Music with the Marines

KCC year 11, 12 and 13 students were lucky enough to spend a day with the Royal Marines Band from Lympstone.
The morning was spent rehearsing with the Band, whilst the afternoon involved a career presentation and a concert given by the Band with students participating. Ex Royal Marine and now KCC music teacher, Peter Johnson, said: ‘It was a fantastic opportunity for students to play along side professional musicians as well as gain insights into possible careers.’

KCC Summer Barbeque and Musical Evening Concert 2009

The new 6th form building at Kingsbridge Community College provided the perfect venue for a Summer Musical Evening blessed with gorgeous weather and stunning music. The richly varied programme gave students from primaries schools and throughout the college the opportunity to share their talents with an appreciative audience.

The evening’s entertainment started with the Samba Band setting a party atmosphere. Three choirs also performed with repertoire ranging from musical theatre to choral arrangements. Soloists included Will Sargeant, Francis Pope, Henry Tozer, Tom Tozer and Lizzie Mitchell playing a mix of classical and jazz as well as the varied instrumental ensembles and a Rock Band.

One of the highlights of the evening was the Big Band performance which involved 20 students from years 7 to 11.

Sharon Mitchell, Head of Music, said ‘This is a wonderful end to my first year at KCC. It has been hard work but I am so proud and grateful to all the students and staff and our hugely committed PTFA for making an evening like this possible.’