mad about waddesdon

SATURDAY 28 JUNE 2008

Please note, this programme is subject to change.

Your host for the MAD weekend is Andy Collins who is probably best known as the host of BBC1's popular gardening show 'Garden SOS'. It proved to be the perfect show for Andy's warm, friendly and outgoing personality. He also hosted ITV1's prime time show Family Fortunes.

To view an e-brochure of the programme for the MAD weekend please Click Here

'THE DOME'

11.00-11.30: Rock & Jazz Bands of Waddesdon School

11.55-12.20: Vocal Groups of Waddesdon School

12.20-12.35: Waddesdon School Brass Band
The Brass Band willl be playing traditional band music.

1.15-1.30: Rowan Carter
Solo singer/songwriter from Aylesbury High School.

1.30-1.45: African Drums
Year 5 children from Bearbrook Combined School have been learning African drums since September, they are showcasing this piece at Aylesbury Civic Centre.

2.15-2.40: 'West End & Broadway Show Tunes' - PWAcademy

An Audition only school in Milton Keynes for 13 yrs to 25yrs, enquiries@pwacademy.com or telephone 01296 715056.

3.15-3.40: 'Dream Capture'
This local band have just been signed to HALO records, London. Their album is due to be released in March 2009. A first for MAD, Don't miss them!

4.20-4.45: 'God of Small Things' - Mandeville Upper School
Sophisticated and slightly edgy soul-indie sound.

5.15-5.45: African Drumming and Vocal Group - Buckinghamshire Music Service

'ORBIT STAGE'

10.35-11.00: 'Once Upon A Time' - Buckingham Primary School
Traditional fairytales given a modern day 'twist'. The tales will be retold through singing, dance and music by members of the school orchestra, singing club and year 6 dancers.

11.30-11.55: 'Grease' - Premier Performers - Aylesbury School

A high energy performance showing the passion for performance that all Premier Performers have.
For more information on Premier Performers email enquiries@premierperformers.co.uk or visit www.premierperformers.co.uk or telephone 01296 715027.

12.55-1.15: Songs from 'Honk' - Cuddington Youth Drama
'Honk' is a musical based on the The Ugly Duckling. CYD is comprised of children from eight schools in the local area, age from 6-16 yrs.

1.50-2.15: The Strategy - Beaconsfield School
Rock band from Beaconsfield school.

2.40-3.10: Rock and Jazz Bands - Waddesdon School
Playing various styles of Rock and Jazz.

3.45-4.00: 'Tina-Louise and the Bellyrinas'
An exciting flavour of this lively and colourful Egyptian belly dance.

4.00-4.20: 'Bugsy Malone' - Premier Performers - Winslow School

5.00-5.15: Year 5 Dance, Winslow Combined School
Dance routine based on Stomp!

'BANDSTAND'

11.30-12.00: take part in a workshop with Tring Part Arts Ed
See workshop page for more details.

12.00-12.30: 'Our Day Out' by Willy Russell - Beaconsfield School Key Stage 3 Drama Society

12.30-1.00: Beaconsfield School Ensemble
Playing two brand contrasting arrangements of Renaissance and computer games tunes, the ensemble will entertain you with their charming and musical performance.

1.00-1.15: The Bierton School Jazz Choir
The students will be singing a selection of original jazz songs combining singing and movement.

1.15-1.30: Extracts from 'Grease the Musical' - Sir William Ramsay School
Songs and dance numbers from the recent performance of 'Grease'.

1.30-2.00: take part in a workshop with Tring Arts Ed
See workshop page for more details.

2.30-3.00: Recorder Ensemble - Aylesbury Music Centre

3.00-4.00: take part in a workshop with The Royal Academy of Music
See workshop page for more details.

4.15-4.30: Chamber and Senior Choirs from Sir William Ramsay School

5.00-5.30: Recorder Ensemble - Aylesbury Music Centre

'DANCE STUDIO'

11.00-11.20: A passion for Dance - Holmer Green Senior School
6 dance routines plus a short finale.

11.30-11.50: Dance for Conservation - Thomas Harding Junior School
The first dance concerns pollution of the planet and tells the story of Edward Elgars famous cello concerto and is extremely powerful. The second dance involves the devastation of the animal kingdom. The stimulus for this dance is 'Still life at the penguin café'.

12.00-12.30: take part in a workshop with West End Stage