Background

• Eighth MMF Celebration Concert (first one in 2007)

• Last time was 5 years ago in 2019

• 1,250 pupils from primary, secondary and special schools in Merton

• Added benefits of such a project: communication and language skills; vocabulary; performance skills; developing the aural memory; social skills; valuing each other’s achievements; patience; raising personal levels of expectation in their own achievements; confidence and self-esteem; mental and physical health; teamwork...and MAKING MEMORIES!
  

BIG undertaking but completely unforgettable! (The gasp!)

DATES

​Tue 16 Jan (AM) - Rehearsal at HT
Tue 20 Feb (AM) - Rehearsal at HT
Mon 4 Mar (PM) - Rehearsal at St Mark's
Mon 11 Mar - Rehearsal and Performance
at the Royal Albert Hall
Tue 12 Mar - Soft start at school (11am)

Performance Day - Mon 11 March

• Lunch at school (probably early)

• Travel to RAH by Tube

• Rehearse 3pm-5.30pm

• PACKED DINNER in paper bag / water

• In seats at 6.30pm

• Performance 7.00-10.00pm

• Highly organised (but frenetic) dismissal 10pm
  
  

COSTS

• School supports participation in this event

• Parents - voluntary contribution of £10 to help cover rehearsals, t-shirts etc

• Tickets go on sale on Monday! Released gradually over the coming weeks.

• A free ticket will be offered to PP families
  
  

Other important things

• Learn the music! The children's job. 8 newly composed songs (second half), plus 3 or 4 well known songs in the first half.

• Parent Volunteers - hugely appreciated!

• Be patient! (especially at dismissal)

• Enjoy every minute
  
  

Questions

Where BG be sitting?

Seating plan RAH - 11 March 2024

​Buy tickets on the other side (e.g. Circle R, S or in the middle for the full effect)

​BG in 'West Choir'

Other questions

• ​If I can't go to the performance, can my child be picked up by someone else? Yes of course. We just need to know who is picking up each child.

• My child absolutely doesn't want to take part. Our hope in doing these projects are that we make something accessible to those that normally wouldn't choose to be involved. But ultimately, we can't force them. It would be very helpful to know ahead of time if your child does not plan to sing: music@bishopgilpin.org