abingdon.org.uk/prep 7 CHRISTMAS CAROLS MUSIC The Middle Section performed their Christmas Concert to a packed APS hall, with wonderful singing and reading from the children, taking us on a journey around the world, and leading us to think about the meaning behind Christmas. Highlights included some outstanding instrument solos form Wilson, Jacob L, Rishi and Felix, a fun performance of Must be Santa from Year 3, and a festive whole section song Sing Up it’s Christmas to round off the evening. At the Senior Section Christmas Concert, held In the atmospheric setting of St Helen’s church in Abingdon, we were entertained by a lovely array of readings, singing and instrumental performances to begin our Christmas countdown. Congratulations to Alex S for starting the concert with a beautifully assured Once in Royal David’s City solo, to Year 6 for their outstanding choir singing about Christingle, and to our soloists, Damon on violin and Charlie on flute, both of whom performed unaccompanied. Thank you also to Daniel who played drum kit in jazz band, accompanied choir, conducted orchestra, and had us all captivated with his moving performance of the first movement of Elgar’s Cello Concerto. JOINT ORCHESTRA - We welcomed some AS musicians to play alongside our APS orchestra for a joint session and sideby-side performance. Ably conducted by our Year 8 student Daniel, the ensemble played a varied programme, including the themes from Chariots of Fire and Jupiter. CONCERT PLATFORMS This term we have enjoyed three well-attended Concert Platforms. Performers included children from Year 2 to Year 8, on an array of instruments, from piano to drum kit, violin to trumpet, and this year, a harp soloist – an APS first! We also invited some Abingdon School (AS) students performing for us, helping to inspire our students in their musical journey. SENIOR CAROL CONCERT
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