{"id":893,"date":"2018-12-11T18:12:04","date_gmt":"2018-12-11T18:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/trenchbrothers\/?page_id=893"},"modified":"2020-07-07T13:15:12","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T13:15:12","slug":"brighton-dome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/trenchbrothers\/brighton-dome\/","title":{"rendered":"Brighton Dome Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"video-wrap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/332643074?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-wrap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/332093476?dnt=1&#038;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-wrap\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/332475742?dnt=1&#038;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" title=\"Trench Brothers Pre-Performance Talk at Brighton Dome\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div data-url=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/hmdtmusic\/docs\/tbdome_prog_08\" style=\"width: 1032px; height: 729px;\" class=\"issuuembed\"><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/e.issuu.com\/embed.js\" async=\"true\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1>REVIEWS<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Music Teacher<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>Tertia Sefton-Green\u2019s libretto masterfully engages its adult audience while ensuring that the content remains accessible and understandable to the young people taking part. Julian Joseph and Richard Taylor\u2019s music help to elevate the performance into something wonderful to experience \u2013 each character\u2019s culture is reflected in their music and it is a joy to hear different genres and influences being woven together to reinforce the narrative\u2019s themes of camaraderie.<br \/>\nThe highlight for me was a daring four-part chorus which saw the students conjure up the terrors of the trenches by having four of the songs overlap and crash into one another, throwing up a disturbing set of images.<br \/>\nThis was a truly incredible and moving performance that serves as a fitting tribute to the soldiers whose stories are too often left out of the narrative of the war.<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>London Jazz<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>HMDT Music\u2019s affecting music theatre work\u2026\u2026.. \u201cletters home\u201d \u2026.<br \/>\nThese have all the poignancy, humour, sadness, bitterness and gritty historical detail that you would expect, from the blackly humorous \u201cI\u2019m afraid of getting nits so I keep my turban on!\u201d to the heartbreakingly bald statement \u201cI don\u2019t want to be here any more.\u201d<br \/>\nArts education organisation HMDT Music have form for taking on projects with big themes.<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Broadway Baby<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>There are some exceptionally good things about this&#8230; This is a laudable and worthy project and subject, and the production was slick&#8230;<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>What did teachers and students say about the project?<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Teacher - St John the Baptist<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>The costumed interpreter was utterly convincing. Even the staff believed they were in his army! This had a significant impact on the children as they were actually made to feel like they had signed up to the army! You could hear a pin drop and they loved seeing the adults getting told off by the officer!<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Teacher - St John the Baptist<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>I think that the children are so proud of their puppets because they have possibly never made a puppet of such high quality. They were all successful in making one and it was amazing how different they all were, even though they had all followed the same instructions. I think this has possibly raised their expectations of what they can achieve.<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Teacher - St John the Baptist<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>It was amazing for the children to work with so many different and talented professionals &#8211; to see the roles of conductor, creative director, stage manager, singers etc. I think this will be something they will remember and look back on with pride.<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Teacher - Cradle Hill Primary<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>The children absolutely loved performing at the Dome. They loved learning all the songs and being part of a big production. It was a fantastic life experience that I&#8217;m sure they will always remember.<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Teacher - South Malling<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>The children loved the team who lead the rehearsals and the techniques and strategies they used to get their attention and they want to use these in school, it was useful as a teacher to see these techniques too and to use them back at school. The children also enjoyed hearing the different parts and the songs sung by other schools.<br \/>\nI myself have thoroughly enjoyed learning about an aspect of the war I was not aware of and learning alongside the students has been a positive and exciting experience. As a music teacher, it has given me renewed faith in impact arts education can have and challenged me to introduce the children I teach to a wider variety of music and a repertoire with a greater depth of challenge.<br \/>\nThe project has brought the school community together in particular, the impact on parents on children from disadvantaged families has been very valuable.<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Teacher - South Malling<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>The quality of all the workshops and experiences the children have had throughout the project was always very high. The music was high quality and the resources given such as the backing tracks and score were all really well produced.<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Teacher - St Nicolas<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>It exceeded expectations. It had the feel of a West End show. Marvellous.<br \/>\nThe feedback from the parents has been wonderful. I don&#8217;t think they were expecting such a massive production.