Cello masterclass In January, 40 children from 4 Prep Schools were invited to Abingdon to take part in a ‘make some noise’ music workshop. Abingdon’s music department spent the day working with the children to improve their techniques, and they then performed a number of select pieces to their parents on the Amey Theatre stage in the afternoon. Encore! 2 March saw the launch of Cabaret - a new event featuring songs, music and commentary, interspersed with a 3 course supper. Big Band, directed by Simon Currie, were front and centre and there was opportunity for a number of singers to perform, whilst smaller chamber music items featured, with music by Tom Poster, Claude Bolling and Astor Piazzolla. In the second half, the Joint Chamber Choir performed alongside some impressive performances from students at St Helen and St Katherine. A night to remember. Life is a cabaret old chum In February, some of our top cellists had the opportunity to perform and participate in a masterclass with Robert Max, principal cellist of the London Chamber Orchestra. Opened by the Middle School ensemble and followed with refined works by individual cellists. All students engaged with the constructive advice finishing the session with ideas for improvement. Mark Stone visits In March, international baritone Mark Stone visited Abingdon to provide a vocal masterclass and recital of Schubert’s famed Winterreise. Each proved a huge help to the development of our singers and an inspiration on how to perform. Everyone was gripped and left wanting more. Make some noise In January, plenty of strong acts auditioned for our annual Rock Concert which took place in March. Students played with great energy encompassing music from Ozzie Osbourne, The Beatles, Guns n Roses and Harry Styles. Rock on! Music Abingdon 17 abingdon.org.uk
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