The Larch Celebration of Music will take place on Wednesday 12th November in the Secondary Hall at school at 6pm. 

The concert will feature:

The Larch String Orchestra (Year 4, 5 & 6)

The Larch Wind & Brass Band (Year 4, 5 & 6)

Year 2 & 3 Choir

Year 4, 5 & 6 Choir

How do I buy tickets?

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

What do performers need to wear?

Boys - Winter uniform - black trousers, grey socks, black shoes. No trainers.

Girls - Winter uniform - school kilt or pinafore, green or 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 need to go on the day?

The concert will be in the Secondary Hall, please arrive at the canteen side of the hall to sign in with Miss Morgan, at which point you will take your seats.  

Larch Wind & Brass students will have had their usual rehearsal after school and will leave their instruments at school for the evening concert. Please can wind and brass arrive at 5.45pm and head straight to their seats in the hall. 

Larch Strings students, please arrive at 5.40pm to the Music Block to set up and tune with Mrs Johnson and Mrs Nunn. 

Year 2-3 and Year 4-6 Choir students who are not in Strings or Wind/Brass, please go to the stage in the secondary hall

Our Celebration of Singing & Strings will take place on Tuesday 11th November in the Secondary Hall at 7pm. This evening will showcase Chorus, Vox, Guitar Ensembles and our String Orchestra

How do I buy tickets?

Tickets will be available via the Parent Portal. We will notify you when this is the case. 

What do performers need to wear?

Black music polo shirt - this is 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.

Where do performers and audience members need to go?

On Tuesday, the Hall doors will open at 6:30. Audience members will be directed to take seats. Performers will go to the Music Centre for a warm up or to set up instruments. 

Simon Balle All-through School celebrates the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II

Music from the Brass Ensemble and Vox

Readings from Students and Staff.

Our Piano Recital will take place on Tuesday 21st October in the Rehearsal Room, in the Music Centre at 6pm. 

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

What do performers need to wear or bring?

Students do not have to wear uniform, but please ensure the outfit is appropriate for a school performance. Please bring your music with you. 

On Monday 13th October, Larch Students will be walking down to All Saints' Church to celebrate Harvest with readings and music from every year group.

This is an private school event, children will be able to tell you all about it at the end of the day!