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JUNIOR DEPARTMENT CALENDAR 2019-20

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TICKET INFORMATIONIncluding information on complimentary tickets for RCMJD parents

RCMJD FRIENDS

VISIT DAYS & AUDITIONS

TERMS ‘AT A GLANCE’

ORCHESTRA & CHOIR CONCERTS

CONCERT DRESS

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AUTUMN TERM EVENTSWednesday 9 October

MUSIC FOR YOUTH PRIMARY PROMS10.45am and 2pm | Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP

Further details and ticket information will be sent to parents of performers from the JD office

Saturday 9 November

PETER MORRISON CONCERTO COMPETITION PRELIMINARY ROUND9am | Recital Hall

The Peter Morrison Concerto Competition is open to all JD Sixth Form and Extension programme students; the winner of 23 November’s final round will be given the opportunity to perform their chosen concerto with the JD Symphony Orchestra during the Spring term.

Free, no tickets required

Saturday 2 November

SOLOISTS’ CONCERT5.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

A programme of instrumental music presented by our older soloists invited to perform by the Head of Junior Programmes. Finish time approximately 6.30pm.

Tickets: £5

Saturday 9 November

RCMJD FRIENDS’ SOCIAL EVENING AND CONCERT5.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

The annual evening hosted by the JD Friends is a great opportunity to meet members of the JD Friends and other JD parents, as well as hearing performances by our Training Choir, Treble Choir, Sinfonietta and Jazz Ensembles. Finish time approximately 7.30pm.

Tickets available from the JD Friends on a Saturday or via [email protected]

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Saturday 16 November

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT5.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Small chamber ensembles will be selected to perform by our Head of Chamber Music from auditions earlier in the term. Finish time approximately 6.30pm.

Tickets: £5

Saturday 30 November

SINFONIA CONCERT11.30am | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Robert Hodge conductor

See our middle orchestra perform in their very own concert with a selection of popular orchestral works. Finish time approximately 12pm.

Tickets: £5

Saturday 23 November

PETER MORRISON CONCERTO COMPETITION FINAL ROUND5.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

In the final round of the Peter Morrison Concerto Competition our students will perform the entirety of their chosen concerto. The winner will be announced after the end of the performances. Finish time approximately 7.45pm.

Tickets: £5

Saturday 30 November

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC CONCERT5.15pm | Recital Hall

The first concert in our contemporary music series will feature JD students performing compositions by JD students, hosted by Head of Contemporary Music and Composition, Simon Speare. Finish time approximately 6.30pm.

Tickets: Free but required

Saturday 30 November

SYMPHONY AND CHAMBER ORCHESTRAS CONCERT7pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Jacques Cohen conductor (Symphony Orchestra)

Christopher Hirons director (Chamber Orchestra)

Programme to include:

Bartok Divertimento for Strings

Sibelius Symphony no 1 in E minor op 39

Finish time approximately 9pm.

Tickets: £5

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All concert details are correct at the time of going to press but we reserve the right to make any necessary changes to programmes and dates.For the most up to date information please see the website (www.rcm.ac.uk/junior/currentstudents).Ticket information for RCM concerts is on page 14.

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Saturday 7 December

SOLOISTS’ CONCERT11am | Recital Hall

Our younger students take to the stage to perform a varied programme of instrumental solos. Finish time approximately 12.15pm.

Tickets: Free but required

Tuesday 17 December

CAROLS FOR SHOPPERS5.30pm | St James’s Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

The JD Brass Dectet join the JD Chamber Choir and Parry Voices to perform a variety of carols for shoppers in central London with the Vigala Singers, conducted by Joy Hill.

Free, no tickets required (arrive early to avoid disappointment)Saturday 7 December

END OF TERM CONCERT2.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

To round off our f rst term, our Brass Dectet, Wind Octet, Senior Choir, Concert Choirs and Girls’ Choir present their term’s work. Finish time approximately 4.15pm.

Tickets: £5

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JD students will be selected by the Head of Junior Programmes to perform as part of the Sunday morning coffee concert series in the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room.

Tickets £11 from www.royalalberthall.com / 0845 401 5034.

