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Extra-Curricular Performing Arts Activities

Chapel Choir – Mr Kelly
The red and white robed Choir is a distinctive feature of Chapel services in The King’s Hospital School. In addition to Chapel, the choir performs at annual events such as Charter Day, Confirmation, Harvest Festival, Carol Service and special services at St.Patrick’s Cathedral. The choir also competes in choral competitions throughout the country. All students, whether attending private singing lessons or not, have the opportunity to audition for the choir at the beginning of term.

Orchestra – Ms Wright
The KH Orchestra is an integral aspect of the music department at The King’s Hospital School. Students learn to refine their musical skills and perform as an ensemble by rehearsing in junior and senior sectionals, as well as one group session per week. The Orchestra features at events and performances throughout the school year. Students are welcome to audition for the Orchestra at the beginning of the school term and all music tuition students are encouraged to do so.

Vocal Ensemble – Victoria Warwick
The King’s Hospital Vocal Ensemble is a smaller group made up of senior vocalists and those receiving singing lessons at the school. The group sing a wide range of repertoire, from contemporary a cappella music to well-known classical chamber music. The group is directed by Ms Victoria Warwick who has years of professional experience as a professional ensemble singer. Vocal Ensemble rehearse every Thursday at 8am.

Jazz Band – Mr Hardy
If you can play an instrument or simply love to sing, and would like to join a fun and innovative band, there is an ‘open door’ policy to the school Jazz Band. The Jazz Band practices in the mornings and plays at all concerts and special occasions in the school. The band has also graced the stage of the National Concert Hall on many occasions supporting their band leader, Mr Dave Hardy.

Dance – Damien Guthrie
Dance classes take place weekly, under the instruction of professional dance teacher and choreographer Damien Guthrie. All students are welcome to join and no previous experience is necessary. A variety of dances are taught, such as: Jazz, Tap, Modern Ballet & Hip Hop. Dance students are given the opportunity to audition for choreographed events such as the school musical and various events throughout the year.

School Play and Musical – Performing and Behind the scenes.
All students are invited to audition for the School Play and the School Musical. These two wonderful events take place on alternate years in our 300 seater theatre, the Wilson Wright Hall.

As well as performers, a large team of students are involved in all the areas of these performances; from scriptwriting, costume design, lighting and sound to prop-making and stage artwork.

Performance Opportunities

• Opportunities to perform include: Perform Ireland in the RDS,
• Briary Gap All-Ireland Drama and Light Entertainment Festival in Cork,
• Wesley Music Festival,
• Newpark Music Festival,
• The King’s Hospital Piano recital festival,
• Speech and Drama Teaches’ Festival,
• Moate Drama Festival,
• Patrick’s Cathedral Services,
• The KH Talent Show,
• End-of -year Drama and Music Concerts,
• Bluecoat day,
• Numerous Chapel services and in-house events.

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