<br \/>\nIt has had a big impact and has without doubt been a valuable experience. It is amazing to see the final product and see the children nervous but delighted and proud of themselves. The children learnt a lot on the journey and the lyrics and libretto forced the children and adults to think on a deeper level about the magnitude of a world war.<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Student <\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>When I listened to some of the songs for the first time, I felt like I was there in the war too. Just the way you describe the characters you can picture what they look like and what they acted like. I was especially interested in the stories because they had mixed emotion \u2013 you never knew what was going to happen.<br \/>\nAlthough I have walked to the Chattri too many times to count, I\u2019ve never considered where the soldiers came from\u2026 I\u2019ve realised there was much more to the war than I thought.<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Student<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>It was so interesting to hear the soldier\u2019s personal stories and sing out their letters home on stage. (\u2026) I found the music very emotional and did not realize how sad it would make me feel, my eyes were watering.<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Student<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to commemorate the lives of special and bold people. (\u2026) not only to perform at the Dome but to tell the stories of these incredible soldiers was amazing and I will never forget it. The project was sometimes sad and upsetting but it is so important to keep the memories alive so we don\u2019t forget how brave these hardworking comrades were or so we don\u2019t make the same mistakes again.<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Student<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>It made people think about that other countries helped to defend our country. I think the thing I will remember most is that loads of people put loads of effort into it.<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Student<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>All the singing rehearsals were fabulous and I loved how kind people were to me. I enjoyed all the songs but it made me feel quite sad for the people who gave up their lives \u2026<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Student<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>The show turned out amazing and when my mum and dad took me home from the performance, they said it was the best show they\u2019ve ever seen and I really do agree!<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Student<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>I had a mixture of feelings of excitement, nervousness and sadness \u2026 I enjoyed it and if I had the chance I would do it again. I will remember performing in Trench Brothers for the rest of my life.<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Student<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>Thank you for inviting me to Trench Brothers! It has given me an opportunity to build my stamina for singing<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Student<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>Thank you for the experience at the Dome. It was truly inspiring.<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Student<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>It was one of the best experiences in my life. Thank you!<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-container no-image\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonials-details\"><h2>Student<\/h2><span><\/span><\/div><\/div><blockquote><p>Singing in the performance was far better than I had imagined, I had so much fun, I would love to do something like that again.<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1>AWARDS<\/h1>\n<h3><strong>WINNER OF THE MUSIC &amp; DRAMA EDUCATION AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL THEATRE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/trenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/MDA2020_Logo_Winner-SMALL.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-964\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/trenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/MDA2020_Logo_Winner-SMALL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1363\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/trenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/MDA2020_Logo_Winner-SMALL.jpg 1363w, https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/trenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/MDA2020_Logo_Winner-SMALL-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/trenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/MDA2020_Logo_Winner-SMALL-1024x406.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/trenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/MDA2020_Logo_Winner-SMALL-768x305.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1363px) 100vw, 1363px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Made possible with the generous support of:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-75 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/trenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/02\/lottery__black_400_deep-300x117.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/trenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/02\/lottery__black_400_deep-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/trenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/02\/lottery__black_400_deep.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-71 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/trenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/02\/HLFHI_2747_400_deep-300x222.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/trenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/02\/HLFHI_2747_400_deep-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/trenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/02\/HLFHI_2747_400_deep.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-821 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/trenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/prs-foundation-logotype-red-blue-rgb-small-300x107.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/trenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/prs-foundation-logotype-red-blue-rgb-small-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hmdt.org.uk\/hmdtmusic\/trenchbrothers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/prs-foundation-logotype-red-blue-rgb-small.png 364w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; REVIEWS &nbsp; &nbsp; What did teachers and students say about the project? 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