Chilcote Cello concert

On Friday 6th March, Chilcote cellists held a concert for their families, playing pieces they have been learning over the past few months. They all played extremely well in their groups and some of our  players played solos confidently. It was great to see the progress they have all made this year- from our beginner groups who have only been playing since September, to our more experienced players in Year 6. We are very proud of your progress, well done.

Thank you very much to Mrs Mulenga for her support  and hard work with all the pupils and to our appreciative audience for attending the concert and for supporting the children at home with their practice.

Visit from the Music Service String Group

On Friday 6th September, Years 1-6 enjoyed a visit and performance from 7 string teachers from the Birmingham  Music Service. They played a variety of different styles of music and talked to us about why they enjoyed playing their particular instruments. 

Nicholas helped them play one particular piece by playing a steady beat for them to play along with. Well done Nicholas.

It was very inspiring and enjoyable. Thank you very much to Miss Hobbs and Mrs Mulenga- our string teachers, for organising such a super concert. 

Chilcote Summer concerts

On Monday 20th May and Tuesday 21st May, over 120 children performed at our two annual Summer concerts. Both were well attended by large enthusiastic audiences and all the children performed confidently, showcasing their hard work over the past few months to their family and friends.
We are very proud of all our performers and would like to thank them for their hard work and enthusiasm, providing us with two very enjoyable evenings.
Thank you very much to our talented peripataetic music service teachers who have taught and encouraged the children all year. Our children have made great progress, through the hard work of Mrs Mulenga, Mr Fisher, Miss Hobbs, Mr Chamberlain and Mr Singh.

Chilcote Cello Concert - Friday 30th November

On Friday, Chilcote cellists put on a great performance for their families, playing pieces they have learned this term. They all played extremely well in their groups and some of our older players played solos confidently. It was great to see the progress they have all made this term- from our September beginners to our more experienced players in Year 5 and 6.

Thank you very much to Mrs Mulenga for her hard work with all the pupils and to our appreciative audience for their support and commitment to their children`s music.

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David Gregory from the CBSO visits Chilcote

Today we were very lucky to welcome back an ex pupil, David Gregory who is now a violinist with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. He spoke to the children about his time at Chilcote and how it inspired him to become a violinist and go on to have a career as a musician.

He played to us and then played and improvised with various groups of our own musicians -some of our cellists and dhol drummers.
We finished with a big improvisation performed by many of our Year 4,5 and 6 pupils.
Thank you very much to Mr Gregory- it was a very inspiring and enjoyable session, we really appreciate you coming in to work with us.