Student Work, Masterclasses and Projects

Students work individually and collaboratively to produce some outstanding work and projects.

 

 

Piano Masterclass with Tobenna Isaac Onyirioha

We were very lucky to be joined by Tobenna Isaac Onyirioha from Trinity Laban who worked with 7 our of pianists from Years 7-13 in a masterclass in the Jerningham Hall. Our students received some feedback from Isaac and were serenated to a programme by Isaac entitled ‘Worldly Rhythms’, showcasing works by Philip Glass, Claude Debussy, Fredric Chopin, Joshua Uzoigwe and Scott Joplin/Jacob Koller. Thanks to Mr Taing for organising the first of these performance masterclasses we have lined up for the 2024-25 academic year. 

 

Music industry professionals visit Year 12 RSL musicians

 Our Year 12 RSL students were treated to an in house visit of four industry professionals into their lesson on 11th October 2024 for a talk and to undertake primary research for their careers in the music industry project as part of their course. Our guests included Ash Sealy, a music photographer/videographer and freelance musician, Georgina Gatehouse, Ensemble Manager for National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Ed Gill, sound engineer and producer for BBC Radio, Maida Vaile Studios and Abbey Road etc., and Ollie Peszynski, session musician and performer at the West End, John Wilson Orchestra, London Jazz Festival etc, and teacher. Students were so enthusiastic and valued such a great networking and career informing opportunity. Many thanks to Miss McMichael for organising this.   

 

Rap Workshop with Ms Jasmine Khalia

 Our KS3 students were treated to a workshop focused on rap music, live looping and beatboxing with Ms Jasmine Khalia. 

Jasmine is an acclaimed audiovisual artist and outstanding creative practitioner, with work showcased regionally in the UK, and internationally in Spain, Germany and USA. Her works been platformed by some of the largest Arts Institutions across the UK, including Wellcome Collection, Britten Pears Arts, Resonance FM, Centrala, Rich Mix, Southbank Royal Festival Hall, London Metropolitan Archives, New Diorama Theatre, Theatre Deli, British Council, UAL, Sage and BALTIC Gateshead, National Youth Theatre, Arts Admin, Raze Collective, Lighthouse Arts Centre, Sound UK and Alexandra Palace, amongst others. Jasmine was previously a peripatetic teacher at Hatcham and also taught on the Elective music programme. Jasmine was on the 2024 WISE100 30 Ones to Watch List by Natwest and Pioneers Post, and has worked across around 19 different artforms to bring one's work to life. Many thanks to Mr Taing for organising the workshop.

 

Professional Jazz Workshop - Tuesday 27th February 2024

 We were very lucky to be joined by four fantastic professional musicians who led a jazz workshop on Tuesday afternoon. 40 of our talented students took part from Year 8 to 12 and the room was buzzing with Latin grooves, singing and improvisation- we look forward to sharing what we worked on at the fast-approaching Spring Concert. Thank you so much to Ollie, Luke, Georgina and Joe for sharing your wisdoms on the music industry and all things jazz. We even had a jam at the end with a wonderful solo -Nile Rogers style from Callum (Year 10). A special mention to Ti-Jean (Year 12) for stepping up and playing with the band! 

Thanks to Miss McMichael for organising the first of these musician workshops we are organising. 

Music Projects during the COVID Lockdown

 

During COVID 2020, the Music department helped students to feel connected by collating some great online pieces. This work has continued with the teachers and also amongst students themselves. You will find some examples below.