arts
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September 2013
ARTS
In another first, art and academic scholars
came together for an unusual workshop,
which began with the growing of some
crystals in the lab that were then used for
an installation. It produced some thought-
provoking work.
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Firsts for the Art Department
The first ever scholars and exhibitioners’ art show at the end of last term provided an excellent
opportunity for visitors to see the vast range of talent that there is in the department.
The chance to look at students’
sketchbooks gave viewers a deeper
understanding of the finished works at the
annual GCSE and A2 art exhibition, held
at the end of May just before the students
departed for their exam leave.
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A Gift for the
Music Department
Thanks to the generosity of the
Screech family, Professor Michael
Screech and OAs Matthew (1978),
Timothy (1980) and Toby (1981),
the School has acquired a fine-
quality virginal. Made in 1960 by
Alec Hodsdon, the virginal will make
a valuable addition to the School’s
chamber music making.
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Musical Farewells
At the orchestral concert on 3 May several leavers gave farewell performances –
counter-tenor Lewis Spring, violinist Humphrey Thompson, cellists Jacopo Blumberg
and Joe Ereaut, and the leader of the orchestra Ian Chan who wore traditional Chinese
costume for a performance of
The Butterfly Lovers
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The year’s musical finale, Jazz on a
Summer’s Night, featured not only our
own Big Band and jazz ensembles
but for the first time those from
Abingdon Prep and from St Helen’s
too. Highlights included some fine
barbershop singing, a performance by
the award-wining Frank Jazz and two
Frank Sinatra songs by the amazing
jazz pianist Henry Binning and his fellow
leaver Toby Marlow.
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