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Saffron Hall – Sunday 6th July, 5pm (All-through)

19th July 2024Heather Morgan

Why Saffron Hall?

Bringing all our musicians together once a year is so important. It shows everyone - audience and musicians what Simon Balle Music is all about. It shows our younger students what they can aspire to. It shows all our musicians everything that we do. It provides inspiration. It is our annual celebration of Team Music and each and every musicians.

Why Saffron Hall? In a nutshell, it is the only venue 'close by' that can accomodate us. The size of the stage, the space for musicians to watch each other, space for the audience. It is cost effective, it is designed for our music. We are part of their calendar. They want to work with us. It has a capacity of 750 and we use all of that capacity. Hertfordshire, and especially East Herts, does not have any venue large enough, or in fact, any concert hall. I know, because I've looked, investigated and asked, I've lobbied about the lack of arts and concert venues in the area. I've failed. Theatres have smaller capacity. Saffron Hall has an amazing acoustic.

We have to bring everyone together once a year. I cannot emphasise enough how important this is. It is part of our ethos and is part of what makes our music amazing. We go to Saffron Hall for it is somewhere that does justice for our amazing musicians. It is our only option, but what a fantastic option it is. If you have never heard your young musician perform there, you will not be disappointed.

Simon Balle Music so needs a concert hall, a music centre that is befitting of our amazing music. We can hope and wish, and we should never stop asking! If you can help, please get in contact.

Mark Taylor, Director of Music.

Who will be performing?

  • Concert Band,

  • Junior Wind Band

  • Saxidentals,

  • Guitar Ensemble

  • Chamber Choir

  • Secondary Choir

  • Take Note

  • Larch Senior Choir (Year 4, 5 6 students)

  • Larch Wind & Brass (Year 4, 5, 6 students)

  • Larch Strings (Year 4, 5, 6 students)

  • Senior Strings

  • Brass Ensemble

  • Big Band

Rehearsal Schedule

Please read details for the week commencing 30th June here

Daytime rehearsals on Sunday 6th July:

Frequently Asked Questions... (click on the questions for more information)

What do performers need to wear?

Secondary
Black music polo shirt - sold by the music office, please email music@simonballe.herts.sch.uk for purchase details. To be worn with school kilt or black school skirt or school trousers. (Skirts must be a suitable length for a school performance.) Black shoes to be worn. Black jeans and trainers are not acceptable.

Primary
Boys - White polo shirt (preferably with school logo), school shorts, grey socks and black shoes. No trainers.

Girls - White polo shirt (preferably with school logo), school kilt, green or white socks and black shoes. No trainers. Green headband/hairband. In line with school policy, no make up or nail varnish and no jewellery other than stud earrings.

Where do performers go?


All students must sign in with our staff on arrival in the foyer at the front of the hall.

Secondary students can stay at the hall as we have the use of a large common room with staff supervision. Alternatively, when not required in a rehearsal, students in Year 9 and above may sign themselves out from the front foyer. Students in Year 7 & 8 can only be signed out by a parent or carer.

Larch students will be supervised in the hall after their rehearsals, they do not need to be collected before the concert. They will eat their packed tea with staff before the concert. At the interval, please collect your child from the pit where they will be sitting. Please make sure they use the toilet and return them to the pit at the end of the interval.

What do performers need to bring?


Refreshments are not provided during the day so students should bring food and drink with them. Only water bottles are permitted in the auditorium.
Larch Students need to bring a packed tea to eat after the rehearsals and before the concert begins, during which time they will be supervised.

Larch students attending rehearsals before 12pm will need a packed lunch as well as a packed tea.

This is a strictly nut free event/venue. Please respect this and pack food in keeping with this rule.

Please remember your instruments, we will not have any spare instruments at the concert.

What time will the concert finish?


Approximately 8pm. Groups are mainly performing 2 pieces each. There is an interval and refreshments will be available from the foyer bar. You can also pre-order your drinks when you arrive!

Are there any maps? or Directions? Where is Saffron Hall?