Programmes and dates for the Autumn term will be published on the RCM website when known.

ROYAL ALBERT HALL COFFEE CONCERTSAUTUMN TERM

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Saturday 18 January

SOLOISTS’ CONCERT5.30pm | Recital Hall

Performers invited by the Head of Junior Programmes. Finish time approximately 6.30pm.

Tickets: Free but required

Saturday 1 February

GORDON TURNER COMPETITION PRELIMINARY ROUND9am | Recital Hall

The Gordon Turner Competition is open to all JD students aged 15 and 16 at the end of August 2019.

Free, no tickets required

Saturday 8 February

GORDON TURNER COMPETITION FINAL ROUND9am | Recital Hall

The final round of this competition for JD students aged 15 and 16 at the end of August 2019. The winner will be announced after the end of the performances.

Free, no tickets required

Saturday 8 February

GORDON TURNER HARP COMPETITION2pm | East Parry Room

Open to all JD harp students, this competition is curated by JD harp teacher Daphne Boden.

Free, no tickets required

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All concert details are correct at the time of going to press but we reserve the right to make any necessary changes to programmes and dates.For the most up to date information please see the website (www.rcm.ac.uk/junior/currentstudents).Ticket information for RCM concerts is on page 14.

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Saturday 22 February

BARBARA BOISSARD JUNIOR CONCERTO COMPETITION9am | Recital Hall

This competition is open to JD students in years 7–10 with the winner being offered the opportunity to perform with the JD Sinfonia or String Orchestras in the Summer term.

Free, no tickets required

Saturday 7 March

CHORAL CONCERT5.30pm | Holy Trinity Church, Prince Consort Road, Kensington, London SW7 2BA

Our first choral concert of the year will feature our Training, Treble, Concert and Senior Choirs. Finish time approximately 6.30pm.

Tickets: Free but required from RCM Box Office

Saturday 14 March

ANGELA BULL COMPETITION FINAL ROUND9am | Recital Hall

The final round of this competition for JD students in their final year. The winner will be announced after the end of the performances.

Free, no tickets required

Saturday 14 March

SPRING CONCERT5.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Featuring our String Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Orchestra, Clarinet Choir, Saxophone Ensemble, Brass Dectet, Chamber Choir and Parry Voices. Finish time approximately 6.45pm.

Tickets: £5

Saturday 29 February

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT5.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

This intimate concert will feature performances by some of the smaller JD ensembles. Finish time approximately 6.30pm.

Tickets: £5

Saturday 7 March

ANGELA BULL COMPETITION PRELIMINARY ROUND9am | Recital Hall

This competition is open to all students who are in their final year at JD.

Free, no tickets required

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Saturday 21 March

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC CONCERT5.30pm | Recital Hall

The second concert in our contemporary music series featuring compositions by JD composers, curated by JD Head of Composition and Contemporary Music. Finish time approximately 6.30pm.

Tickets: Free but required

Saturday 21 March

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT7pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Jacques Cohen conductor

Our second Symphony Orchestra concert of the year will include a performance by the winner of the 2019 JD Peter Morrison Concerto competition. Finish time approximately 9.15pm.

Tickets: £5

Saturday 28 March

SOLOISTS’ CONCERT11am | Recital Hall

Our younger students take to the stage to perform a varied programme of instrumental solos. Finish time approximately 12.15pm.

Tickets: Free but required

Saturday 28 March

END OF TERM CONCERT5.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

The fi nal concert of the Spring term will feature our Sinfonia, Chamber Orchestra, Wind Octet, Percussion Ensemble and Girls’ Choir.Finish time approximately 7.15pm.

Tickets: £5

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JD students will be selected by the Head of Junior Programmes to perform as part of the Sunday morning coffee concert series in the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room.

Tickets £11 from www.royalalberthall.com / 0845 401 5034.

Programmes and dates for the Spring term will be published on the RCM website when known.

ROYAL ALBERT HALL COFFEE CONCERTSSPRING TERM

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SUMMER TERM EVENTSSaturday 9 May

RCMJD FRIENDS’STAFF CONCERT5.30pm | Britten Theatre

A fundraising concert of performances by members of the RCMJD in aid of the RCMJD Friends. Finish time approximately 7pm.

