Carols by Candlelight
Birchwood music students got into the festive spirit with our annual Carols by Candlelight which took place at St Michael's Church in Bishop's Stortford on Thursday 15 December.
A wonderful time was had by all!
Autumn Concert
Well done to all the students who performed in the recent Autumn Concert.
Wonderful performances all round!
Birchwood’s Young Musician 2022 Final
On Thursday 24 February Birchwood’s Young Musician 2022 Final was held in the school hall. The competition final, which is in its eighth year, was judged by Mr Peter Foster who is head of Bishop’s Stortford Music School. It was a wonderful evening of music and the performances were outstanding. The range of talent on display was inspiring and the final included solo performances on clarinet, flute, piano, saxophone, voice, cello, heavy metal guitar and drum kit. We would like to thank all students who entered the competition, the quality of entries made deciding on the overall finalists exceedingly difficult, and many thanks to Peter Foster for judging the final and Mr Stock for accompanying.
Young Musician of the Year 2022
Birchwood’s Young Musician of the Year 2022
Are you Birchwood’s next Pop or Classical winner?
How to Enter:
All you need to do is email a video recording of you performing your favourite piece in a communal space, e.g. your living room,
to Mr Grogan, mgrogan@birchwoodhigh.org.uk.
All styles and genres of music are welcome.
Closing date for entries is:
Wednesday 9 February and finalists will be announced on Friday 11 February.
Virtual Young Musician Competition 2021
Mr Grogan and Mr Stock would like to congratulate the following students for taking part in our Virtual Young Musician Competition 2021. The overall winners were Emily Robson and
Jorja O’Grady, with runners up Isabelle Ramsay (Voice) and Jessica Newton (Piano). The standard of musicianship was outstanding, and they had a really difficult time deciding on winners. The winners and runners up will be performing in our Summer Prom Concert on Friday 9 July on the Piazza.
Christmas Carols
Christmas has truly arrived with Birchwood’s Music department’s annual Carols by Candlelight Service that took place on Wednesday 18 December at St Michael’s Church.
Isabelle Ramsay sang a fabulous solo “Once in Royal David City” as well as beautiful choir arrangements for Vocalise, Senior Choir, and Year 9 and 10 singers filling the church with harmonious singing. The Reverend Williams lead the service with readings from Mr C Gilbank - Deputy Principal, Anya Seifert, Matthew Reader, Mrs P Fowell and Lauren Gore. Mince pies and mulled wine gave the evening a special Christmas spirit.
Special thanks goes to David Pickthall MBE, our organist for the evening and to St Michael’s Church for letting us host this event.
Carols by Candlelight
The music department presents Carols by Candlelight
Wednesday 18 December
7.00pm start
at
St Michael's Church, 1 Windhill, Bishop's Stortford
Summer Prom Concert
Summer Prom Concert
On Wednesday 3 July we held our Summer Prom Concert in the school hall. The talent was outstanding with many students from across all years involved.
Performances included winners from Birchwood’s Got Talent and Young Musician of the Year competitions as well as Orchestra, Vocalise, Senior Choir, a Rock Duet and even a Ukulele group! Even the audience got a chance to join in with a rousing ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ finale.
Mr Grogan and Mr Stock would like to thank all staff and students who took part and for all their hard work and dedication.
Summer Prom Music Concert
Summer Prom Music Concert
Wednesday 3 July
Tickets are now available from the Finance Office
Spring Concert
The music department held their annual Spring Concert on the 28 March. The talent on show was phenomenal. The Orchestra and the Vocalise choir sounded amazing, there were exceptional performances from the solo artists, duets and instrumental duets. Many thanks to Mr Grogan and Mr Stock for all your hard work and dedication.