b'CREATIVE SUBJECTSLive Sessions 22 DoorStep Arts February saw South Dartmoorsvoice about the loss peopleYear 12 BTEC Performing Arts first Live Sessions in two yearshave experienced as a resultstudents took to the stage at and we were delighted so manyof Covid-19. Several audienceRoborough Studios in Exeter students performed. It was a nightmembers commented on howUniversity on Saturday 12th showcasing students progress,powerful it was. A Year 7 studentFebruary, as part of a one day creativity and musicianship. Weperformed their first solo, withevent called Devising Discovery.launched the event in January,Years 11 and 12 accompanying when students volunteered tothem. It was a great collaborationThey staged an original piece perform. They then spent timeand achievement for everybodyafter taking part in two choosing their own material andinvolved. workshops led by Jade Campbell rehearsing in practice rooms atfrom DoorStep Arts. The every opportunity. BTEC and GCSE studentsDevising Discovery platform is an performed in various bands andannual event, where students can The evening has always been asolo combinations with music fromshare their work and perform highlight of the year. Studentsmany genres with an amazing Latinalongside other schools and from Years 7 to 12 create aperformance at the drum kit fromtheatre groups. programme of live performance;a Year 10 GCSE musician, which working together, accompanyingsaw most people in the audienceBoth Jade and event leader, Erin one another and also watching aswanting to get up and dance.Walcon, were glowing with part of the audience. One YearThank you to everybody whopraise for our students. Jade said: 9 student performed a beautifulsupported the evening.Their generosity, energy and original piece for piano andMrs Lewis professionalism is outstanding, they have really shone as performers and as individuals today. They have been just a delight to work with. Some of our students also created and performed a movement during the event, to complement a piece written and performed by Syrian refugees about their hopes and dreams. Watching the students give their support and creative ideas so freely made us incredibly proud! Click to discover more Devising Discovery6 01364 652230 South Dartmoor Community College'