The final school concert of the year is always a big occasion, and the Music Department were determined that this year should be no exception. Broadcast on Zoom, the concert attracted audience members from as far afield as Cornwall, with excited families crowding around screens with refreshments in hand, ready to enjoy the results of a term of Zoom music-making.
With the Year 8s unable to produce their end-of-year show, Oliver!, they instead took part in online singing rehearsals through the term, eventually filming the songs which were then put together by the music department. The result was a wonderful selection of uplifting tunes, which hopefully went some way to relieving the disappointment of not putting on the show.
The school’s instrumentalists were also out in force. Impressive solo performances came from Isabelle Aston (flute), Charlie Allday (piano), Fin Sutcliffe (Euphonium), Jemima Whitehead (violin), Daisy Timberlake (voice), and Elliott Hill (drums), whilst over seventy musicians recorded their parts for a performance of Siyahamba. The Orchestra also impressed with a performance of Lord of the Dance, all recorded individually at home.
70-strong Virtual Orchestra record Siyahamba
Whilst we look forward to when we can make music together again, we are so pleased that Lockdown has not diminished our pupils’ enthusiasm and dedication to music, and everyone deserves a huge 'pat on the back’ for their efforts this term. Well done all!