Tickets available from the JD Friends on a Saturday or via [email protected]

Saturday 16 May

MARJORIE HUMBY COMPETITION FINAL ROUND9am | Recital Hall

The final round of the Marjorie Humby Competition for JD students aged 13 or 14 at the end of August 2019. The winner will be announced after the end of the performances.

Free, no tickets required

Saturday 16 May

PIANO CONCERT5.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Featuring some of our upcoming star JD pianists nominated by teachers and selected by the Head of Junior Programmes. Finish time approximately 6.30pm.

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All concert details are correct at the time of going to press but we reserve the right to make any necessary changes to programmes and dates.For the most up to date information please see the website (www.rcm.ac.uk/junior/currentstudents).Ticket information for RCM concerts is on page 14.

Saturday 2 May

BAROQUE ENSEMBLES CONCERT5.30pm | Recital Hall

An early music concert featuring our Baroque Ensembles students performing in a variety of different groups and configurations. Finish time approximately 6.30pm.

Tickets: Free but required

Saturday 9 May

MARJORIE HUMBY COMPETITION PRELIMINARY ROUND9am | Recital Hall

The Marjorie Humby Competition is open to all JD students aged 13 or 14 at the end of August 2019.

Free, no tickets required

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Sunday 17 May

JAZZ ENSEMBLES CONCERT1.30pm | 606 Club, SW10 0QD

Join us for a toe-tapping concert by our talented Jazz Ensembles at the 606 Club in Chelsea.

Tickets available from www.606club.co.uk  / 020 7352 5953

Saturday 30 May

CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION FINAL5.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

The final round of the Chamber Music Competition where ensembles compete for the prize of a performance at the Purcell Room on Sunday 28 June. Finish time approximately 6.30pm.

Tickets: £5

Saturday 6 June

SENIOR CHORAL CONCERT6pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

In our penultimate Choral Concert of the year, we feature our Girls’ Choir, Chamber Choir, Senior Choir and Parry Voices. Finish time approximately 7pm.

Tickets: £5

Saturday 13 June

HUGH BEAN VIOLIN COMPETITION9am | Recital Hall

This competition is open to all first study violinists aged 12 or under at the end of August 2019. For many this will be their first JD competition. The winner will be announced after the end of the performances.

Free, no tickets required

Saturday 30 May

TERESA CARREÑO PIANOCOMPETITION9am | Recital Hall

A piano competition open to all JD pianists of Grade 7 standard and above. The winner of this competition (to be announced at the end of the performances) will be offered the opportunity to perform a solo recital next year.

Free, no tickets required

All concert details are correct at the time of going to press but we reserve the right to make any necessary changes to programmes and dates.For the most up to date information please see the website (www.rcm.ac.uk/junior/currentstudents).Ticket information for RCM concerts is on page 14.

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Saturday 13 June

JUNIOR CHORAL CONCERT5.30pm | Holy Trinity Church, Prince Consort Road, Kensington, London SW7 2BA

Our final Choral Concert of the year features our younger Training, Treble and Concert Choirs. Finish time approximately 6.30pm.

Tickets: Free but required from RCM Box Office

Saturday 27 June

SUMMER ORCHESTRA CONCERT5.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Featuring our larger ensembles, including Sinfonia, String Orchestra and Symphonic Wind Orchestra. Finish time approximately 6.45pm.

Tickets: £5

Sunday 28 June

YOUNG ARTISTS’ CONCERT7pm | Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, Lambeth, London SE1 8XX

Featuring the winners of the 2020 RCMJD Chamber Music Competition.

Tickets: £15/£10 from www.southbankcentre.co.uk/venues/purcell-roomor 020 3879 9555 from April 2020

Saturday 20 June

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC CONCERT5.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Concluding our series of contemporary music concerts, this concert will include our Jazz and Saxophone Ensembles. Finish time approximately 6.30pm.

Tickets: £5

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All concert details are correct at the time of going to press but we reserve the right to make any necessary changes to programmes and dates.

For the most up to date information please see the website (www.rcm.ac.uk/ junior/currentstudents).

Ticket information for RCM concerts is on page 14.

