Music at Dauntsey’s has continued to excel during the coronavirus pandemic, as two online concerts took place in September and October, featuring GCSE and A-level students.
A wide programme including Mozart, Chopin, Handel, as well as more recent musical theatre numbers, entertained viewers and provided valuable performance experience for the students.
Just before half-term, pupils at the school took part in the heats of the Lower School Music Competition. From 39 performances, eight pupils were invited to compete in the final. The programme included music from Sondheim, McCartney, Mancini, Rebikov, and Duke Ellington with vocal performances and a wide range of instruments including the acoustic guitar, trumpet, clarinet and piano.
The adjudicator for the final competition was Alison Mears, Director of Guildhall Young Artists, who was impressed with the standard of all performances and delighted to see live music.
Savin (pictured) won the competition with his performance of Feuilles D’Autumne by Rebikov on the piano, which won the competition.
Gareth Harris, Director of Music, Dauntsey’s, said: “Our pupils love to sing and play their hearts out and we love to applaud them. Performance is such an important part of learning an instrument and I am pleased to say that we have managed to continue performing under Covid restrictions with some wonderful recitals on-line. The Lower School Music Competition was a particular highlight this term with some outstanding performances from a wide repertoire of musical styles and instruments.
“We can’t wait to be back to performing in more ‘normal’ circumstances, but, meanwhile, we will continue to come up with innovative ways to support the students with their musical endeavours.”
View performances from the competition here.