A group of our Intermediate and Senior Choir singers had the exciting opportunity to take part in a special recording for the BBC at Alexandra Palace conducted by Ellie Slorach. The singers rehearsed and filmed Magic, a movement from Storm by Judith Weir, alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra and the BBC Singers. This is part of the BBC’s educational 10 Pieces project, which, to celebrate its 10th anniversary, highlights the work of women composers. Our singers had an unforgettable day rehearsing and recording with such professional musicians, and they’re proud to contribute to a meaningful project that will inspire young learners across the country. Click the following link to watch a video of their recording.
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Recording with Aurora Orchestra
A group of our Intermediate and Senior Choir singers had the wonderful opportunity to record two works by Iain Farrington alongside the world-renowned Aurora Orchestra, conducted by our very own Musical Director, Grace Rossiter. Our singers had a fantastic day at the Warehouse recording studio creating music with such inspirational musicians, and were incredibly honoured to be a part of the Aurora Orchestra’s education programme which will help spread the joys of music to other children around the country. Visit Aurora Classrooms to find out more about Aurora’s amazing resource for GCSE and A-Level lessons – and listen out for FCMG singers in Oh, Beethoven! and Bright Skies!
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Sounds Sublime Festival
The Intermediate Choir took part in the annual Sounds Sublime festival, hosted by The Sixteen, for their final performance of the year at St James’ Piccadilly. The singers had the opportunity to workshop and perform alongside four other youth choirs, and they thoroughly enjoyed participating in the afternoon masterclass. Their performance included The Moon by Andy Beck and two pieces from A Sporting Chance by Bob Chilcott, The Weightlifter and Run for Gold, before culminating in a final performance of The Beat of a Different Drum by Sarah Quartel conducted by Nicholas Chalmers as one large chorus. It was a fantastic afternoon of music-making, and brought out the best in all our singers.