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Saturday 4 July

END OF YEAR CONCERT AND PRIZEGIVING2.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

A concert of celebration featuring performances by our Brass Dectet, Percussion Ensemble, Chamber Choir and Symphony Orchestra. Finish time approximately 4.15pm.

Tickets: £5

Sunday 5 July

SYMPHONY AND CHAMBER ORCHESTRAS CONCERT7pm | Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre

Jacques Cohen conductor

To fi nish off the 2019-20 academic year, the JD Symphony and Chamber Orchestras will perform an exciting programme of orchestral music at the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Hall. Finish time approximately 9pm.

Tickets: £10/£15/£20 from www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on or 020 3879 9555

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JD students will be selected by the Head of Junior Programmes to perform as part of the Sunday morning coffee concert series in the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room.

Tickets £11 from www.royalalberthall.com / 0845 401 5034.

Programmes and dates for the Summer term will be published on the RCM website when known.

ROYAL ALBERT HALL COFFEE CONCERTSSUMMER TERM

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Tickets are required for all JD events unless specifically advised.

Ticket bookers must advise at the time of booking if any wheelchair spaces will be required.

The Balcony of the Concert Hall is reserved for teachers, staff and special guests only, unless otherwise advised.

TICKET ON SALE DATESTickets for JD concerts usually go on sale three weeks before the first concert of each half term. For exact dates, please see the events listings on the RCM website.

COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS FOR PARENTS OF JD STUDENTSSubject to availability, parents of JD students are entitled to two complimentary tickets per student for JD concerts booked via the RCM Box Office. Additional tickets may be purchased at £5 each and each family is able to book a maximum of six tickets for each concert (ie two free tickets and four tickets which must be paid for).

Complimentary tickets can be obtained over the phone and in person, as well as online by using the promotional code emailed to all JD parents at the start of each term.

Please note that JD parents are not entitled to complimentary tickets for concerts managed by external box offices.

HOW TO BOOKIn person The Box Office, located in the Inner Hall, is open weekdays 10am–4pm and for up to one hour before any given event. We have also arranged for it to be open on specific Saturdays for the benefit of JD students, parents and teachers. Saturday opening dates and times will be published on the JD website in advance of tickets going on sale.

By telephone 020 7591 4314 weekdays 10am–4pm. Please note that the Box Office phone line is not answered on Saturdays.

Online To view our listings online, please visit www.rcm.ac.uk/events

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RCMJD FRIENDSRCM

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The RCMJD Friends make a great contribution to the life of the RCM Junior Department. Their support enables the Junior Department to undertake various financial outlays that would not otherwise be possible. These include:

the commissioning of new music from leading composers for JD ensembles to perform

the hiring of a major external venue for the RCMJD Summer term Symphony Orchestra concert

the purchase of new instruments, cases, equipment, and the restoration of those in need of repair

the purchase of sheet music for our choirs and orchestras.

Becoming an RCMJD Friend is an ideal way to support us in providing this unique musical experience for so many talented youngsters. Friends enjoy a range of benefits and also have the opportunity to join the Friends Committee who provide more hands-on support.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE RCMJD FRIENDSMembership costs just £30 per year and additional donations are always welcome. For further information or to join the RCMJD Friends, please email [email protected]

The Friends of the Royal College of Music Junior Department is an independent charity and is UK Registered Charity No 278116.

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VISIT DAYSWe hold a number of Visit Days during the Autumn and Spring terms for prospective students and their parents to come and see the Department in action. Visitors will be able to observe orchestral and chamber music rehearsals, be shown round by current JD parents and have a chance to ask questions of members of staff including the Head of Junior Programmes, Miranda Francis. Dates will be published on our website (www.rcm.ac.uk/junior/aboutrcmjd/visitingthercm) by the end of September and places need to be booked in advance. Please see the website for details of how to book.

APPLICATION PROCESSWe will be accepting online applications for places starting in September 2020 from January 2020. Full details of the process are available from our website and the closing date for applications will be 1 March 2020. If you would like an email reminder when full details are available, please email [email protected].

