We have two splendid choirs at Astwood Bank and we’re looking forward to some exciting concerts and events. All documents and resources are available through the link below. Do check out the videos of past events too. Our media statement is right at the bottom. Please check back regularly for updates.

Upper school choir – Years 5 & 6

Upper school choir started on Wednesday 2nd October and will rehearse weekly at 12:30. We are going to be singing in an exciting new concert at St Stephen’s Church in Redditch – a splendid concert venue – on Wednesday 11th December. The event will be a showcase and collaboration of schools within the ShiresMAT and will be supremely festive! If you wish your child to take part, there is a consent/permission form (y5&6 only) HERE. There is a letter outlining the event in the folder above, along with the songs to be learned.

Lower KS2 choir – Years 3 & 4

We will be performing this term at our annual Grandparent’s Tea Party on Monday 18th November in the afternoon. Children wishing to join choir can give permission (y3&4 only) HERE. We’ll be singing a Muppet medley which is in the resources folder, and My Favourite Things from the Sound of Music. There is a link HERE.

Diary dates

• Grandparents’ Tea Party – Monday 18th November – y3&4 choir
• MAT Christmas Carol Concert – St Stephen’s Church – 11th December 2024 – y5&6 choir
• MAT event – Wednesday 2nd April – details to follow
• More to follow…

Past highlights from our choir

Joining our choir – statement

Upon joining choir for the first time, we ask for a specific media consent. We take online safety very seriously; no child will be named in our videos and links will be posted on the choir page. As a school we can’t guarantee how this material will be used once it is in the public domain. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue please do ask.

We intend to have lots of fun with choir but do regard it as a serious commitment so please do reinforce this with your children. Our choir members are often seen performing in public places and are always excellent ambassadors for the school. Remember, the first port of call for information is always the choir page on the school website.

From May 2022, when ticking any choir media consent, you are agreeing to the following statement: My child would like to join the school choir and I am happy for video footage and photographs to be taken at concerts and events. I am also happy for photos and video featuring my child to appear online, such as on YouTube, and also in local newspapers. I will inform school if this situation changes.

If your child wants to join choir, but you are unable to give this media consent for whatever reason, please do come and talk to me and we may be able to make a separate provision.

Mr George