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JC Chalmers Hall was packed wall to wall with boys, parents and invited guests for the annual Music Showcase; a morning when the leading music groups have a chance to share their talents with a large, supportive audience.
The audience was welcomed into the hall by the Pipes and Drums, before the Symphonic Orchestra picked up the strains with two contrasting pieces, ‘Gonna Fly Now’ from the movie ‘Rocky,’ followed by ‘See The Conquering Hero Comes’ by Handel. The orchetra rehearses a variety of pieces throughout the year, from classical to pop. The group comprises beginners playing alongside our more experienced players. This morning, there were three new players who were playing for an audience for the first time!
The Performers’ Choir is a polished group of auditioned singers from Year 6-8 who sing at many events throughout the year. They performed ‘May the Road Rise’ followed by the upbeat ‘Sing.’ A little later, the younger Saint Kentigern Singers took to the stage. This is an ‘all-comers’ choir for boys in Year 4 and above who simply love to sing! This was evident as they performed a medley of Maori songs.
In addition, we heard from the flute and recorder groups as well as the Jazz Band, all giving confident performances before the ever-popular Jazz Band finished on a high with a rousing performance of ‘Thriller’ and ‘Uptown Funk.’
Principal Mr Peter Cassie closed the morning, once again in awe of the level of music being performed by boys who are only 8-14 years old. The music programme has always been strong at the Boys’ School and continues to be so. Mr Cassie gave his thanks to the graduating Year 8 boys who have given so much to the programme, singling out Xavier Edmonds, the Boys’ School Cultural Prefect who has shown great leadership in the music groups this year.
Our thanks to Mrs Janet Grierson, Mrs Georgina Jarvis and our itinerant music teachers for the fantastic work they do with the boys. Well done to all the performers!
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