Maurice is developing a samba song for the local schools involved in the 2003 Cowley Road Carnival and is co-ordinating an artist, choreographer and musician to help the children get into gear. "A while back I thought about what we could do at Donnington Middle School because we're closing in the summer. "Having been a music teacher in the past, I thought it would be quite nice to do something artistic, something the kids could enjoy and mark the end of school life here. "We're in a partnership with 14 other schools and have worked closely with each other and are planning for the future. "I thought it would be nice to work together and mark the end of the school life here and the start of what will be.  | | Maurice Dixon, Deputy Head of Donnington Middle School |
"We've got nine schools that are taking part and there will be lots of children involved - we will sing a song and do a dance for three minutes and then join the procession and let the children enjoy the day. "Graeme Surtees, a local drummer and percussion teacher is working with students from Oxford Community School to form a batteria." - Listen to their samba sounds here. "They'll join brass instrument players and lots of children from local schools.  Maurice Dixon worked with local schools to develop a samba song that will be taught to the children in various primary schools.  | | Graham Surtees, Drummer and Percussion Teacher |
"Emily Cooling, a local artist, will work with the students to create costumes and come up with ideas based on a rainbow theme. "And Amanda Bott has been recruited to choreograph samba dance steps for the children and develop a dance routine. "It's quite exciting really!"
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