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KING EDWARD VI SCHOOL CONCERT WEDNESDAY 15th MARCH 2017 TURNER SIMS, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

WELCOME TO THE SECOND OF THIS TERM’S SPRING CONCERTS FEATURING OUR SENIOR MUSICIANS Once again it has been a busy and exciting spring term for our musicians with a visit to London’s Royal Opera House and St John’s Smith Square for a concert by the London Mozart Players, A-Level Music Recital at Southampton Art Gallery, Evensong at Romsey Abbey, Battle of the Bands, Music Competition, Lower School Spring Concert, conducting workshop with Tom Seligman, vocal workshop with former Kings Singer David Hurley and piano master class with Neil Immelman from the RCM. We are fortunate to have so many excellent musicians at KES and I would like to thank them for all the enthusiasm they bring to rehearsals, they are an amazing team to work with. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the music staff team who make it all happen.

Thank you for your support this evening and throughout the year.

Heather Freemantle Director of Music and Head of Creative Arts

PROGRAMME

Symphony Orchestra

March Slave

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Gabriel’s Oboe

Ennio Morricone

Clarinet Solo

Off to the Nelson Performed by Aelfred Hillman

James Rae

Piano Solo

C# minor Prelude Op. 45 Performed by Maya Garside

Frédéric Chopin

Brass Quintet

Fascinating Rhythm

George Gershwin arr. S Kirrow

Harp Solo

Sonatina No. 6 in D minor: Allegro Disperato Performed by Lara Anderson

Francois-Joseph Naderman

Vocal Solo

O Isis and Osiris from the Magic Flute Performed by Alexander Clothier

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wind Trio

Aubade Movement I & II Performed by Eva Carlyle, Tom Edwards & Aelfred Hillman

Gordon Jacobs

Chamber Choir

Steal Away – American Spiritual

arr. Chilcott

Down to the River to Pray

arr. Lawson

All American Hometown Band Performed by Sophie Wu and Mr Belassie

Walter and Carol Noona

Piano Duet

INTERVAL

Chamber Orchestra

Children of Sanchez

Chuck Mangione arr. Phillips & Dennison

Vocal Solo

Close Every Door Performed by Oliver Schofield

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Guitar Trio

The Sultans of Swing Performed by Henry Gwilliam, Patrick Keith & Sam Thompson

Dire Straits arr. the players

Vocal Solo

As Long as He Needs Me Performed by Niamh Phelan

Lionel Bart

Chamber Orchestra

American Patrol

Glenn Miller arr. Jérôme Naulais

Piano Solo

Ballade Performed by Joe Arthur

Frédéric Chopin

Big Band

I Can’t Stop Loving You

Don Gibson arr. Quincy Jones

Monday’s Child

Lennie Niehaus

Red Clay

Freddie Hubbard arr. Mark Taylor

Chamber Orchestra

Pirates of the Caribbean

Klaus Badelt

Big Band and Orchestra

La Mer Soloist: Guy Ripper

Trent & Lasry

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Directed by Mrs Freemantle

Violin I Maya Garside Ben Atherton Natalya Evans Iman Elsheikh Jessica Holt Alice Booth Yuqing Chen Alexander Clothier Violin II Alla Garside Eve Henley Henry Tsang Tusca Alavi Elizabeth Lotery Rosalind Dye Himani Arora Viola Kelvin Xie Hannah Edwards Pierre Forster

Cello Sophie Khakoo Alex Zhou Emer Cullen Sue Leonard Bass Alice Ridley Barnaby Saer Harp Lara Anderson Flute Tom Edwards Eva Carlyle Oboe Linus Etchingham Will Booth

Clarinet Kieran Bassi Aelfred Hillman Stacey Barnett Trumpet Mhairi Carson Eleanor MacLeod Ben Millar James Mitchell Horn Thomas Salmon Alex Liu Trombone Guy Ripper Erik Hillman Tuba Christopher Lotery

Saxophone Jordan Abbott Ben Carter Arev Melikyan Daisy Porter Guitar Richard Brown Piano Zak Milner Drum Kit Joe Winter Percussion Oliver Tait George Budden Timpani Carl Wikeley

Directed by Ms Anderson

Violin I William Atherton Hamish Morley Harry Radford

Flute II Alice Dean Phoebe Moriarty-Palios Carol Naoum

Violin II Saniya Belgi Khalid Elsheikh Jeremy Hill Zayna Salib Anoushka Umranikar Emily Wall Madeleine Wright

Oboe Matthew Titcombe

Violin III/Viola Ankit Nambiar Cello Nathan Hastings Double Bass Rosie Dyer-Slade Flute I Joshua Lam Maya Chakraborty

Clarinet I Patrick Lotery Indie Chungh Kai Gawne-Cain Clarinet II Sophia Bassi Robert Dye Emily Smith Tenor Saxophone Daisy Porter Bassoon Thomas Moisan Trumpet I Jackson Taylor

Chamber Orchestra players join Symphony Orchestra as guest players at this evening’s performance.

