Concert Season in Full Swing for King’s Musicians

The Music Department is in full swing of a series of musical events culminating in the Carol Service on the last day of term. 

Cleobury concert

Last week’s Cleobury concert showcased the talents of the Chamber Choir, Flute Group, and several soloists. The concert featured several debuts, including those by Flo S(LR) and Sam C (L6). The Chamber Choir delivered two contrasting pieces based on the same text, “Like as the hart desireth the waterbrooks.” The first piece was by Renaissance composer Palestrina, while the second was by 20th-century English composer Herbert Howells.

 School Concert 

The senior ensembles had their first performance of the year at the School Concert yesterday. The music ranged from Mozart to Elton John. The School Choir opened the event with two movements from Mozart’s Requiem Mass. The Second Orchestra performed a fun rendition of The Elephant from Saint-Saen’s Carnival of the Animals. The Lower Years Choir presented three contrasting pieces based on the theme of nature. The Chamber Orchestra performed four movements of a concerto grosso by Geminiani. The King’s Swingers entertained the audience with a set of three numbers, followed by performances from the First Orchestra and Wind Band to conclude the concert. More than 100 pupils from all year groups took part in the event, making it an excellent evening of music.