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Holy Cross College
Performing Arts Department
ENRICHMENT
STANDARD TIMETABLE OF ACTIVITIES
MONDAY
10:30am - 12noon
CHOIR
Main Hall
WEDNESDAY
2:15pm - 4pm
College Production
Main Hall
THURSDAY
10:30am - 12noon
ORCHESTRA
Main Hall
LAMDA
Drama Studio
FRIDAY
8:40am - 10:10am
LAMDA
Drama Studio
12:00 - 12:45pm
JAZZ BAND
Music Live
COLLEGE PRODUCTION!
The College Production is open to all students, both to performing onstage, in the orchestra and take on backstage & front of house roles. It is a large scale musical that typically involves around 100 students.
Key Dates:
Late Night Rehearsal (until 8pm) - Thursday 29th February 2024
Late Night Rehearsal (until 8pm) - Tuesday 12th March 2024
Sitzprobe - Thursday 14th March 2024
Full Day Rehearsal and Evening Lighting Plotting (Principal Cast will need to be avaliable in the evening) - Friday 15th March 2024
Lighting Plotting, Principal Cast Required - Saturday 16th March 2024
Technical Rehearsal, full company required - Sunday 17th March 2024
Dress Rehearsal - Monday 18th March 2024
Public Performances - Tuesday 19th to Friday 22nd March 2024
Open to ALL musicians across the college, who play to a minimum of Grade 3. We will work towards public performances throughout the year, including Christmas Evening, College Production and our end of year concert 'Music at the Heart of Bury'.
ORCHESTRA
Thursday, 10:30, Main Hall
Open to ALL singers in college. Have fun singing a variety of style of music. You DO NOT have to read music to attend.
We will work towards public performances throughout the year, including singing at Manchester Christmas Markets, Christmas Evening and our end of year concert 'Music at the Heart of Bury'.
CHOIR
Monday, 10:30, Main Hall
Thursday and Friday E Blocks
LAMDA offers students the opportunity to gain an extra acting qualification, ahead of auditions and application for drama schools and theatre related courses. It helps with public speaking, boosts confidence and allows students to experiment with a choice of repertoire.
Open to ALL guitarists in college. It is a distinct advantage to be able to read staff notation, although parts may be produced in tab.
GUITAR ENSEMBLE
All musicians are welcome, with the ability to read music being preferable. We will work towards public performances through the year, including Christmas Evening and our end of year concert, 'Music at the Heart of Bury'.
JAZZ BAND
Fridays, 12noon, Music Live
JOIN A BAND
7th & 9th November, 3:45pm, Music Live
Meet fellow musicians and form a band. You will then have an opportunity to perform at our Live Music Nights. Our 2023/24 Live Nights are on 19th October, 13th December and 15th February.
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