A report from The Rye College Performing Arts Team
“Rye College has had a fantastic term with a number of events taking place. Events, such as our inaugural spring concert – a performing arts soirée that showcased the brilliant talents, enthusiasm and passions of our students, giving them opportunities to shine both in front of their families as well as the community as a whole. The spring concert saw talent from across the school perform alongside our Key Stage 4 music students to an enthusiastic audience. From Birdy, to the Beatles, Pachelbel to Cream, Ray Charles to self- penned guitar compositions and of course our fabulous and unique Wurlitzer organ in action, there really was something for everyone to enjoy!
“It was a special event for our Year 11 BTEC music students who have had limited opportunities to showcase their talents owing to pandemic disruption to school life. They really enjoyed the opportunity to get back on the stage. Jack our lead guitarist said: ”When I started in Year 7, I was really inspired to see the older student perform in concerts. It really cemented my decision to pursue music”. Ed and Zac our drummers and backstage organisers echoed these sentiments ”Music is such a big part of my life and a subject I really enjoy at school. We’re so happy we got to put on this show in our final year – it was such a great feeling working as a team in the band”.
“The event was a fantastic foretaste of the performing excellence that will be on display in our summer school production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory led by Mr Harrison and Mrs Chillingworth.”
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A fantastic evening, so much talent at Rye!
Lovely to see music and performance is still so highly valued by the staff at Rye. I’m glad the students have the opportunity to explore and perform their talents and hope more of the towns community take opportunity to enjoy upcoming performances or play a part in supporting Rye College to nurture Ryes next musicians and creative performers. Save me a seat for the summer one!