On Monday 5th September the Longfleet Orchestra took part in the fantastic Music For Youth Proms at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The adventure began way back in 2016 when Soundstorm and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra invited us to help compose and perform a piece of music to celebrate the BSO’s 125^th birthday. Have a look at the great video (on our Music page) from Hands-On Media which will tell you more about our journey from there to the Royal Albert Hall.

http://www.longfleet.poole.sch.uk/music/

The concert on Monday was truly amazing. We were inspired by the performances from other groups including an outstanding trumpet soloist, awesome rock bands, a very professional young brass band, uplifting choirs and impressive orchestras. However, the highlight of the evening was the massed ensemble performance of Symphony 125. We were part of an ensemble of 600 secondary, primary and special school pupils from Poole, Bournemouth, the Isle of Wight and Southampton as well as BSO musicians. The piece featured orchestral music, singing, body percussion, a ‘chimes take-over’ and a hand bell section; it had the whole audience on their feet applauding at the end! The concert ended with finale song performed by everyone. At the end of the song balloons fell from the ceiling, fireworks exploded and streamers filled the air – a spectacular end to a spectacular concert!

A message from Miss Wright to let everyone know that the Orchestra has arrived at the Royal Albert Hall!

Now for the soundcheck!

http://www.mfy.org.uk/events/mfy-proms/

The Longfleet School Orchestra spent their Saturday rehearsing in a ferry terminal this weekend! It was the only space big enough to house the 550 primary, secondary, special school and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra musicians meeting up for the very first time. The children and young people came form schools in Poole, Bournemouth, Southampton and the Isle Of Wight. The purpose? To rehearse for our massed ensemble performance at the Music For Youth Proms at the Albert Hall on Monday 5th November. The sound during the rehearsal was incredible: full orchestral sections, choral singing, body percussion, handbells - it had everything. The composer James Redwood jointly conducted the huge ensemble with BSO conductor, Frank Zielhorst. The whole event was brilliantly co-ordinated by Soundstorm and the Bournemouth Symphony orchestra. Thanks to all involved for a wonderful day and we are really looking forward to the Royal Albert Hall performance on Monday! 

- Orchestra, Tuesday Clarinet Club, Piano, Violin, Cello & Flute all start in the first week back (w/b 29th October).

- Keyboard, Drums, Guitar & Friday Clarinet Club all start in the 2nd week back (w/b 5th November)

- Brass lessons do not start until 12th November.

Don't forget that all the information you need about our music clubs & peripatetic instrument lessons (including fees, teaching dates & timetables) is all available to view on our website here:  http://www.longfleet.poole.sch.uk/musical-instrument-tuition-clubs/

For more information about how music is taught and celebrated at Longfleet please see our  learning page here:

http://www.longfleet.poole.sch.uk/music/ . It has some great videos of our orchestra rehearsing for the Royal Albert Hall!

Hamworthy Park Junior hosted a mini-tournament, comprising 4 teams (2 from each school). Longfleet's teams showed great promise, with some exceptionally well-taken goals and some robust and at times last-ditch defending. Longfleet A were unbeaten in the tournament, scoring 8 goals in 3 games and conceding 1. Longfleet B were only beaten by Longfleet A in the final match 1-0. They drew 1-1 with Hamworthy A and beat Hamworthy B.  

Today, six of our Year 5 sports ambassadors have visited Poole High School to take part in a Bronze Ambassador award. They have learned important leadership skills such as communication and planning. They have also learned a number of playground games which they are looking forward to teaching when they get back to school!