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Students star in school musical at Utmarksskolan

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Key Points
  • Sigge and Solvej play Danny and Sandy in school musical.
  • Solvej was a last-minute replacement for the lead role.
  • School emphasizes music education with theory and ensemble.

According to official sources, the main actors have completed the third of five performances with their classmates. Sigge played the role of Danny, and Solvej played Sandy. The performances are for students, school staff, and guardians.

Solvej was originally a substitute for another girl who was supposed to play Sandy and was given a smaller role, but the day before the first performance she learned she would play Sandy, according to Göteborgs stad. In Utmarksskolan's music classes, music is part of the schedule. According to Göteborgs stad, Solvej described the school as having very engaged music teachers and that students learn music in depth, studying music almost like math, with music theory, choir, and ensemble where they play as a band and try different instruments. She also stated that they can play several instruments, at least the most common instruments in a band.

It got a bit stressful because I wasn't prepared to get the lead role. Also, I initially wanted a different play. But I just had to accept the situation.

Sigge, Student actor playing Danny

Sigge was initially attracted by a class trip to Hungary, but later discovered music seriously, according to official sources. He started playing drums and is now a bassist and singer. Sigge has applied to continue with music in high school. According to Göteborgs stad, Sigge described being very grateful he started at the school, having a much greater interest in music now, and wanting to continue with music when he gets older.

All students impressed greatly with singing, music, sound, and lighting, according to official sources. Solvej's father works with music, so she has always had music close to her and has always had an interest in music, which made her thrive at the school, according to Göteborgs stad.

There was another girl who was supposed to play Sandy and I was her substitute. I was actually supposed to have another, smaller role. The day before the first performance I found out that plans had changed and that I would play Sandy. It was very fun.

Solvej, Student actor playing Sandy

A good thing about Utmarksskolan is that we have very engaged music teachers. We are allowed to learn music in depth, we study music almost like you study math. We have music theory, choir, and ensemble where we play as a band and get to try different instruments.

Solvej, Student

Yes exactly, or at least the most common instruments in a band. It's very fun.

Solvej, Student

It's common for people to ask which instrument we play, but here we play all instruments.

Solvej, Student

My dad works with music so I've always had music close to me. I've always had an interest in music, which has made me thrive very well here.

Solvej, Student

Yes, I started playing drums and now I'm a bassist and singer.

Sigge, Student

I am very grateful that I started here. I have a much greater interest in music today and want to continue with music when I get older.

Sigge, Student
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