Ahren Bailey argues that Nirvana were feminists

Nirvana were a grunge band formed in Seattle in the late 1980s, with frontman Kurt Cobain, bassist Krist Novoselic and drummer Dave Grohl. They are known for kickstarting the “grunge genre” and their metal, indie and punk influences brought grunge into the mainstream. Their first album that included Dave Grohl on the drums was called […]

Angus Dresner discusses the state of modern popular music

The State Of Modern Popular Music Many people believe that music is not what it used to be. I believe that the quality of music has decreased overall from a multitude of factors. One of the biggest yet least recognisable factors is the lyrics of a song. Not only has the quality of the subject […]

William Gallagher of Year 5 blogs about The Barnardo’s Concert

This is a Blog on the Barnardo’s concert. On Monday the 24th of June me (and the and the rest of the choir) set out on a journey to London that would last until 12:30am. We got on the bus and the driver started driving to Birmingham. Luckily we didn’t go that far as the […]

Asa Monahan asks: Why is Music Such an Effective Conveyor of Emotions?

Why is Music Such an Effective Conveyor of Emotions? There are two types of basic musical scale: The major scale and the minor scale There are two theories I have decided to focus on that may answer why we associate major and minor keys with emotions. A theory of our association with this is that […]

Abigail blogs about the Autumn Concert

The Autumn Concert by Abigail McKee On Wednesday night (28/11/18) I performed in the Autumn Concert at the OE hall, along with many of my friends. It was a very enjoyable experience for all involved, a particular highlight for me was performing in Percussion band playing Brazil and Street Song. I was playing the glockenspiel […]

Lottie Blogs about the Musical Festival 2018 (pictures to follow)

2018 SHS Music Festival took place on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th January with just over 110 performances.  The external adjudicator, Mrs Catherine Summerhayes was extremely impressed. ‘I really enjoyed it.  Immensely talented musicians, wonderfully supported by Music Staff.  I was so impressed by the talent and the kindness and politeness of the pupils.  I […]