A full house in the Ernest Read Hall was treated to a truly memorable, eclectic and joyful concert on the evening of Thursday 9 March.

Mr Kokkinos (Acting Director of Music) began the evening with a demonstration of the Year 7 string tuition programme, before the orchestra launched into a rousing rendition of Charpentier’s Te Deum (well known to millions as the Eurovision theme).

There were so many varied performances, with many new ensembles giving their debuts – including Miss Gathercole’s Community Choir, the Trio Sonoro and Mr Newport’s Year 7 Music Theatre Club – alongside well-established groups such as Ms Spotswood’s Wind Collective and the Queenswood Singers, conducted by Miss Phillips.

One of the undoubted highlights of the evening was a collaboration between the String Orchestra and some of our DJing students, coached by Mr Norton.

Many congratulations to everyone involved in this very special event, and huge thanks to all the staff who helped to make it possible. You can watch highlights from the performance above, and if you wish to view the entire recording, please contact [email protected].