Lent Concert – Mar 2026

The Lent Concert 2026 at Woodbridge School was a masterclass in musical variety, held on Monday 16 March at St Mary’s Church. Thank you to everyone who came along to support our young musicians, and of course to them, for a wonderful evening showcasing their talent, passion and enthusiasm for music. Miss Weston, our Head of Singing, shares more about the evening.

“The evening began with a high-energy set from the Big Band, who performed 12 to 12 and the soulful classic Feeling Good with wonderful solos from Year 8’s Kitty and Year 9’s Henry. This was followed by a sophisticated turn from the Saxophone Ensemble, featuring Year 10’s Alex, Seth, and Year 13’s Isaac, who delivered Ravel’s Pavane pour une infante défunte.

Adding a touch of whimsy to the program, Flutopia – consisting of Year 13’s Sophie, Year 12’s Meda, Year 9’s Esme and Year 11’s Laurynas – led by Liz Alexander, marked an exciting milestone with their first-ever performance as an ensemble, playing the Midsomer Murders Theme by Jim Parker. The vocal talent was equally impressive, with Year 8’s Kitty performing Someone Like You by Bricusse and Wildhorn, while Year 9’s Eleanor gave us Handel’s Let the Bright Seraphim. Year 13’s Isaac also stepped into the spotlight with Buckland’s Song Without Words on tenor saxophone.

The Concert Band showcased their range of repertoire with Jaco Pastorius’s The Chicken and Michael League’s Shofukan. Contemporary music was well-represented by the Year 7 Rock Band ‘If Only’ and Year 7/8 Rock Band, who brought a modern edge with 505 by the Arctic Monkeys, and the infectious Twist and Shout. ‘Idyll’ gave a premier rendition of George’s own composition Let Me Go.

As the evening approached the interval, the Brass Ensemble, led by Paul Shepherd and featuring Year 13’s Angus and Alice, Year 10’s Abigail, Year 12’s Margot, and Year 10’s Milo, performed Grainger’s Shepherd’s Hey and Joplin’s The Entertainer. The final stretch of the program featured the Swing Band, who energised the audience with Flip, Flop and Fly, Moanin’, and a grand conclusion of Coldplay’s Viva La Vida.

A special thanks is extended to the talented young musicians for their dedication and hard work. The School also offers many thanks to the Music teachers for their support and for playing alongside the students throughout the evening.”