{"id":94440,"date":"2022-03-18T16:00:33","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T16:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theabbey.co.uk\/?p=94440"},"modified":"2022-06-06T08:10:18","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T07:10:18","slug":"spring-serenade-ensembles-concert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theabbey.co.uk\/spring-serenade-ensembles-concert\/","title":{"rendered":"SPRING SERENADE – Ensembles Concert"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row unlock_row_content=”yes” row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”5″ top_padding=”3″ bottom_padding=”1″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_single_image media=”94441″ media_width_percent=”80″ alignment=”center” uncode_shortcode_id=”211831″][vc_custom_heading auto_text=”yes” text_color=”accent” text_height=””]This is a custom heading element.[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”108593″]On Wednesday 9 March, the Hardcastle Hall was filled with the glorious sounds of an array of our instrumental ensembles. All ensembles rehearse weekly and this was a perfect opportunity to hear the results of many hours of dedicated practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Saxophone Ensemble started proceedings with a toe-tapping rendition of the theme from \u2018Good Omens\u2019 followed by the lilting waltz from Shostakovich\u2019s Jazz Suite 2, performed by the Junior Flute Ensemble.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Over the course of this academic year, the Music department have actively promoted student leadership and almost half of the ensembles performing were organised, rehearsed and led by students from Upper III through to the sixth form with the first of these being the Thornton String Quartet with their assured performance of \u2018Fast Lane\u2019 by Peter Martin. Another student-led trio, the Troika Ensemble, led the audience in three memorable Irish dances and this was followed by an exquisite performance by the Guitar Ensemble during which you could have heard a pin drop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The music of Shostakovich made a return to the programme with dazzling performances from two of our Upper V music scholars, both violinists. Next to showcase their talent was a first for The Abbey; a rock band with members from across the school community playing an instrumental version of \u2018Come as you are\u2019 by Nirvana. The communication and musicianship shared by the next violin duo in their stunning performance of Handel\u2019s Passacaglia was just incredible, leaving many in the audience in complete awe. The Senior Flute Ensemble dazzled with their realisation of Kuhlau\u2019s Allegro followed by the Clarinet Ensemble\u2019s eloquent performance of Vivaldi\u2019s concerto. The Rao String Quartet made Tchaikovsky\u2019s beautiful melodies sing in \u2018Chanson Triste\u2019 and we were then treated to an uplifting rendition of \u2018Can you feel the love tonight\u2019 given by the Wind Ensemble.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The final student-led ensemble, and the first to be formed; the Berlioz Ensemble gave an inspiring performance of the Largo and Allegro from Telemann\u2019s Sonata in A minor. The finale was presented by the String Orchestra and their decisive, energetic delivery of the \u2018Legend of Deadman\u2019s Cove\u2019.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Huge thanks and appreciation go to all the students who participated in this wonderful event. A date for your diary is Thursday 12 May when the Summer Serenade will feature more of our wonderful ensembles as well as showcasing the Concert Band and Symphony Orchestra.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″][uncode_share layout=”multiple” separator=”yes” title=”Share”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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