Year 7 Music trip to Symphony Hall

Forty five boys and four members of staff travelled to Symphony Hall to listen to a special Key Stage 3 Concert given by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.  The concert was hosted by Alastair Malloy, a professional percussionist and composer, who had arranged some music especially for this event. Alastair explained how the orchestra and western music has evolved throughout time, and how certain pieces are structured. This involved a fascinating performance of Beethoven’s famous Symphony No 5 clapped by the orchestra! We also heard the theme to Harry Potter, Angry Birds and Pharrell William’s song ‘Happy’. It was a fantastic experience and was enjoyed by all.