A new musical experience: Simon Balle Music Live!

We are Live! in Concert on Saturday 15th March. Our Chamber Choir, Secondary Choir and Senior Strings will be in concert, to perform individual items and come together as the Simon Balle Concert Orchestra and Chorus.

This is a new adventure for us, to celebrate our amazing musicians who will together perform some pieces from the BBC Disco Prom last summer. We will be ensuring our musicians are supported with a full sound and lighting team, as at the Proms!

We hope you will come and be part of this experience. There will be rehearsals during the day and the Prom kicks off at 7pm.

Parking

The entrance is not in use for this concert, please respect this. Please enter the car park via exit and park in front of the Larch Building or next to the Astro. 

The safest and most convenient place for everyone is the Old London road car park next to the fire station: this car park has easier access for motorists and is only an 11 minute walk from school. 

How do I buy tickets?

Tickets are now available through the parent portal and will be on sale until the day before the concert. The concessionary rate applies to those under 18 years old. 

Go to Make a Booking, then Music Events. Please select the correct event! Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis and are unreserved. You will receive an email confirmation.

https://simon-balle-payments.co.uk/

Tickets will also be available on the door (cash payment, no cards), but we encourage you to purchase in advance please. Performers do not need to purchase a ticket. Please remember that this is a performance where we are celebrating what our musicians are achieving, so may not be suitable for all young children.

Rehearsals on the Day

Please see your time below, rehearsals finish at 5.30pm. 

If you need to stay until the concert, please bring a packed tea and drinks along with your concert outfit, so you are ready for tuning and warm up at 6.40pm. 

Weekly Rehearsal Schedule - Saturday 15th March
2pm	Chamber Choir rehearsal	Secondary Hall
2.30pm	Secondary Choir rehearsal	Secondary Hall
3.15pm	Senior Strings rehearsal (including joint item with Secondary Choir)	Secondary Hall
4	Concert Orchestra + Chorus rehearsal (all performers)	Secondary Hall
5.30	Take Note rehearsal	Secondary Hall

 

What time do I need to arrive for the evening concert?

All performers must be in the music block to tune and warm up at 6.40pm at the very latest. Go straight to the following rooms: 

Secondary Choir, Chamber Choir	Rehearsal Room
Senior Strings	Q2
Take Note	Q1

 

If you need to stay between the end of the rehearsals and the start of the concert, please make sure to bring a packed tea and drink, along with your concert outfit. You can stay in the music block. 

Where do I go when I arrive for the evening concert?

Performers - please see table above. 

Audience members - please come to the Secondary Hall via the dining room entrance to sign in with a member of staff to find your seats. From the car park in front of the Larch building, please cross the road and walk along the pedestrian pavement and enter the obsolete entrance on foot. 

What do performers need to wear?

Black music polo shirt - this is sold by the music office, please email music@simonballe.herts.sch.uk for purchase details.  

To be worn with school kilt or black school skirt or school trousers. (Skirts must be a suitable length for a school performance.) Black shoes to be worn. Black jeans and trainers are not acceptable.

What do I need to bring?

Performers, please bring a bottle of water with you and your instrument.

There will be a licensed PSA bar so please make sure you purchase drinks from here. The bar will be open throughout the evening and will feature a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. This is a nut free event, please respect this.