AUDITIONSAuditions will be held during February, March and April 2020. Most applicants will only be required to attend one audition; however as we usually have large numbers of violin and piano applications, these applicants may be required to pass two rounds of auditions. Dates for all auditions will be published on our website in January.

LATE APPLICATIONSIf you would like to enquire about submitting an application after the closing date, please contact the JD office (via [email protected]).

Late application enquiries are dealt with on a case-by-case basis and we are only able to offer late auditions if there are appropriate spaces still available.

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Junior Department 2018/19Junior Department 2018/19

Brass Dectet, Chamber Choir and Parry Voices at St James’s Piccadilly

Elgar Room Coffee Concerts

Octet at the Primary Proms

RCM Guitar Festival

… for ENB Dance Journeys

Late Night Jazz

Contemporary Ensemble records new ballet ...

String Quartet at Saddler’s HallChoral ConcertOnyx Brass Workshop

Harlem Quartet Master Class

Lord Mayor of London’s Junior Musician Award Record numbers of RCMJD Students in NYO

Composition class with Brian Fernyehough

Photography/Design: John Mitchell

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21 SEPTEMBERFirst teaching day

28 SEPTEMBERCLOSING DATE Peter Morrison Concerto Competition

5 OCTOBERNormal teaching day

9 OCTOBER (Wednesday)Music for Youth Primary Proms at the Royal Albert Hall

12 OCTOBERNormal teaching day

19 OCTOBERNormal teaching day

26 OCTOBER(Half Term | JD closed)

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2 NOVEMBERSoloists’ Concert

9 NOVEMBERPeter Morrison Concerto Competition preliminary round RCMJD Friends’ Social Evening and Concert

16 NOVEMBERChamber Music Concert

23 NOVEMBERPeter Morrison Concerto Competition final round

30 NOVEMBERLast teaching day

CLOSING DATE Gordon Turner Competition

Sinfonia ConcertContemporary Music ConcertSymphony and Chamber Orchestras Concert

7 DECEMBERMake-up daySoloists’ ConcertEnd of Term Concert

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Carols for Shoppers at St James’s Church, Piccadilly

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18 JANUARYCLOSING DATE Angela Bull Competition

Soloists’ Concert

25 JANUARYNormal teaching day

1 FEBRUARYGordon Turner Competition preliminary round

8 FEBRUARYGordon Turner Competition final round

Gordon Turner Harp Competition

15 FEBRUARY (Half Term | JD closed)

22 FEBRUARYBarbara Boissard Junior Concerto Competition

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7 MARCHAngela Bull Competition preliminary round

Choral Concert

14 MARCHCLOSING DATE Marjorie Humby Competition

Angela Bull Competition final round

Spring Concert

21 MARCHCLOSING DATE Chamber Music Competition

Contemporary Music Concert

Symphony Orchestra Concert

28 MARCHLast teaching day

Soloists’ Concert

End of Term Concert

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25 APRILFirst teaching day

CLOSING DATE Joan Weller Composition Competition

2 MAYCLOSING DATE Hugh Bean Violin Competition

Baroque Ensembles Concert

9 MAYCLOSING DATE Teresa Carreño Piano Competition

Marjorie Humby Competition preliminary round

RCMJD Friends’ Staff Concert

16 MAYCLOSING DATE John Wills Writing Competition

Marjorie Humby Competition final round

Piano Concert

17 MAY (Sunday)

Jazz Ensembles at 606 Club

23 MAY (Half Term | JD closed)

30 MAYTeresa Carreño Piano Competition

Chamber Music Competition final round

6 JUNESenior Choral Concert

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Junior Choral Concert

20 JUNEABRSM theory exams

Contemporary Music Concert

27 JUNELast teaching day

Summer Orchestral Concert

28 JUNE (Sunday)Young Artists’ Concert at the Purcell Room

4 JULYMake-up day

End of Year Concert and Prizegiving

5 JULY (Sunday)Symphony and Chamber Orchestras Concert at Queen Elizabeth Hall

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SINFONIETTA Saturday 9 November 2019 RCMJD Friends’ Social Evening & Concert

