The Summer Concert was a Triumph

The Summer Concert was a Triumph...

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On Friday evening, the Summer Concert took place in the Hauser & Wirth Recital Hall. The Concert opened with the Orchestra performing Ballet from Debussy’s Petite Suite, followed by the Military Band playing two contrasting pieces Semper Fidelis and Music from Pirates of the Caribbean. Other ensembles both large and small performed including: Piano Trio, Trombone Ensemble, School Choir, Chapel Choir, Chamber Choir, String Ensemble, 4^th Form Band, Wind Quintet, Flute Ensemble, Cello Ensemble and Big Band. Jocelyn (U6^th Form, Wellesley House) performed the mezzo soprano solo in Rutter’s arrangement of Steel Away from the collection ‘Feel the Spirit’ beautifully and with poise. The concert concluded with the Big Band, initially accompanying a vocal solo by Jemima (U6^th Form, Priory House) with Will (U6^th Form, New House) playing a saxophone solo, followed by an outstanding arrangement of Friend Like Me by Angus (U6^th Form, Blackford House).

There were many highlights during the evening, and all the pupils performed brilliantly. It was wonderful to have an enthusiastic audience and to see the pupils thriving and enjoying performances in so many contrasting ensembles.

Well done to all involved on an outstanding Summer Concert!

Ashley Marshfield - Director of Music