Carol Service, 7pm, St. Peter's Church, St. Albans Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Training Ensemble and Male Voice Choir Rehearsal during the day in the church, meeting details to follow Be at St. Peter's at 6.30pm in full winter uniform No tickets, it is a church service, though please arrive in good time as traffic is often an issue Be on it. Take ownership, and ask (sooner, not later) if you are not sure. Cheers, Mr Guinane

Hello people! The start of term is nearly upon us, and while I don't want you to think about school during your last weekend of freedom, you do need to know a few things about how the extra-curricular timetable will work this year. The Extra-Curricular Timetable A copy of the timetable can be found here , at the bottom of this blog post, and it will be up in the department when you get back. Please note a few change, notably that CHOIR WILL NOW RUN ON MONDAY LUNCHTIMES. We can't wait to start all our groups again. Auditions and the first week back No clubs will run in the first week back, EXCEPT ORCHESTRA which will run on Friday. The second week back, it all kicks off big time! There will be auditions for the Vocal Ensemble and Training Ensemble after school on Wednesday, for information see the blog post here , or come and talk to Mr Guinane on Tuesday. Big Band auditions will happen in due course. If you have any questions, feel free to tweet us @BeaumontMusic ...

Click here for the schedule. Be on it. See you Tuesday. Thanks! Mr Guinane

Dear all, Click here for a copy of the timings/arrangements sheet I gave out before half term. Please ask if there are any quality questions as a result of it. Below I have included as many of the pieces as I could find for your listening pleasure, please take the time to hear them and go through them before Saturday. Click the links to find a YouTube videos/MP3/Spotify link. Due to exam constraints we will not be having any sectionals this week, we WILL be having our regular Thursday lunch rehearsal as well as the rehearsal at 5pm on the day of the concert. Thanks, Mr Guinane Cute (a slightly different version to our arrangement) Salt Peanuts L'il darlin (a slightly different version to our arrangement) One Note Samba Count Bubba Old Devil Moon Cry me a River Superstition Perdido Embraceable You

Dear Big Band, Here are the tunes we will be playing for the ball, with soloists and other musicians included. Next week: Wednesday: Trumpets and Rhythm Section rehearsals at lunch Thursday: Full band rehearsal at lunch, prompt start at 1305 please Please let me know if you have taken away any music to practise as I will be ordering replacement parts very soon. Thanks, Mr Guinane

A huge congratulations to everyone who performed in the St Albans Young Musician Competition today.  As always you were a credit to the school and you all performed with such musicianship, passion and professionalism.   Everyone who performed is listed below and those who won their categories are in bold.   Recordings (and photos!) to follow! Secondary Instrument Ensemble: Louisa Briguglio & Niamh Quinn Secondary Vocal Solo:  Emily Almond and Emma Doherty (joint winners) Secondary Vocal Ensemble: Beaumont Year 13 Girls (also Paul Harris' performance of the afternoon), Emily Almond & Emma Doherty, Alice Webster & Beth Wilson Secondary Wind/Brass solo: Louisa Briguglio, Luke Bainbridge Secondary School Choir: Beaumont Vocal Ensemble Secondary String solo: Yannick Mayaud Secondary Band: Beaumont Big Band We are proud of you all.

Just a final reminder for Sunday: Meet in Sumpter Yard (near that cursed tree or whatever) at 12.45pm Dress code is SMART ALL BLACK (no T-shirts) and skirts/dresses MUST be of an appropriate length.  Smart shoes are also required. Bring enough water/juice for the afternoon - it's going to be a long one. No food is allowed in the Abbey itself but hopefully there should be an opportunity to nip out to the café if you need. Entry is £5 for adults.  Visit the website here . Here's to a great afternoon of performances on Sunday!

Please make sure you have read this and spread the word: Breaktime: Big Band to come and set up Lesson 4: Big Band Lesson 5: Orchestra Lunchtime: Vocal Ensemble followed by String Group Lesson 6: Choir, Male Voice Choir and Training Ensemble Lesson 7: Concert Band After School: Year 12 Choir 6pm: Guitar Ensemble followed by Consortium Orchestra Wind Ensemble will not perform this time due to some 6th form absence on the evening. You are required to sign into the Music Department by 6.30pm. Concert starts at 7pm. Tickets are £4/2, available on the door. Concert dress is SMART all black or black and white*, BLACK SHOES or full winter uniform.   *Girls, please wear skirts (of the correct length) or trousers, NOT leggings or skinny jeans. Those in incorrect or inappropriate dress will not be allowed to perform. See Miss Doan or Mr Guinane if you have any (quality) questions.

Dear Big Band, Unfortunately I will not be in this Thursday so Big Band will not run. Some dates for your diary: Tues 26th March: Easter Concert (for everyone!). We will be performing Old Devil Moon . Sat 8th June: Beaumont 7th Anniversary Ball (rehearsal and performance times tbc) And... We have been selected to appear in the final of St. Albans Young Musician 2013. This is exciting. The final takes place on Sunday 28th April , at St. Albans Cathedral, at around 1pm. We will be performing L'il Darlin' aka Ed Calvert plays the Jazz Bassoon . I will give you more information nearer the time, but if you cannot make this date please come and see me as soon as possible. Please expect a letter detailing both of these events to come your way very soon. All the best, Mr Guinane

Members of Big Band,  Here are some links to the pieces we will be doing this term. They will only sound good if you listen to them and, heaven forbid, do some practice... J.B. (Audio Download) J.B. (Audio Stream) 'Round Midnight (Opens in a new window, can then be downloaded) Here is a YouTube video of our 'Round Midnight arrangement: Enjoy! Mr. Guinane

Hi folks, there will be a Big Band rehearsal tomorrow at lunch time, Room 30, please be prompt. Thanks, Mr. Guinane

Hi, Big Band tomorrow will be a brass sectional , please arrive promptly, or as soon as you can after any exams. Please bring mutes and music. See you there. DG

Big Band will be on tomorrow lunch, look forward to seeing you all there. Trumpets, if you have them, bring some mutes please. Thanks, Mr. Guinane

Hi, A quick reminder that Big Band this week will be a BRASS SECTIONAL, very important! Well done to the Saxes for a really great rehearsal last week. Thanks, Mr. Guinane