STRING ORCHESTRA

Saturday 14 March 2020

Saturday 27 June 2020

Spring Concert

Summer Orchestra Concert

SYMPHONIC WIND ORCHESTRA

Saturday 14 March 2020

Saturday 27 June 2020

Spring Concert

Summer Orchestra Concert

SINFONIA Saturday 30 November 2019 Sinfonia Concert

Saturday 28 March 2020 End of Term Concert

Saturday 27 June 2020 Summer Orchestra Concert

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Saturday 30 November 2019 Symphony & Chamber Orchestras Concert

Saturday 21 March 2020 Symphony Orchestra Concert

Saturday 4 July 2020 End of Year Concert

Sunday 5 July 2020 Symphony & Chamber Orchestras Concert

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Saturday 30 November 2019

Saturday 28 March 2020

Sunday 5 July 2020

Symphony & Chamber Orchestras Concert

End of Term Concert

Symphony & Chamber Orchestras Concert

See page 26 for Concert Dress details

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CHOIR CONCERTS CHOIR CO

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Saturday 9 November 2019 RCMJD Friends’ Social Evening & Concert

Saturday 7 March 2020 Choral Concert

Saturday 9 May 2020 RCMJD Friends’ Staff Concert (Treble Choir only)

Saturday 13 June 2020 Junior Choral Concert

CONCERT CHOIRS

Saturday 7 December 2019 End of Term Concert

Saturday 7 March 2020 Choral Concert

Saturday 13 June 2020 Junior Choral Concert

SENIOR CHOIR Saturday 7 December 2019 End of Term Concert

Saturday 7 March 2020 Choral Concert

Saturday 6 June 2020 Senior Choral Concert

GIRLS’ CHOIR Saturday 7 December 2019 End of Term Concert

Saturday 28 March 2020 End of Term Concert

Saturday 6 June 2020 Senior Choral Concert

CHAMBER CHOIR

Tuesday 17 December 2019 Carols for Shoppers

Saturday 14 March 2020 Spring Concert

Saturday 6 June 2020 Senior Choral Concert

Saturday 4 July 2020 End of Year Concert

PARRY VOICES Tuesday 17 December 2019 Carols for Shoppers

Saturday 14 March 2020 Spring Concert

Saturday 6 June 2020 Senior Choral Concert

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JUNIOR GROUPS• White blouse or shirt with minimum

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• Black ankle-length skirt or trousers

• Black socks or tights

• Smart black shoes

SENIOR GROUPS• Black blouse or shirt with minimum

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• Black ankle-length skirt or trousers

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• Black ankle-length dress with minimumelbow-length sleeves

• Black socks or tights

• Smart black shoes

CHAMBER GROUPS

Chamber Groups will normally wear one of the above options (older students all black/younger students black and white) however groups wishing to wear something different for their performance should first discuss this with their tutor, who will then seek approval from the RCMJD.

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JUNIOR GROUPS

Sinfonietta

Sinfonia

String Orchestra

Symphonic Wind Orchestra

Training Choir

Treble Choir

Concert Choirs

All other Junior Ensembles

SENIOR GROUPSSymphony Orchestra

Chamber Orchestra

Senior Choir

Girls’ Choir

Chamber Choir

Parry Voices

Brass Dectet

Wind Octet

Saxophone Ensemble

Percussion Ensemble

Jazz Ensembles

All other Senior Ensembles

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Denim, t-shirts, short skirts, bare midriffs, trainers, DMs etc. are not acceptable as concert dress. Performers who are unable to adhere to JD dress codes will not be allowed on stage.

For concerts where performers/groups are to be invited/selected to take part by a member of JD staff, parents and teachers will be informed individually via email. Concert dress for these concerts will be specified.

Detailed rehearsal and concert information (including concert dress) will be published on the Current Students section of the JD website (www.rcm.ac.uk/junior/currentstudents) at the start of each half term.

FURTHER INFORMATION

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Royal College of MusicJunior Department

Prince Consort RoadLondon SW7 2BS

020 7591 [email protected]

www.rcm.ac.uk/junior

Miranda Francis Head of Junior ProgrammesBen Storey Assistant Head of Junior Programmes

John Mitchell Performance ManagerGill Redfern Administrator

Katie Walters Administrative Coordinator