Amazing talent at Christmas Concert

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Christmas celebrations got off to a fantastic start on Tuesday 6 December as the annual Christmas Concert at Rydal Penrhos School took place.

The Memorial Hall was filled to capacity as an audience of family, friends and pupils took to their seats for an evening of musical entertainment.

The Junior Chamber Choir accompanied by Miss Hearn and Sian Stanworth on the harps began the concert with an unforgettable version of In the Bleak Mid Winter, which was followed by the Choir and the Junior Vocal Ensemble (JVE), who performed Rise up Shepherd and Foller.

The audience were kept entertained with incredible performances by the Orchestra, a Piano Duet and a Voice solo by Emily Harrison before Valentin Joerss, Max Lenzer and Luke Hellinga sang Gaudete.

The first half drew to a close with the String group performing Carol of the Drum, followed by a performance by the JVE, who then joined the Choir on stage for a rousing rendition of Sheep Sheep.

The Jazz Band took the floor to open the second half with Year 10 pupils, saxophonist Glen Davies and pianist Nicholas Widdowson arranging The Christmas Song into a jazz style. They were followed by excellent performances by the Orchestra and the Wind group.

The evening drew to a close with the rugby boys (and friends) singing Good King Wenceslas, before the whole crowd were on their feet to sing along to O Come all ye Faithful and We wish you a Merry Christmas.

Huge applause filled the Memorial Hall as the pupils took a bow and cheers were heard for Miss Hearn for arranging the evening.

Further pictures from the Christmas Concert can be viewed at www.photoboxgallery.com/rps

A password is needed to access the gallery, please email HSGriffiths@rydal-penrhos.com quoting the Christmas Concert and the password will be sent to you.

Music is an important part of life at the school alongside the strong academic provision, and all pupils are encouraged to participate throughout the year – whether it be playing an instrument, singing or composing pieces for performance. Rydal Penrhos is proud of the fact it encourages musical talent and indeed offers music scholarships and bursary awards for entry into certain year groups.

Find out more about applying for the Scholarship awards or email JMarsden@rydal-penrhos.com