Last Wednesday, the annual School Choirs’ Concert took place in the Amey Theatre with a feast of choral music on the programme. In contrast to previous years, the Joint Choral Society, rehearsing on Tuesday evenings, performed Mozart’s iconic Requiem in the second half. This was accompanied by an orchestra of visiting music staff, Abingdon and SHSK students, whilst it was wonderful to invite Ellie Hargreaves (Soprano), Katie Ambrose (Alto), Dan Atkinson (Tenor) and Ben Gilchrist (Bass) to sing the solo passages. The first half featured a performance of Faure’s ‘Cantique de Jean Racine’ before the Chapel choir performed John Rutter’s evocative Requiem. The choir looks forward to their next engagement, evensong at Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford on Monday 12 May.
