Remembrance Sunday – Moving Music
Woodwind and Brass musicians, together with percussionists, from across the school came together as a Wind Band to play for our annual Remembrance Sunday Service. This is always a highly moving event, and the Wind Band plays an integral part. Many new musicians joined the ensemble this year; many others have played for several years. The band played a specially composed 鈥楶relude for Remembrance鈥�, which features the Last Post melody alongside military themes, as well as Holst鈥檚 March from First Suite, the hymn tune O God, Our Help In Ages Past, and the National Anthem. The Band played with great commitment and dedication, fully suited to the atmosphere demanded by the occasion. This year, the 鈥楲ast Post鈥� and 鈥楻eveille鈥� were performed by Ethan T.
Following the Service, our sacred choirs, JETS, ETS and Chamber Choir performed their annual 鈥楻ecital of Reflection and Contemplation鈥�. The recital, held in the Wilberforce Hall continued the tradition of a short, emotional performance where powerful texts are chosen to further commemorate the day. As always, the choirs gave polished performances of beautiful pieces which included old and modern settings of well-known texts associated with Remembrance Day. The occasion brought together our sacred choral family; pupils in Year 6 to Upper 6th working together and blending in harmony. Parents, Old 91福利社ians and staff were moved by the recital and congratulations must go to all of the singers for their continued dedication to their role in providing excellent music for whole-school occasions such as Remembrance.
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