Claire Harvey

Hall School Symphony Orchestra

From the 25th to the 28th March 2022 we look forward to welcoming the young musicians from Hall School, Hampstead, to stay with us for an exciting tour of concerts and collaboration. The Hall School is a leading independent prep school in Hampstead, London. The Hall School Symphony Orchestra is comprised of 37 boys agedContinue reading “Hall School Symphony Orchestra”

St John’s Beaumont Rehearsal Tour

From the 4th to 8th April 2022 we look forward to welcoming the young musicians from St John’s Beaumont School, Windsor, to stay with us for a rehearsal tour. St John’s Beaumont Preparatory School for boys in Old Windsor, Berkshire, has a vibrant music department that encourages boys to try various instruments from an earlyContinue reading “St John’s Beaumont Rehearsal Tour”

Buckinghamshire Music Service Tour, July 2021

Our first visiting group since Covid-19 brought tours to a halt ran from the 19th to 23rd July 2021, courtesy of the music tour agency Club Europe. The 80-strong group of talented young musicians from across Buckinghamshire performed as three distinct ensembles; the Buckinghamshire County Youth Orchestra (BCYO), the Buckinghamshire Youth Wind Ensemble (BYWE), andContinue reading “Buckinghamshire Music Service Tour, July 2021”

Buckinghamshire Music Service

Our first visiting group since Covid-19 brought tours to a halt is taking place on 19th July 2021, courtesy of Club Europe. The 80-strong group of talented young musicians from across Buckinghamshire will perform as three distinct ensembles, the Buckinghamshire County Youth Orchestra (BCYO), the Buckinghamshire Youth Wind Ensemble (BYWE), and the Buckinghamshire County YouthContinue reading “Buckinghamshire Music Service”

‘Staycations’!

We are enjoying welcoming local schools for ‘Staycations’ at Chateau Vermont this summer, as many schools had their regular yearly off-island trips to France and the UK cancelled this year because of Covid-19. This week La Moye Primary have enjoyed beach activities at St Ouen’s Bay followed by Sports Bug at Chateau Vermont, with after-dinnerContinue reading “‘Staycations’!”

COVID-19 impact on tours

Sadly we have been severely affected along with the rest of the world. All tours this Spring/Summer have been put on hold, and we will reschedule once the world gets to grips with this terrible virus.

Great feedback from first residency!

We’ve been thrilled with the lovely feedback from the first residency at Chateau Vermont. St John’s Preparatory School, from Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, enjoyed a five day tour with their school choir. Head of Music Paula Bowman wrote: “I am writing on behalf of all the teachers in order to thank you for such a fabulousContinue reading “Great feedback from first residency!”

Ryde House School Choir

A lovely extended weekend tour is planned for Ryde House School in June. Their tour will include a concert at the beautiful ’16 New Street’ property owned by the National Trust, and they will also explore St Brelade’s Bay with a coasteering session with Absolute Adventures. More to follow!

Wetherby School Brass Band

Via the excellent tour company Sweet Chariot, we are delighted to be welcoming over the Wetherby School Brass Band in May next year. They will be performing at Jersey Zoo and Liberation Square, and also exploring the island with an exciting North Coast speedboat tour with Jersey Seafaris and also Aerial Trekking at Valley Adventures.Continue reading “Wetherby School Brass Band”

Lancashire Youth Jazz Orchestra

Looking forward to welcoming over the Lancashire Youth Jazz Orchestra this April. They are collaborating with an ensemble of senior wind players from the Jersey Academy of Music, and will be performing a Jazz Night at Chateau Vermont, an open-air bandstand performance at Liberation Square, an evening performance as part of Georgetown Methodist Church’s ‘ThursdayContinue reading “Lancashire Youth Jazz Orchestra”