Little Eye

Doon Academy was very fortunate to be given the opportunity to have “Little Eye” perform in school.  Little Eye are an upcoming Scottish band currently touring Scottish schools with an anti- drugs message. They are supporting the anti-drugs charity DARE and have been trained by the charity to deliver the message. The band have supported Olly Murs and Alesha Dickson on tour and recently won Clyde 1 In Demand – Band of the Year.

The band performed some of their songs, delivered the anti-drugs message, with a question and answer session, and finished with an autograph session for the pupils. The main message of the band was to make the right decisions in life and to live a healthy lifestyle.

The performance was very much enjoyed by the whole school – pupils and staff!

Centrestage

Final preparations are well underway with our performers for next week’s Christmas Showcase event in conjunction with Centrestage. The Christmas show will take place on Tuesday the 11th of December from 1.30-3.00pm with all Centrestage workshop participants involved.If you are interested in attending please see Mrs Hetherington for more details.

Pantomime Trip

Mrs Rae, PT of Music, is organising a trip for students to see the pantomime “Cinderella” in Glasgow on Friday the 7th of December. The cost of the trip is £18.00. Please see Mrs Rae for more information.

Spring Spectacular Concert

Congratulations to Paige McMahon, Alex’s Dearie, Bethany McGhee, Cheryl Allison, Leigh Boyce and Becky Inglis who have been selected to perform at the East Ayrshire Spring Spectacular Concert which will take place in the Grand Hall, Kilmarnock on Wednesday 21st March.

Ayrshire Burns Clubs Schools Competition success

Congratulations to Fiona Kennedy and Kirsty McCormick who gained 1st and 2nd place at the Association of Burns Clubs Ayrshire Schools Competition in the S3/4 Instrumental section. Well done to Robbie Uriarte, Chloe Chalmers, Daniel Dutton and Lauren Young who all gained certificates.

Spring Spectacular Concert

Doon Academy pupils are busy rehearsing for the East Ayrshire Schools Spring Spectacular Concert.

Well done to Annabel McTaggart who has been selected as first clarinet and Fiona Kennedy, first cornet, in the concert band.

Pupils selected for the choir are Leigh Boyce, Becky Inglis, Nicole Millar, Shania Brown, Paige McMahon, Jonathan Milligan, Alex Dearie, Bethany McGhee, Cheryl Allison and Courtney Cassells. The concert will take place on Wednesday 21^st March at 7pm in the Grand Hall, Kilmarnock.

Jazz Awards

On Wednesday 25^th January, the following girls sat their Intermediate 2 Jazz module: Lisa McTaggart; Tami McLelland; Paige Collins; Fiona Kennedy; and Alana Murray.

All girls showed outstanding individual performances resulting in all girls passing. The girls had to perform several warm ups as a group and then show an individual jazz piece.

The independent adjudicator told the girls that it was the highest standard of performance she had seen from any of the schools she has visited.

Well done to everyone for all their hard work and a special mention to Alana Murray who in second year has now received an Intermediate 2 award.

Literacy Wall

The Music and Social Subjects departments are February's contributors to the Literacy Wall.

In Music S2 pupils worked in groups of four or five researching a genre of music and producing an information poster.

In Social Subjects S1 pupils learned about local government and wrote letters of complaint. In S2 pupils wrote pieces discussing the Holocaust. Another S2 group studied Mary Queen of Scots and wrote murder reports about Darnley. 

The best pieces of work were written by: Chole Chalmers, Wendy Roulstone, Fallan Smith, Chole Halliday, Amy Collins, Rebekah Copeland and Katie Burrell. Congratulations to them!

Music CD available

 The Young Musician of the Year 2011 CD is now on sale from the school office. The cost is £7 for one or 3 for £20. This wonderful CD will make an ideal Christmas present for all music lovers.

Silver Band performance

Well done to pupils of the Dalmellington Silver Band Junior Section who led a Songs of Praise evening service at Straiton St Cuthbert's Parish Church.

