Michaelmas Concert – A Showcase of Triumphant and Ambitious Music 

On Tuesday evening, students came together to perform in our annual Michaelmas Concert.  Thank you to everyone who came along and supported the students, and to all those involved in ensuring the concert could take place, in particular our Director of Music Mr Woodley and our Head of Singing Miss Weston, who shares her report of the concert below. 

“What an incredible evening!  The Woodbridge School Michaelmas Concert was a triumphant and ambitious musical showcase of  the immense and diverse talent of our students at Woodbridge School.  

The success of the evening was testament to the students’ hard work in preparation for the evening; the appreciative audience clearly showed their support enthusiastically for every performance and Seckford Theatre was buzzing.  

The varied programme powerfully demonstrated the diversity of music and the spirit of inclusivity fostered here at Woodbridge School. 

The Percussion Ensemble opened the show vibrantly with A Sky Full of Stars – what a great way to start!  Solos from Year 9’s India B (Matilda) and Year 8’s Joseph (Jingle Bell Rock) were wonderful highlights met with a warm reception.  The Big Band delivered a powerful, locked-in rendition of Under Pressure and Rock Band ‘If only’ injected raw energy with Seven Nation Army, promising a strong and exciting future for rock at the School. 

After the interval, the Concert Band earned a worthy cheer by bravely tackling the complex jazz fusion piece Lingers under Mr Woodley’s baton.  Vocalist, Year 11’s Amelia G, delivered an outstanding and mature display of elegance with her beautiful and emotional performance of Lost Without You.   

The rock stage then lit up as ‘T.O.R.C.H’ channelled 90s angst with powerful Nirvana and The Cranberries covers, and Idyll followed with a solid, classic rock take on Come Together.  Mr Shepherd led the Brass Ensemble with his usual style, Fitzroy Street Blues was a particular highlight. 

The evening was flawlessly wrapped up by the Swing Band, their final, seasonal arrangement of All I Want For Christmas was the perfect way to end this menage of music.  

I think it’s safe to say that the concert was a resounding success, affirming the vibrant, enthusiastic state of music and performance at Woodbridge School!