Ahoy! Sing for the Mary Rose

A combined vocal performance of Ahoy! Sing for the Mary Rose, composed by the composer conducting  New Beacon boys, joined with the choirs of Leigh Primary School, Walthamstow Hall Senior School, King's Rochester and the Hospice in the Weald Choir.

Aims

The aim of the project was to involve local primary school children in an exciting, musical project and at the same time raise money for the Hospice in the Weald.

The factors for success were: effective communication between the schools, adequate preparation/organisation/rehearsal time, a performance venue large enough for a choir of 200 and audience of 300.

The immediate beneficiaries were: Hospice in the Welad, the audience enjoyed of the performance, the children in the choir had an extortionary musical experience, coming together under the composer's directorship.

Background

The partnership came about as The New Beacon wanted to fund raise for a local charity and approached Hospice in the Weald about a joint venture and then formed a partnership with the other local schools.

This came about due to a staff member member of The New Beacon being a friend of the composer and has a personal connection to the Hospice.

Resources

The resources made available for choirs; scores, learning CDs, use of the New Beacon Centre along with discounted costs.

The approximate total number of staffing hours for the project was 50 hours and this was for teaching staff to attend weekly rehearsals.

Pupil Involvement

Independent Schools - Reception - 18ys = 90

State School - Year 3 - Year 6 = 30

Frequency

This was a one off event.