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Summer Holiday Band Practice 2023 [3]

Lottie, playing euphonium, and Roman and Mr Strachan playing tubas, added a bit of bass to the tunes. As is customary, the Band spent the last half of the third practice playing Christmas music even though it was still August - we like to be ahead of the game!

Posted by /blog/author/rstrachan/page:3 on 31 August 2023

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Summer Holiday Band Practice 2023 [2]

Mr Bradford, Nathan, Nathan, Mirabel and Samuel attended all the practices over the holiday to keep themselves 'trumpet ready' for the new Autumn Term. Mr Taylor very kindly volunteered to drum for us so we hope he enjoyed the experience!

Posted by /blog/author/rstrachan/page:3 on 31 August 2023

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Summer Holiday Band Practice 2023 [1]

Georgia, Louise and Mrs Swift made up the "Sweet Sounding Horns" section of the Band and really made the tunes we played wonderfully textured, so that they both soothed and lifted the spirits! A nice bit of musicology there, Mrs Swift?

Posted by /blog/author/rstrachan/page:3 on 31 August 2023

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The Garden Centre, Poulton July 22nd 2023

The Band performed to help raise funds for the children's charity, "Sam's Place". Despite the rain, there was a huge turnout of people at the event and the Band were pleased to perform to such an appreciative audience. Well done to everyone involved!

Posted by /blog/author/rstrachan/page:3 on 22 July 2023

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Last Assembly of Summer Term 2023

This assembly took place outside on the senior playground. The whole school was there to participate - the sun shone, the certificates and prizes were given out and everyone went back to their classrooms with a smile on their faces. Have a lovely holiday, everyone!

Posted by /blog/author/rstrachan/page:3 on 19 July 2023

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Tor View School Music Festival July 14th 2023

PCA Band travelled by luxury coach to Tor View School in Haslingdon to take part in their annual Music Festival. Pupils from several other schools performed music and dance routines and we all had a fantastic time. We look forward to being invited again next year!

Posted by /blog/author/rstrachan/page:3 on 14 July 2023

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PCA Summer Production "It"s A Kind Of Magic" July 12th 2023

Pupils in Key Stages 3 and 4 performed in the production based on the musical 'Matilda'. The show was amazing and PCA Band were proud to perform alongside the many talented actors, actresses and singers in our school!

Posted by /blog/author/rstrachan/page:3 on 12 July 2023

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St Bernadette's School July 6th 2023

PCA Band performed for the pupils and staff at St Bernadette's School and they were so enthusiastic we played almost our whole repertoire of tunes to them - what a great bunch to play for! It was Robbie's first proper concert and he did really well so top marks to him.

Posted by /blog/author/rstrachan/page:3 on 6 July 2023

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BASSO at Bispham Rock Gardens July 4th 2023

BASSO performed in the evening to a huge audience at the Rock Gardens so well done to everyone connected to PCA who attends practices regularly, - Nathan, Jake, Kamron, Freddie, Georgia, Mirabelle, Mr Bradford, Mrs Swift, Mrs Birch and Mr Strachan. Top marks to you all!

Posted by /blog/author/rstrachan/page:3 on 5 July 2023

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Primary Sports Day July 4th 2023

PCA Band were out on the MUGA supporting the Primary Sports Day as we have for the past twenty years! All the younger pupils were involved in the races and put on a special show for their parents, friends and carers - as did the Band. What a lovely day for everyone involved!

Posted by /blog/author/rstrachan/page:3 on 5 July 2023

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Year 11 Leavers Assembly June 30th 2023

It was an emotional time at PCA this morning as we said 'Goodbye' to those pupils leaving the school. The Band, as always, was in attendance to perform for pupils, parents and staff at this sad time - this photograph shows us warming up for the assembly. Good luck, all you Leavers!

Posted by /blog/author/rstrachan/page:3 on 30 June 2023

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Friends of the Rock Gardens, Bispham June 17th 2023

The Friends of the Rock Gardens invited us to once again entertain their group and others who use their beautiful park. We performed for longer than usual because so many people were attracted to the park by our music. Well done to everyone concerned!

Posted by /blog/author/rstrachan/page:3 on 17 June 2023

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