This piece was created to underscore a fight scene for the stage between two gangs, hence the use of electronic sounds as well as orchestral ones.
Wait For It
One orchestra. Fifty instruments. And two hundred eyes staring at nervous pupil Sam, as he anxiously waits for his cue. Will he bring the house down with his performance or will nerves get the better of him?
Performed by Ruh Robertson
New Kid
When the new kid in town starts school, his classmates are quick to pass judgement based on external appearances. But judging a book by its cover could be a dangerous thing…
Chippy…Alex Savine
Georgina…Poppy Thody
Oliver…Ruh Robertson
Emma…Victoria Amura
Directed by…Francesca Amura
Environmental Podcast: Tackling Waste
How can schools – and society – reduce the amount of waste they generate? Joining the discussion are: Nancy Bevan, Joseph Eyers, Ciera Kenison and Jack Phillips.
DWS Audio: One Year On
This week DWS Audio celebrates its first birthday. In the last year we have produced and posted a wide range of original stories, plays and music featuring the talents of numerous young people in the Darrick Wood community…and beyond. We would like to thank everyone that has contributed to the blog and look forward to more exciting initiatives in the year ahead.
In 2019 DWS Audio will be launching its own YouTube channel along with a weekly school-based serial drama. In addition, to celebrate one year of DWS Audio, we are posting the first of a series of podcasts exploring issues relevant to the lives of young people.
Thank you for your support over the last twelve months. Don’t forget to subscribe. And keep listening!
Suburban Tales: Big Fat Spoilt Cat
Ever wondered what your pets really think about you? Or what the birds actually say to one another? Suburban Tales looks at life from the perspective of the birds and animals that inhabit our towns and cities. And some of them are not unlike us…
Teenager Cath loves her tabby cat. Her cat is the only one who truly understands her, right?
But if only Cath could hear exactly what her moggie is thinking…
Cat…Katy Walter
Cath…Ruby Robinson
Suburban Tales: The Forgotten
Ever wondered what your pets really think about you? Or what the birds actually say to one another? Suburban Tales looks at life from the perspective of the birds and animals that inhabit our towns and cities.
Pets just want to be loved. Pure and simple. But what happens when their owners stop loving them?
Was it something they did?
Dog…Tom Cridland
Cat…Maisy Tomblin
Rabbit…Dascha Vladimirova
Budgie…Katie Blair
Goldfish…Sam Chapman
Snake…Saul Rowe
Jeuel Stiling: TP
Sleeve notes: This piece originally made as an accompaniment for a solo trombone performance. The high-hat pattern, in the chorus, was inspired by ‘Work’ by Rihanna featuring Drake.
Jude Neanor: Simple Things
Simple Things was written to be the theme to a romantic film. I tried to experiment more with this piece, pushing myself to use more complex harmonies and voicing, as well as to write for a solo instrument (in this case the flute and later the clarinet) and accompaniment. Simple Things uses a simple melody (hence the name) and is designed to reflect the peaceful and loving nature of a simple relationship.
The Clown
A short story by Josh Sargant. Read by Alex Savine.
Somewhere in the woods there lurks a killer clown…