St Benedict’s many ensembles and choirs have been busily practising before, during and after school since term began in September, and were given the opportunity to showcase their talent and musicality in this impressive concert. The programme included a wide range of musical styles and genres to suit all tastes, with beautifully balanced chamber music, virtuosic solo performances, accomplished jazz playing, and vibrant singing.

Programme

Orchestra

How Down from ‘Rodeo’                Aaron Copland

Slavonic Dance in D minor Op 46                        Dvorak

Intermediate Jazz

Eye of the Tiger                   arr. Lopez

Wind Band

Capriccio                   Holst, arr Boyd

Senior Jazz

Less is Mo’                Yellow Jackets

String group

The Ludlows             Horner

Sixth Form Jazz

Strasbourg St Denis                       Hargrove

Guitar Ensemble

Eleanor Rigby                      The Beatles

Girls’ Choir

When I grow up (from Matilda)                 Minchin

I am the gentle light                        Mealor

Henry Rust: Clarinet

Sonata for Clarinet (4^th mvt)                       Lyons

Senior Percussion

Lord of the Dance               Hardiman arr Rechsteiner

Pafties (Close harmony group)

A selection

Big Band

Best of Queen                      arr Berry

Havana Cabello                   arr White

Concert Choir

Sleep on                    Mealor

Hold back the river              arr Bay

Concert Choir and Girls’ Choir (Helena Ramsden, Violin)

Flying Free                Besig