WFEL Fairey and RNCM in Aardman Festive Treat
The WFEL Fairey Band joined forces with students from the Royal Northern College of Music's Brass Department for a special festive film treat. Earlier today they provided the musical accompaniment to two showings of 'Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas' at the RNCM as part of its Christmas Family Day. It tells the story of Christmas Eve at Mossy Bottom Farm — and the hilarious shenanigans of Shaun and his friends as they try to get 'lost sheep' Timmy back home in time for Christmas. The event not only included a screening of the film with the live music accompaniment but also featured workshops and activities, including a Super Mario Sound track event, Circus Skills, Make a Shaun the Sheep Christmas Decoration and even a Strictly Come Christmas Dance Workshop.
RNCM Head of Creative Engagement Fiona Stuart explained, "We're proud to have partnered with the WFEL Fairey Band and Aardman Animation for our annual Family Day. It was a real festive treat for families and supports the RNCM's commitment to staging exciting and innovative new work for audiences." This collaboration follows last year’s partnership between the RNCM and WFEL Fairey Band which saw a live screening of the Academy Award winning short 'Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers' as part of a celebration of its 30th anniversary.
WFEL Fairey Band's James Parkinson, who has been a driving force in bringing brass and plasticine sheep together added: "Aardman and the RNCM have been keen to work with us on this great Christmas project. It's been many months in preparation and thanks to the support of both it was a fantastic event — not once but twice!" The score for 'Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas' was specially transcribed for brass band for this unique tour screening in association with Aardman and Tom Howe.
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