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 – MAT Arts Showcase – 2nd April at 6pm

We are only able to take 25 children to this event. These will be primarily children from y6 and y5, but there will be a few places available to children in y4 – names drawn from a hat. A letter has been sent to children who have been given a place, and our apologies to those who missed out this time. The deadline to complete the form and to email any optional auditions is now Sunday 23rd February. A copy of the letter is in the resource folder.

Please spend time learning the songs by heart. In addition to our own song – The Rhythm of Life, which is in the resource folder, We’ve been asked to learn We’re all in this Together and A Million Dreams to perform with the full company.

Over Christmas, we went up to The Bell to sing carols for the Welfare Association Christmas meal. As always, the children were wonderful and brought a well-needed large measure of festive cheer! The choir also performed at the MAT Christmas carol service along with a choir of 140 children and gave a splendid performance.

Lower KS2 choir – Years 3 & 4

We had a wonderful time performing at the annual Grandparent’s Tea Party on Monday 18th November. More events and opportunities will follow…

Diary dates

• MAT event – Wednesday 2nd April – Y4,5,6
• 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