Head's Newsletter 17 June 2022

OPEN CONCERT SUMMER 2022

The summer term Open Concert, which took place on Tuesday 15 th June, featured not only many excellent solo performances but also ensembles, some which were rehearsed and led most impressively by the student performers themselves. The guitar ensemble opened the concert with an excellent performance of the Beatles ’ Blackbird. The

impressive piano solos performed by Eric Matthew (7JM), Sean (7ASA) and Christian (8AGS) were complemented by Christian ’ s clarinet solo. A highlight of the evening was Tong ’ s (13CD) outstanding performance of Mendelssohn ’ s technically demanding Violin

Concerto first movement, a piece which he will perform with the Junior Trinity - Laban symphony orchestra later this term – a remarkable achievement. The final part of the programme, dedicated to performances of contemporary music, included engaging performances of ‘ Say You Won ’ t

Let Go ’ and Yesterday from Saahil (9MRL) and Suhaas (9MMB) on voice and guitar, as well as Don ’ t Let Go performed by Ryan (7JXE) on drums. The concert concluded with the Rock Band ’ s upbeat renditions of Ruby, Lean on Me and Smells Like Teen Spirit. Two highlights of the evening included the student led and rehearsed ensembles: the Y10 chamber ensemble performing a version of Pachelbel ’ s Canon in D adapted by them for two violins, cello and piano, and the Y8 chamber ensemble performing two of their own arrangements; Tchaikovsky ’ s Theme from Swan Lake and Sibelius ’ s Andante Festivo.