Saffron Hall's website:  https://saffronhall.com/visit/
Address: Audley End Rd, Saffron Walden CB11 4UH
When you arrive, please use the Gold Car Park located to the right of the hall. See the maps below this list.

Music Events

Year 2/3 Strings and Choir Celebration – Tuesday 1st July, 5.30pm

18th July 2024Heather Morgan

Details coming soon...

Music Events

Larch Piano Recital – Tuesday 24th June, 6pm (Primary)

17th July 2024Heather Morgan

The Larch Piano Recital will take place on Tuesday 24th June in the Larch Hall at 6pm.

Due to the construction of the new sports hall, we ask that you are considerate of the staff car park and our residential neighbours.

The safest and most convenient place for everyone is the Old London road car park next to the fire station: this car park has easier access for motorists and is only an 11 minute walk from school.

Recitals are a fantastic performance opportunity with a live audience, and are a great way to develop your musical skills. 

We are looking forward to celebrating the pianists!

What do performers need to wear or bring?

Please can students wear school uniform and bring their music with them. 

Music Events

Larch Starters’ Celebration – Monday 23rd June, 6pm (Primary)

17th July 2024Heather Morgan

Our Larch Starters’ Celebration will take place on Monday 23rd June at 6pm in the Larch Hall. 

Mrs Taylor, Mr Smith, Mr Bamber and Mr Peach would like to showcase all students who started learning their wind or brass instrument since September. 

We advise performers and families to walk where possible. You will be contacted to confirm attendance, please make sure you do so.

What do performers need to wear?

Please can all performers wear their usual school uniform. 

 

Where do performers need to go?

Please arrive to the Larch Hall at 5.45pm.

Students will go to the Annex to set up their instruments, and audience members will check in with Miss Morgan.

If you have any questions, please contact music@simonballe.herts.sch.uk 

Music Events

Rock Gig – Wednesday 18th June, 7pm (Secondary)

17th July 2024Heather Morgan

The Rock Gig will take place on Wednesday 18th June at 7pm at the Corn Exchange in Hertford.

The Rock Gigs are a great evening full of performances from all of our Rock School bands, we’re excited for you to see what they have been working on!

 

How do I buy tickets?

Tickets are now available through the parent portal and will be on sale until two hours before the concert.

Go to Make a Booking, then Music Events. Please select the correct event! Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis and are unreserved. You will receive an email confirmation.

https://simon-balle-payments.co.uk/

Tickets will also be available on the door (cash payment, no cards), but we encourage you to purchase in advance please. Performers and primary school age brothers and sisters do not need to purchase a ticket. The venue is suitable for all the family but please bear in mind the volume level of a live gig if bringing younger children.

 

Where do we need to go?

The Rock Gig takes place ‘Upstairs’ Corn Exchange in Hertford (39 Fore St, Hertford SG14 1AL).

Parking can be found in Fore Street near the venue, or Gascoyne Way multi-storey car park which is free after 8pm and accessed from the A414, approx. 1 minutes walk away from venue.

Please note: This room is on the first floor of the Corn Exchange. Please email music@simonballe.herts.sch.uk if you have any concerns regarding your ability to access the venue. 

 

Bands should arrive at 6.30pm and we would ask all the audience to arrive by 6.50pm for a prompt start at 7pm. 

 

What do performers need to bring?

Please bring your own guitars, straps, picks and drum sticks. We will supply leads, amps, mics and a drum kit. We will bring one spare guitar and bass of course, but you should bring your own. 

What do performers need to wear?

Students do not need to wear school uniform for the Rock Gig. That being said, please ensure your outfit is appropriate for a school concert. 

 

Important information for performers: 

  • Students should remain onsite throughout and anyone who leaves the venue will not be readmitted. It would be great to have as much support for our bands as possible so please aim to watch everyone else. 
  • Please note as usual for school events - no photography or video is permitted. 
  • Please choose something appropriate so nothing with offensive language or images!

 

There is a bar selling drinks, and you may bring your own water. Please eat beforehand and do not bring food into the venue. Note that students are not permitted to drink alcohol at school events.

If any performer is ill, please advise the music office by 9am on Wednesday morning.

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