On Tuesday 2^nd July we had our Music Department Summer Concert at Henry Beaufort, and what a wonderful evening it was! The concert got off to a fabulous start with a very entertaining performance of The Acrobat by J. A Greenwood performed by David on Trombone and accompanied by Bernice on Piano. The audience were then treated to a very dramatic and aptly humorous rendition of Meet The Plastics from Mean Girls the Musical performed by Maddie, Caitlin, Lucas & Isabella. We also had a range of fantastic solos from some of our very brave and accomplished “rising stars”, including Primrose on Trumpet, Harry on Saxophone, Riley and Julia on vocals, Bernice on piano and Freya on flute. These performances ranged from classical to jazz, to rock and pop, and the standard was extremely high in every single one. Year 10 students Roseanna & Lucy sang a beautiful duet, Vienna, by Billy Joel, and Year 8 students Henry & Megan showcased their strong stylish voices in Tears Dry on Their Own by Amy Winehouse. A newly formed rock band starring Amelia, Teddy, Henri & David performed a lovely version of Have you Ever Seen the Rain by Creedance Clearwater Revival, and Mrs Seddon’s Woodwind ensemble played a toe-tapping version of The Pink Panther. We were delighted to welcome the Resonate Choir to the stage to perform Rumour Has It by Adele, and Read All About It by Emeli Sande. With over 50 members in the choir, they really made a beautiful, strong and expressive sound. It has become a custom for our concerts to end with our fabulous Jazz Band. And they did not disappoint! They wowed our audience with their very professional and highly polished performances of Chameleon by Herbie Hancock, The Bump by The Haggis Horns and Cold Duck Time by Eddie Harris. Each piece was played with fantastic energy and pazazz! We are so very proud of all the students who took part – their incredible talent, their confidence and their support for each other really shone through.

Mrs Saunders and Mrs Seddon

Photo of Jazz Band (from Left to right) Ellis, David, William, Matthew, Tim, Harry, Jacob, Louis, and Harper.