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Simon Balle Music

The audio channel of the Simon Balle Music Department, showcasing all of the fantastic music created by our students!

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Clarinets with Mr Norris: * Oh When the Saints * German Tune * Frere Jacques

Flutes with Mr Smith: * Little John * Blackberry and Apple Crumble * Hot X Buns * Orange and Lemons * Twinkle Twinkle

Clarinets & Flutes: Merrily We Jazz Along

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In the Stone
Blame on Boogie
The Best
I will survive
Proud Mary
It had better be tonight
Knock on Wood
Walking in Memphis
I've got you under my skin
Rosanna
Sweet Caroline
You can call me Al
YMCA

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Young Hearts Run Free
Smooth
The Incredibles
Cry Me a River
Feeling Good - NYJO version
Walk The Dinosaur
Fever 
Tank
Time After Time
Hey Laura
Absoludicrous
Skyfall 
Whodunnit
Crazy thing called love

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Alto Sax - Luke Ansell.

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3 Brass Cats - Chris Hazell 
Another Cat - Chris Hazell 
Tango Final - Astor Piazzolla (May solo w/ brass ensemble) 
2nd mvt of trumpet concerto - J. B. G. Neruda (Gabriel solo)
Good Night Dear Heart - Dan Forrest 
Never Know Your Love - S. J. Carlson 
The Next Real Good Time Scandal - Various arr. D. Taylor 
Lovely Day - Bill Withers 

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With performances from: 
Zoe W
Isabel W
Edward
Ryan
Amelia
Reubin
Hector
Sylvie
Ciara
Gabriel
Naomi
Zoe D
Ziva
Holly
Isabel H
Lola

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Featuring Larch Wind & Brass, Larch Strings, Year 2-3 Choir, and Y4-6 Choir. 

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With performances from; Concert Band, Saxidentals, Senior Strings, Chamber Choir & Secondary Choir. 

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Smooth Criminal

Jersey Boys

Beauty & The Beast

For the Beauty of the Earth

Music

You're Welcome

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Party

Celtic Suite

Chug!

Carnival

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Mr Jums

Lux Aurumque

Kraken

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Defying Gravity

Soul Bossa Nova

Apollo 13

St Thomas

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Larch Strings 

  • Jazzy Beat

  • Loose Leaf Rag

  • PromenadeMonster Munch

Y4 - 6 Choir

- Best Day of My Life

- We Know The Way

Y2 - 3 Choir  

- My Favourite Things

- Roller Ghoster

Larch Wind & Brass 

- Party Rock Anthem

- Happy

- Sweet Caroline

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Let me Entertain you Feeling Good Honk Crunchy Frog Walk the Dinosaur Late in the Evening Street Life Mr Zoot Suit Jazz Police In the Stone Simply the Best Spain Sing Sang Sung

Trad Band 

I will Survive Proud Mary Respect Somebody I used to know Young Hearts Run Free Knock on Wood Smooth Rosanna Blame on Boogie River Deep Sweet Caroline 500 Miles You can Call me Al YMCA

