STMLC's music department has given an opportunity for students aged 11-18, to take part in a 10- week programme called 'Vocalized', run by the Youth Action Alliance (YAA) every Thursday after school from 23rd September - 2nd December 2021. During this period, people who enjoy singing or playing an instrument can take part and either develop their own band or take part in vocal lessons and musical theatre sessions. After the 10 weeks, everyone who has taken part will have the chance to perform at a showcase on 4th December 2021 at Kensington Town Hall. In the musical theatre sessions, we have learnt to work together as a team and build our confidence in our performance skills, whether it is singing, acting or dancing. We are focusing on the musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' and are performing 'You Will Be Found'. We will also be performing’ I Want To Dance With Somebody’ by Whitney Houston. Without the help of our amazing coach, Francesca (from the National Youth Arts Trust- NYAT), we would not have been able to practise the skills we need in order to perform in the upcoming showcase, which the band and the singers have also been practising and preparing themselves for. We are all very excited! Thank you to the Youth Action Alliance for letting us take part in this course and special thanks to our teachers in the music department Mr. McAllister and Mr. Gaudencio for organizing this memorable opportunity for us! Irish Janele Magdalena 10FBA