Talented musician, Ellis Thomas, Year 8, spent the last week of the school holidays rehearsing and performing with the North Wales Youth Orchestra. Ellis was selected to become a member after a competitive audition process for this prestigious orchestra, which draws together students aged 12-21 from across North Wales. After a week of intensive rehearsals […]
Year 12 student Daniel Greenman spent a week over Easter rehearsing and performing as a member of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Wales. This prestigious group meets for one week of the year, and works with some of the leading lights in the world of jazz. Miss Sian Wyn Rees, Head of Performing and […]
Following the success of Oliver! in Venue Cymru last half term, all students and staff are able to order a photobook of the show, with key images and portraits of the cast as well as some of the more memorable lines. Order forms are available here and should be handed in to Student Services, along with […]
As part of the Student Leadership Team, some Senior Prefects are organising a talent show to fundraise for charity during the lunchtimes of 22nd and 23rd of April. The show will feature acts performed by students, as well as judges to choose who will receive a fantastic prize as the winner! If you are interested […]
Wednesday night saw the final dress rehearsal of Oliver, with the cast preparing for what looks to be our best show ever. Take a look at some of the pictures below. Wednesday night saw the final dress rehearsal of Oliver, with the cast preparing for what looks to be our best show ever. Take a […]
Ysgol John Bright students had the privilege of visiting the National Opera Studio as part of the Performing and Expressive Arts Faculty annual trip to London. Having visited the National Gallery and attending a performance of ‘Mamma Mia!’ in the West End the previous day, YJB Students were given an insight into the professional world […]
On Saturday, November 10th Venue Cymru hosted ‘Gwyl Cerdd Dant 2012’. The festival draws competitors from all over Wales, including Ysgol John Bright’s own Cerdd Dant party competing at this national event for the first time. The students gave an excellent performance of ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ set for the competition by Mr Hywel […]
Ysgol John Bright are pleased to announce that next year’s school musical will be…Oliver! Watch this space for more information on how you can audition. Following the phenomenal success of their productions of “FAME – The Musical!” “High School Musical – On Stage!” and last year’s “Little Shop of Horrors,” Ysgol John Bright return to […]
The Year 10 GCSE Music class have been busy recently putting together ensemble performances of contemporary songs. Each group performed a song of their own choosing and had to work out the various layers of sound and harmonies for themselves. Take a look at the videos below… Ysgol John Bright Students – Purple Haze (Jimi […]
Backstage and front of house teams are needed to support the school’s production of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at Venue Cymru. Download the form now for details of the jobs available and how to apply. Applications close on Friday, January 13th so you need to be quick!”Backstage and front of house teams are needed to […]
The ‘Bel Canto’ SATB choir received a warm welcome at the Welsh Assembly Government Offices in Llandudno Junction on Thursday lunchtime. The choir performed a selection of Christmassy items taken from Tuesday night’s YJB Carol Service at St. John’s Methodist Church in Llandudno. The choir were in fantastic voice and put on yet another professional […]
Episode 4 – Second Rehearsals All Episodes Epsiode 1 – Kayleigh and Charlotte introduce themselves Epsiode 2 – We join the Ysgol John Bright cast of Little Shop of Horrors for first rehearsals Epsiode 3 – Kayleigh and Charlotte talk about what they’ve been up to this week in preperation for the Little Shop of […]