Apollo At Home – Four Horns!
This week’s video, our final video of term, features Christine, who runs our brass workshops. She shows us how the French Horn works, and then plays all four parts to the hunting horn music from the ballet Giselle. Have you ever heard four horns play together before?
We are recruiting Trustees
We are looking to strengthen our Board to support Apollo in its next stage of growth and development; as well as successfully navigating our way through the challenges we face as a result of disruption to our programme delivery due to Covid19. We are at a pivotal point in our journey and we are seeking motivated, passionate and committed Trustees who can support us along the way.
Currently our Board of Trustees consists of eight people, of whom the majority have been with Apollo less than 2 years, so we’re full of ideas and energy. We are looking to bring one to two new Trustees onto our board to address particular skills and expertise that we need at this critical stage in our journey. In Trustees, we look for people who are passionate about what we do, who can contribute to our expansion plans and who can challenge our current thinking and processes in a constructive way.
As a Board, we meet four times a year, but depending on your skills, contacts and time, there are a number of on-going initiatives that Trustees can get involved in and contribute to.
What are we looking for?
The most important credential for anyone on our Board is that they understand what Apollo Music Projects does, the benefits to children it brings and are passionate about helping us secure our future. As such, it is not a prerequisite to have prior experience as a Trustee on a charity Board.
Given the challenging times facing the schools we partner with currently, we are ideally looking for someone with hands-on experience of primary school education whether it be teaching, leadership, management, policy, research etc.
As a Trustee, you will share in our collective responsibility to ensure that Apollo delivers against its mission, is financially sound and continues to add value across the areas it works. You will have strong support in achieving those aims from staff and fellow Trustees.
Apollo Music Projects is committed to building a board which is reflective of the communities it serves. Therefore, applications are particularly welcome from candidates from minority ethnic backgrounds.
Person specification
- Commitment, passion and energy
- A background in primary school education is desirable
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
- Strategic vision
- Good, independent judgement
- An ability to think creatively
- A willingness to speak their mind
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
How to apply
Download the AMP Trustee Role Description.
Please send your latest CV and a covering letter to chair@apollomusicprojects.org. Within your covering letter, please include how you see yourself contributing to the next stage of Apollo’s growth in the coming 2-3 years.
Deadline for applications is 31st July 2020.
Apollo At Home – Lucy’s Spanish Dance
Many of our schools will recognise this week’s musician – it’s Lucy, one of our workshop leaders. She plays a Spanish Dance called Rondalla Aragonaisa. Listen out for all the special tricks Lucy does on her violin!
Creative Challenge 1 – submission display!
We were absolutely blown away by the submissions to the first challenge, so we decided to share a few of the pieces, along with the video. Challenge #2 is now open – click here to watch the video and take part!
Elena Urioste, the violinist in the video, read your submissions and said:
“Oh my goodness, how beautiful! I find the melding of music and other art forms — visual, written, movement-based — so powerful, and I just love to see what young minds are capable of creating when experiencing the power of music.”
We are so grateful to Elena for providing the music for the first challenge. You can watch her other lockdown videos (including the Baby Shark Medley) here.
We made this word cloud to show just how many amazing words children used to describe this piece of music!
The music that warmed my heart
As I heard the melodious, harmonious , angelic music, my senses were restored back to life. I felt like I was in a lavished park with the luminous, vibrant sun shone and I felt millions of shards of light and heat resting on my forehead , penetrating my eyes in the act. It also made me feel like I was in a fantasy that somewhat captivated my mind.It also gave me mixtures of emotions while I was listening.
It also reminded me about Paris , where relationships are rekindled and brought to life. When the music was high in pitch , the serenade was like a beautiful bosom cradling my ear. The music rekindles my long lasting dream, world peace. It makes me think about love for each other.
When the music was low in pitch, it made me feel like the only thing we know is vengeance , war and inequality . It also made me feel like if we do not act fast the world will be a vicious and horrible place. Personally, what I got out of this piece is that it is never to late to fight for what’s right.
Alicia, Year 5, St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School
Poem by Xiaoxi
Poem
Sad and solemn,
Calm and nice.
Small and gentle,
As quiet as mice.
It takes you off to
a lonely hill.
In a lonely place,
with a lonely chill.
Meditate, sleep
or even dream,
Whatever you do,
Its a glorious gleam.
It rests your head
and leaves you alone.
Meanwhile, it changes,
Its glorious tone.
Dark like thunder,
Bright like sunlight.
Small and dainty,
On a practical night.
This music is calming,
Casual and soothing.
All of these features,
Make it so moving.
Dilan (10), Year 5, Muswell Hill Primary School
Story and picture by Georgie
My Apollo Music Writing Challenge
The sun was shining with pride in the clear, blue sky. The trees were swaying in the breeze as the birds chirped in unison. Suddenly, the sky got dark and the wind blew furiously as the animals which were grazing on the grass retreated to safety. Then, the sky rumbled as thunder came striking down the sky and roaring with rage. Flashes of thunder brightened the sky as the trees shook violently. Slowly, the thunder disappeared and drops of rain started to appear. While the rain dropped, the sun appeared brightening the sky. The animals slowly came out to see a rainbow glinting in the sunshine. The rain disappeared as the animals jumped about in the field and some were grazing on the grass. The birds flew around chirping with happiness. The animals headed to the lake to have a nice, refreshing drink. The sun was shining as the trees were swaying in the calm, cool breeze.
Nick (10), Year 5, Ambler Primary School
Poem by Arin, Ambler Primary School
By Muhoummad, Year 3, London Fields Primary School
STORM
Blue sky
birdsong
buzzing bees
smell of the blooming flowers
rays of the sky
amazing spring
Suddenly….
Grey sky
wind
birds stop singing
bees have disappeared
lightning, noise, thunder
Rain
flooding the whole world
with his tears
Rain
giving life and destructive
at the same time
I am waiting …
I know it will come
after each storm
the sun comes out
and it is again
peace and quiet
beautiful spring
Maksymilian (8), Year 4, Eldon Primary School
Picture by Iona
By Mina, Year 1, London Fields Primary School
Mindful Music
Violins make such a lovely sound,
Which rises your feet off the ground,
When you listen to it, you feel great,
And it reminds you it’s never too late,
When you sing with a beautiful voice,
All you hear is the relaxing noise,
Music always does a favour, it will lift,
Because it’s the most wonderful gift.
Amisha, Year 4, Eldon Primary School
Anonymous, Year 1, London Fields Primary School
Picture by Silvi