The Ernest Read Hall was filled with the joyous sounds of music-making and applause on Wednesday night, as the Music department presented the first live showcase featuring Queenswood musicians in almost two years.

Students of GCSE and A-Level Music enjoyed the incomparable experiencing of performing in front of an audience of peers, parents and staff. The programme was rich and diverse, featuring numbers such as Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back in Black’ and the Charlie Parker jazz standard ‘Billy’s Bounce’ alongside Schubert, Hisaishi, Köhler and classic songs from musical theatre repertoire.

As Mr Dobson remarked in his introductory speech, the return of live music is ‘signifcant not only for the cultural welfare of students but also for their mental well-being. Because music is important. Music matters.’

We couldn’t agree more, and we hope you enjoy the video of highlights. The pupils who performed will have access to a recording of the full concert.