Their music filled the historic building and was very well received by the many people who attended. This is the third time that they have played at the church and every time the congregation have been so impressed by the professionalism of the members of the band, and so uplifted by their renditions.

CD on sale

The Young Musician of the Year 2011 CD is now on sale from the school office. The cost is £7 for one or 3 for £20. This wonderful CD will make an ideal Christmas present for all music lovers.

Young Musician CD out soon

The Young Musician of the Year 2011 double album CD will be released on Monday 28th November and can be purchased for £7 or 3 for £20. Please contact the school office 01292 550521 to pre-order your copy. The CD will make an excellent Christmas present for anyone who loves music.

Beauty and the Beast trip

The Dazzle cast and crew will be visiting the King’s Theatre in Glasgow to see a performance of Beauty and the Beast in preparation for Doon Academy’s pantomime which will be performed on the evenings of Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th December.

Young Musician CD

 The vocal group and pupils who competed in the school’s Musician of the Year competition have recently visited Pulse recording studios in Cumnock to record their performances for inclusion on a double CD. There will be a further visit to the studio in order to mix and add the finishing touches before the CD is released to the public. The stars in the making described their visit to the studio as an amazing and unforgettable experience. The CD will be released at the end of November. Good Luck to everyone involved and thanks to Mrs Rae, PT of Music, and Pulse recording studio.

Young Musician of the Year

Doon Academy’s ‘Young Musician of the Year’ competition was a tremendous success and everyone really enjoyed the evening. The Master of Ceremonies was former pupil Lorna Dempsey and the adjudicator was Archie Hutchinson. Guest artistes were last year’s winner Tazmyn Hearton and the Dalmellington Junior Band conducted by Ian Taylor. Thank you to Band Leader Hugh Johnstone MBE who donated the winning trophies. This musical extravaganza featured 24 outstanding competitors who sang and played a variety of musical instruments to the delight of the audience. The winner was Tommy Campbell with his rendition of Stars and runner-up was Dennis Coles .The audience choice prize was awarded to Paige Collins. Fiona Kennedy was Music Student of the Year; Kirsty McCormick most improved instrumentalist and Alex’s Dearie as most improved vocalist. Congratulations to everyone who took part in the event. Thank you to Mrs. Rae Principal Teacher of Music and Music Instructors David Sullivan, Barbara Lee and Gary Patterson for all their hard work, dedication and expertise.

Gleam up for an award

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Gleam - The musical which has been short listed for a national award under the category ‘best social marketing approach’. We wish them every success.

Young Musician of the Year

Doon Academy’s Young Musician of the Year competition will be held on Friday 23rd September from 6.40pm in the assembly hall. Tickets cost £3.50 for adults and £2 for senior citizens and children; this includes finger buffet and refreshments. Tickets available from the school office 01292 550521. Raffle prizes and donations for the eventwill be gratefully received and may be handed in at the school office.

Young Musician of the Year

Doon Academy’s Young Musician of the Year competition will be held on Friday 23rd September from 6.40pm in the assembly hall. Tickets cost £3.50 for adults and £2 for senior citizens and children; this includes finger buffet and refreshments. Tickets available from the school office 01292 550521. Raffle prizes and donations for the event may be handed in at the school office.

Young Musician of the Year

Doon Academy’s Young Musician of the Year competition will be held on Friday 23rd September from 6.40pm in the assembly hall. Tickets cost £3.50 for adults and £2 for senior citizens and children; this includes finger buffet and refreshments.

Tickets available from the school office 01292 550521.

Raffle prizes and donations for the event may be handed in at the school office.

Gleam team picked

Congratulations to Lisa McTaggart, Stephanie Carrick, Kirsty McCormick, Robyn McCluskey, Dennis Coles, Gavin McFadzean, Ritchie Lindores and Kyle Stewart who have been selected to star as the leads’ in the musical GLEAM. 11 S2 girls were also chosen to be the backing dancers. The Oral Health Team was most impressed by the talent and enthusiasm of everyone who auditioned for the parts and would like to say a big thank you to all.