'Wonderland' performed by The London Symphony Orchestra

We believe in providing opportunities for pupils that widens their experiences.   Year 5 pupils were fortunate enough to be invited to a magical interpretation of 'Wonderland' by the LSO at The Barbican Centre in London.

Classical music and musicians may not play a heavy part in an average day for a 9 year old, so it was fascinating to see their amazement at how lots of people, playing 'lots of different instruments could make such an awesome sound!' Athenkosi, Maple

New experiences and knowledge:

I loved 'Dance of the Paper Umbrella' by Elena Kats-Chernin.  I could listen to it again and again! Holly Turner

"When a musician plucks the strings of their violin, it's called pizzicato."  Jack Silva, Elm

"Harps and pianos are grouped with the percussion instruments, I thought they would be with the strings."  Emma Bloy, Maple

"The sound of a celesta is magical!  In 'Sugar Plum Fairy' and the Harry Potter piece you could really feel the magic because of the celesta."  Ruby, Maple