19 abingdon.org.uk On a warm June evening, as the school term drew to a close, staff and students gathered outside Big School for a vibrant musical celebration that embraced everything and anything that isn’t classical. The event featured an impressive lineup of soloists and bands from Abingdon and some of our partnership schools, each showcasing a variety of performances. The talent on display covered everything from The Beatles and Taylor Swift, to original songs by the students. There was certainly something for everyone. The Summer Concert this year took on a clear theme, ‘A Night at the Movies’. As such, each ensemble focused their repertoire on film scores from a variety of memorable and iconic films with some others more off the beaten track. Each piece accompanied extracts from the relevant film projected up onto the big screen in the Amey Theatre. The students have really enjoyed getting stuck into this repertoire this term which was apparent in the many accomplished and exuberant performances we heard during the concert. Well done to all involved. The Summer Concert Anything but classical Harry the Piano In May, Harry the Piano gave a series of masterclasses and workshops followed by a fantastic evening concert. Pupils from the Prep and Senior Schools enjoyed a session on harmony and improvisation, with the opportunity to perform alongside Harry in the afternoon to learn the technique of improvisation. Harry's evening performance was simply awe-inspiring with Anson, Samuel, Thomas and Harrison performing alongside him at the concert. Music Abingdon Maintaining the tradition of hosting a Singers’ Concert each term, our solo vocalists took the stage in the Ingham Room on 20 May. The performance showcased a diverse repertoire, spanning from Handel to Romantic songs, musical theatre and jazz, presented by students from the First Year to the Sixth Form and included a surprise performance from a member of staff. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Singers’ platform
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