Summer Concert

This week’s annual Summer Concert showcased the outstanding musical talent of students from Years 7 to 10, with some special guest appearances from Year 12 musicians.

The evening began in style with Jazz Workshop, who many will remember from their performances in music assemblies earlier this year. They opened the concert with a selection of lively jazz numbers, setting the tone for an enjoyable evening. The Guitar Ensemble followed with an exciting rendition of the iconic James Bond Theme, alongside several other pieces.

The audience was then treated to impressive performances from the Sax Ensemble, String Orchestra and Junior Choir, each demonstrating the hard work and dedication of our young musicians.

Year 10 GCSE Music students also took to the stage, presenting a varied programme that reflected the breadth of their studies. Performances included energetic African drumming, rock covers by The Strokes and 4 Non Blondes, as well as outstanding solo piano performances featuring music by Ludwig van Beethoven and Frédéric Chopin.

One of the highlights of the evening came from the Year 7 students, who performed music they had been preparing in class on the violin. They brought the concert to a fitting close with a spirited performance of "Shine" by Take That.

Congratulations to all the students who performed so confidently and enthusiastically, and thank you to Mr Elliot, Mr Lynch and Mr Anning, who also entertained the audience as members of the staff band. It was a wonderful celebration of music-making across the school and a fantastic way to round off another successful year.

Writing: Mr Tansley