MUSIC

Extra-curricular music-making at PHGS

There are many and varied opportunities to participate in musical ensembles at Prince Henry’s.

Take a look at our current weekly rehearsal timetable, which can be accessed from here:

Ensembles include:

PHOJO (Prince Henry’s Otley Jazz Orchestra)
Concert Band
Senior Orchestra
Senior Choir
Strings
Junior Orchestra
Junior Band
Junior Choir

In addition, the school produces a high quality musical each year. Take a look at some of our photographs using the link below:

Photographs - Les Miserables

Photographs - Calamity Jane

In 2006, we staged 'Les Miserables: School Edition, for which we won the Christmas Special Award at the Wharfedale Festival of Theatre 2006. Many pupils also won awards for their superb performances in this challenging production.

In 2007, we intend to stage 'Grease'.

In 2005, our Concert Band, PHOJO and Senior Choir went on tour to Paris, playing at EuroDisney and at other public venues. In 2007 we intend to visit Italy.

Paris Music Tour

Many of our ensembles perform at community events, such as the Otley Carnival and the Pool Feast, as well as performing at functions like the school’s art exhibitions, etc. We have also collaborated with other local groups, like Otley Brass Band.

We stage around 4 or 5 concerts per year, both at school and at local venues, churches, etc. Students have many opportunities to perform in public and we have also used music as a means to raise money for charity on several occasions (e. g.: the Elgar-Thon’).

Workshops are arranged regularly for those that participate in ensembles, as well as GCSE and A level musicians. Examples include:

Opera North workshops
Samba workshops
African drumming workshops

Another benefit of playing in a PHGS ensemble is the visits. Students are often rewarded with trips to the theatre and shows.

Some of our ensembles have also participated in the Wharfedale Festival and done us proud!

If you would like to hire any of our ensembles or have a concert proposal, telephone the school on 01943 463524 and ask for Mrs. Greenwood (Head of Music).