Lichfield Cathedral School

Pupils aged between 6 and 16 from Lichfield Cathedral School were delighted to take part in a masterclass by world-famous cellist Julian Lloyd Webber on Wednesday 3rd March.

Sixty Lichfield Cathedral School students were joined by 30 pupils and teachers from local schools to hear Julian share some insider secrets on improving performance.

The masterclass focused around three Lichfield Cathedral School string players: Charlotte Howdle, aged 9 who plays Grade 5 violin; Ciara Bryan, aged 11 who plays Grade 4 cello; and Kathryn McIntosh, aged 15, who plays Grade 5 cello and is currently studying GCSE Music. All three girls play in the School’s Concert Orchestra.

“Julian is a passionate champion of classical music education and string playing in particular. His informal and friendly approach created a relaxed atmosphere, and the pupils really responded to his warm enthusiasm”, said Nick Parrans-Smith, Director of Music at Lichfield Cathedral School. “We were honoured that Julian took time out of his incredibly busy schedule to join us at the School. The pupils learned specific techniques to refine their performance, and gained invaluable advice from a world-renowned performer on developing music as a career.”

“Hopefully the pupils will put what they have learned to good use and remember that, even today, Mr Lloyd Webber practices for 4 hours every day!”

We are delighted to announce that this year's Senior Production of Willy Russell's

BLOOD BROTHERS

will be performed at the Lichfield Garrick Studio Theatre on Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 March at 7.00pm.

This multi award-winning play (the musical version won two Olivier Awards and six Tonys) is one of the most popular and long-running productions in the West End.

For the Year 10 students, this production forms part of their Drama GCSE.

Come along and support our students while enjoying a great night out!

Tickets from the Lichfield Garrick Box Office on 01543 412121 available from Monday 8 February.

Tuesday 26 January and Thursday 28 January, 6.30pm-9.00pm

Saturday 30 January, 11.00am-1.00pm

The Great Hall, The Palace, The Close, Lichfield WS13 7LH

Call 01543 306168 for more details

On Tuesday 26th January, we celebrate the day on which our School was re-founded.  Although there had been a school to provide for the education of choristers for many centuries, in 1935 the Dean of the Cathedral and Chapter realised that the reorganisation of the school was essential.

SPACE - SO WHAT?

An exciting, hands-on seminar exploring how our everyday lives have been transformed by the discoveries of astronomers and journeys into space

by Anu Ojha, Director of Education & Space Communications, National Space Centre

Friday 22 January 2010

6.30pm, The Great Hall, The Palace

Amahl & The Night Visitors by Gian Carlo Menotti

Friday 22 January

7.30pm, Lichfield Cathedral