School Representative Activities
There are certain ensembles, which in the Elementary
Division are called School Representative Ensembles. These ensembles frequently
perform to represent Patana at outside functions. Members are expected to show long
term commitment to their chosen group - once they have joined an ensemble they are
expected to carry on from term to term. Music Priority days ensure there are no clashes with a representative
sporting team on the same day.
Choirs may not be able to accommodate all those who audition and the band and string group are by invitation. If your child has been playing their instrument for one year or more and think they qualify for the band or string ensemble please contact Rachel Stead (rast@patana.ac.th) who will arrange an audition. Auditions for new members occur towards the end of each term.
Year 3/4 Choir
Year 5/6 Choir
Elementary Concert Band
Elementary String Ensemble
Other Ensembles
There are many other ensembles in school such as guitar
ensembles, flute groups, recorder groups and early years choir. These are
advertised in the Activities booklet distributed at the beginning of each term.
Concerts
Each term in the music department, we are always busy
organising the next concert! There are at least 2
Informal Concerts every term for soloists or ensembles who have a piece ready to perform
and one or two picnic concerts featuring Elementary Ensembles/Choirs. We have the
traditional school concerts such as the Christmas Celebration, the Summer Concert and also
a joint choir concert with NIST, another local international school, these concerts are
now known as the PataNIST series. Other less formal events such as Book Week Buskers and the Fun Day Tea Room are always popular. We have also been
asked several times in recent years to perform for governors and visiting dignitaries at
various functions. Our ensembles and soloists regularly have the chance to perform in
assemblies and in class music lessons. The Elementary Division also have their occasional
Sunday Brunch concerts around town for the Representative Ensembles. Other performance
opportunities frequently present themselves and we are always keen to make the most of
these when they occur.
Correspondence
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