Alford Academy

Well done to the Alford Academy Pipe Band who performed this afternoon with the Inverurie Concert Band at their Christmas Concert in the Thainstone Centre, supported by their tutors Ian Dallas and Scott Niven.  Playing Highland Cathedral, Amazing Grace and Celtic Crest to an audience of well over 200 people, the band were on top form.  For the majority of pupils, this was their first formal concert and the standard of playing was exceptional.  Three members of our school orchestra also performed with the band after missing out on our school concert due to its postponement last week.  Many thanks to Ian Dallas, Scott Niven, Hamish Wood, Ben Light and Nicola Tierney for rehearsing the pupils involved and for their support of the performing arts at Alford Academy.

After a two-year break from live music, our Performing Arts Christmas Showcase will be held on Thursday 8^th December at 7pm in Alford Community Campus Theatre.  In recognition of the challenges facing many families this winter, there will be no ticket fee, but should you wish to make a donation to support Performing Arts groups at Alford Academy, this can be made at the door.  Seats must be booked in advance via the following link (paste into your browser): tinyurl.com/aacs22.  We are delighted to welcome members of Inverurie Concert Band to our event who will be supporting the musicians in our orchestra.  The opener of the concert is sure to be a highlight of this year’s event and we would therefore advise a punctual arrival to avoid missing out.  The pupils that are taking part will be issued with a consent form this week which should be returned to Mr Trueman no later than Tuesday 6^th December.  On the evening of the showcase, the members of the pipe band must arrive no later than 6pm and all other participants by 6.30pm.  Pupils should report to the Music Department.

We are contingency planning for the possibility of disruption due to industrial action by SSTA members on 8^th December.  Consequently, if our Christmas Showcase has to be postponed, the rescheduled event will take place in spring 2023.

Remember to book your seats via tinyurl.com/aacs22 (paste into your browser).  Row A is identified as “Disability Access” but should you require wheelchair access, please just send a message to the school and we will ensure additional seating is available at floor level.  To cancel your ticket order, please login to Eventbrite and use the “cancel order” option.  To return single tickets, please use the “contact organiser” option on Eventbrite or contact the school and advise which seat number is to be cancelled.  Don’t forget to bring your E-Ticket(s) with you on the night.

We look forward to you joining us as we showcase some of our pupil’s amazing talent.