SPIRITS ran high at Churcher’s College Junior School’s summer infant concert.
This concert is a highlight for the school’s younger pupils who eagerly await their chance to perform solo, ensemble and whole class items to a friendly and supportive audience.
The infant choir had been working hard at attempting to sing in two parts and rose to the challenge in a simple round and Polynesian echo song. Ensemble performances were also given by beginner recorder players in Class 1 as well as the more advanced players in Class 2.
Class 1 gave an action-packed performance of Down There Under the Sea and Class 2 took the audience on a voyage to the New World – singing about Columbus’ preparation for voyage and giving a controlled but powerful percussive demonstration of a ship caught in a storm.
The evening closed with all the infants on stage giving an energetic performance of the final action song. The audience was encouraged to join in to give the children something to share and sing about with family and friends at home.
For many, this will be the start of a long involvement with the school’s music department, which encourages and supports an ethos of music for everyone and enabling children to find the pleasure and confidence in performing to an audience.