We offer a wide range enrichment across the Performing Arts.
When: Most Days, check the latest Enrichment Timetable
Where: Room 70
Who: Mrs Ward (Music Teacher)
We have a wide variety of enrichment programmes at Longridge High Music Dept, the activities are open to absolutely everyone and all pupils and year groups are welcome to attend.
The different activities you can get involved in are Training Band, School Band, Rock School, Choir, A Capella and the School Production. These groups give performances on a regular basis along with soloists in our concerts and productions. It is a great set of activities to get involved in, you can build your performing skills, make some new friends and increase your confidence!
You can also opt to have lessons on an instrument at LHS, the instruments available are Drum Kit, Guitar, Bass, Singing, Piano/Keyboard, Trumpet/Cornet, Tenor Horn, Trombone, Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone. All our lessons are delivered by highly qualified experts from Broughton Music Academy (www.bmamusic.co.uk). These take place during the school day, and there is a charge for them. However, Pupil Premium students can apply for a discounted rate, please speak to Mrs Ward if this is the case. Some instruments can be borrowed from school for free if you are having lessons.
When: Wednesday Aftyer School
Where: Drama Studio (Room 47)
Who: Mrs Handley (English & Drama Teacher)
Every two years the school puts on a major musical production. Pupils from all year groups are involved onstage in lead and chorus roles, backstage doing scenery and props or operating sound and lighting equipment. In recent years we have produced Grease, Bugsy Malone, Beauty and the Beast, Matilda and last year Frozen Jr. These productions are great fun to get involved with, and there are many students who can be seen on and offstage!
When: Monday after school until 4pm
Where: Main Hall
Who: Mr Laycock (IT Manager)
Stage Crew runs the behind the scenes elements of the events on the stage, and around school. This is everything from taking song choices during karaoke, designing light arrangements for Frozen Jr, recording the Podcast, mixing instruments live at a Showcase and anything else that needs a microphone.
Stage Crew is open to pupils in all years