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11th July 2021

Concert Band

Leader Isabel Ross The Show Must Go On Queen Arr. Lorenzo Bocci The Show Must Go On was one of the last hits for Freddie Mercury in 1991, the year of his death. In this context the title has a tragic significance. It is also very relevant statement for today’s concert. The Eve of the War Jeff Wayne Arr. Steve Sykes When Jeff Wayne's musical adaptation H.G.Wells' novel The War of the Worlds was originally released, no one would have believed that it would become so popular. The Eve of the War, the stunning opening scene of Wayne's show, became a huge international hit single in its own right. This new arrangement by British composer/arranger Steve Sykes retains all the drama and tension of the original atmospheric opening. Guardians of the Galaxy Arr. Michael Brown Rarely does a blockbuster movie include a soundtrack that becomes such an important element of the film itself. With songs from character Peter Quill's "Awesome Mix" here is a dynamic medley for band that features the Marvel Studios Fanfare, Hooked on a Feeling, Come and Get Your Love, Groot Cocoon (lyric theme from the score), Cherry Bomb, and Ain't No Mountain High Enough. A personal request from Chloe in the percussion section. Batman Danny Elfman & Prince Arr. Toshihiko Sahashi The continued collaboration between director Tim Burton and film score composer Danny Elfman has led to numerous unforgettable soundtracks, such as Beetlejuice and Mars Attacks! as well as Batman. Elfman’s music captures the vivid dark undertones of the movie, and manages to maintain comic elements. Batman is such a popular character that even the likes of pop-star Prince contributed to the sound track with the song Batdance. Andrew has chosen this arrangement by Toshihiko Sahashi. Pop and Rock Legends: Elton John Elton John Arr. Ted Ricketts Legendary pop icon Elton John has given the music world a wealth of distinctive-sounding pop hits. This arrangement has been requested by Olivia from the flute section and included in this great-sounding medley from Ted Ricketts are Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting), Candle in the Wind and Crocodile Rock. Bohemian Rhapsody Freddie Mercury Arr. Philip Sparke The second Queen number of the night, Bohemian Rhapsody is undoubtedly one of the most important songs in the history of rock 'n' roll. The song defied all convention in terms of form. It has no chorus. Instead, it comprises an introduction, ballad, guitar solo, operatic interlude, hard rock section and coda. Perhaps the most mystifying aspect of the song is the lyrics, which are commonly thought to be autobiographical, although members of the band have never fully explained them. This Philip Sparke arrangement will bring the house down. Saxidentals Toccata in D Minor J.S. Bach This is the opening to the well-known classic by Bach rearranged for saxophone ensemble, but it has a few surprises along the way. Welcome to the Jungle Guns N’ Roses Top favourite with the group (particularly James) this chart was named the greatest hard rock song of all time by VH1. Guns N' Roses' signature hit was introduced back in 1987 and remains as popular and recognizable today as ever. Entract’ to Chicago Bob Fosse & Fred Ebb Taken directly from the opening of the second act of the musical Chicago the arrangement for saxophone ensemble includes the hits All That Jazz, Me and My Baby and Mister Cellophane. Tee Break Andy Scott This piece has been commissioned for Saxidentals by the saxophonist and composer Andy Scott. Inspired by the group ‘Stuff’ and the pianist Richard Tee (hence the name), this upbeat cheerful number is a sheer delight to play and features Oscar on the alto solo. Sticky Finger Boogie Derek Nash This original chart by Derek Nash, which featured on his 2014 album Funkerdeen really gets the fingers moving. Featuring solos from all the sections of the group this is sure to get your feet tapping.

Encore - Carnival.

Concert Band Doctor Who Through Space and Time Murray Gold Arr. Robert Buckley Doctor Who has appeared in comic strip adventures since the 1960’s, running along side the television series. In this arrangement from the long-running and iconic BBC television series Doctor Who, composer Murray Gold brings a new dimension of dramatic and evocative musical theme dating from 2005 to present. This score is a masterful setting for band featuring familiar themes for the Doctor, along with the alien monsters Cyber men and Daleks, and also memorable companion themes for Rose and Martha. Listen out for the familiar sound of the Theremin. Mission : Impossible Lalo Schifrin Arr. Toshio Mashima

The theme tune from the action movie Mission: Impossible, starring Tom Cruise, is a great example of film music that takes on a life of its own, becoming even more popular than its film. The melody from Lalo Schifrin's soundtrack has since become a classic, and in this skilful arrangement by Toshio Mashima a sure-fire hit with any audience. Daft Punk Medley Arr. Tom Wallace This is an arrangement of a medley of 2014 Grammy Award-winning hits by the French electronic duo Daft Punk and is based on a dazzling version by the a capella group Pentatonix. This is a production tour de force and expertly arranged. A request by Charlotte in the flute section, this arrangement includes the tunes Technologic, One More Time, Get Lucky, Digital Love and Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger. The Bare Necessities Terry Gilkyson Arr. Paul Murtha First heard in the original 1967 movie, this familiar tune is featured again in the blockbuster 2016 version. In this clever arrangement for band, Paul Murtha uses a peppy 2-beat style and starts out with the trombones on the melody. Every section of the band gets into the act, however, including a solo or soli for tuba, and a brief slower section for a Dixieland combo leading to the rousing finish.

Encore - Instant Concert

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Guitar and Vocals | Lewis 

Bass | Ethan

Drums | Archie

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Guitar | Cassius 

Vocals | Summer 

Drums | Boris 

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Bass | Hannah

Drums | Alex

Keyboard | Sam 

Vocals | Tommy

Guitar | Aidan

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Keys | Caden

Drums | Ollie

Guitar | Archie 

Bass  | William

Singer | Otis

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Exs and Ohs - Elle King. Katherine - gtr, Lewis - gtr & vocs, Archie - drums, Ethan - bass.

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Exs and Ohs - Elle King. Summer - vocs, Max - gtr, Finlay - drums, Charlie - bass, Adam - gtr.

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Performed by Izzy.

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Virtual!!

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