Trumpet II James Tall French Horn Edward Bence Trombone William Tall Robert Evans Percussion Stacey Barnett Will Barker Christopher Evans Carl Wikeley

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

CHAMBER CHOIR

Directed by Ms Anderson

Soprano Himani Arora Indie Chungh Madeleine Duffin Rachel Jacob Ruth Kilgannon Charlie Lisle Lena Mills Luka Peart Sophie Roe Holly Smart Evie Wateridge

Alto Mhairi Carson Eleanor Dunlop Megan Dunlop Iman Elsheikh Niamh Phelan Phoebe Willoughby Hannington Stacey Barnett

Tenor Angus Armstrong Jake Berry Oliver Schofield Bethan Self

Bass Richard Brown Charlie Callaghan Tom Edwards Christopher Evans Mateus Janaway Dominik Reynolds Guy Ripper Caleb Venable Joe Winter

BIG BAND

Directed by Mr Carrasco

Clarinet Patrick Lotery Alto Saxophone I Jordan Abbott Kieran Bassi Alto Saxophone II Ben Carter Tenor Saxophone I Daisy Porter Claudia Tam Tenor Saxophone II Cecilia Laverty Aelfred Hillman Baritone Saxophone Sebastian Sheath

Trombone Ben Atherton Erik Hillman Christopher Lotery Trumpet Mhairi Carson Eleanor MacLeod Ollie Martin Jackson Taylor Piano Zak Milner Guitar Richard Brown Bass Guitar Sam Thompson Drums Joe Winter

BRASS QUINTET Directed by Mrs Freemantle

Mhairi Carson Thomas Salmon Ben Millar (Neil Doherty) Guy Ripper Christopher Lotery

WIND TRIO

Directed by Ms Anderson

Eva Carlyle Tom Edwards Aelfred Hillman

Sixth Form Music Captain Guy Ripper Upper School Music Captain Sam Thompson Lower School Music Captain Carol Naoum King Edward VI Music Scholars and Exhibitioners Angus Armstrong Maya Chakraborty Linus Etchingham Aelfred Hillman Arev Melikyan Barnaby Saer Thomas Salmon Sophie Wu Chant Music Scholarship Mhairi Carson Maya Garside Guy Ripper JRTA String Award Alice Booth Yuqing Chen Eleanor Dunlop Alla Garside Kelvin Xie

Sixth Form Music Award Holders Jordan Abbott Kieran Bassi Tom Edwards Natalya Evans Ellie MacLeod Ben Millar Luka Peart Holly Smart Joe Winter Hall Choral Award Angus Armstrong Jake Berry

Members of National, County and Town Orchestras Lara Anderson – Hampshire County Youth Orchestra Will Booth – Winchester Area Concert Band Maya Chakraborty – Hampshire County Youth Wind Ensemble Madeleine Duffin – Hampshire County Youth Choir, Hampshire County Chamber Choir Benjamin Graf – Southampton Youth Concert Sinfonia Aelfred Hillman – Hampshire Youth Orchestra, Hampshire Chamber Orchestra Erik Hillman – National Youth Children’s Main Orchestra, Royal Academy of Music Junior Academy Alexander Liu – Southampton Wind Band, Southampton Youth Orchestra

INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENTAL SUCCESSES

Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and Guildhall Instrumental Examinations 2016-2017 Grade I Saniya Belgi Ruth Kilgannon Rebekah Davis Daniel Oakley Matthew Simmonds Suheera Ebrahim

Violin Piano Piano Trombone Piano Piano

Pass Pass Merit Merit Merit Distinction

Grade II David Ace Anaise Ansari Jane Bentham Adam Brodzki Archie Callaghan Sasha Thompson Suheera Ebrahim Suheera Ebrahim Katie Powell Olivia Tudor Sophie Braakenburg Theeran Ramanan

Violin Piano Piano Piano Oboe Violin Clarinet Piano Oboe Piano Clarinet Guitar

Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Merit Merit Merit Merit Distinction Distinction

Grade III Finnian Coleman Huw Dunlop Alice Kernick Alasdair King Max Mills Madeleine Wright Alice Thomas Alice Kimmance

Trumpet Piano Flute Saxophone Drums Violin Violin Flute

Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Merit

Grade IV Edward Bence Hannah Black Lucy Kernick James Lesniak Thomas Moisan Ankit Nambiar Katherine Roberts Sebastian Sheath Mukta Srinivasa Ragahavan Georgia Stonadge Emily Wall Eleanor Yonge Tilly Abraham Jeremy Hill Anoushka Umranikar Eleanor Dunlop

Horn Alto Saxophone Clarinet Piano Bassoon Viola Singing Jazz Piano Violin Piano Violin Clarinet Singing Violin Piano Harp

Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Merit Merit Merit Distinction

Grade V Madeleine Duffin Rosalind Dye Madeleine Harris James Lander Elizabeth Lotery Benjamin Moisan William Booth Ethan Celinski Isobel Chapman Alice Dean Charlotte Dunkley Daniel Erwig Benjamin Moisan Claudia Tam

Singing Violin Piano Clarinet Violin Piano Oboe Drums Flute Saxophone Flute Clarinet Clarinet Bassoon

Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Merit Merit Merit Merit Merit Merit Merit Merit

Grade VI Ben Millar Carol Naoum Isabel Richardson William Booth Ned Clarke Mateus Janaway Jessica Lu Emily Procter Alice Dean Phoebe Moriarty-Palios

Trumpet Flute Jazz Saxophone Piano Jazz Saxophone Piano Flute Jazz Clarinet Flute Flute

Pass Pass Pass Merit Merit Merit Merit Merit Distinction Distinction

Grade VII Yuqing Chen James Harden Alexander Liu Patrick Lotery James Mitchell Rebecca Williams Isabelle Woods Megan Dunlop Arev Melikyan Ben Carter Jessica Holmes

Violin Saxophone Horn Clarinet Trumpet Flute Flute Singing Saxophone Jazz Saxophone Singing

Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Merit Merit Distinction Distinction

Grade VIII Alice Booth Michael Armitage Christopher Lotery Claudia Tam Mhairi Carson Aelfred Hillman

Violin Percussion Tuba Flute Trumpet Clarinet

Pass Merit Merit Merit Distinction Distinction

PROGRAMME NOTES

March Slave Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Marche Slave is a patriotic work based upon Serbian and Russian folk melodies, first performed in November 1876. The piece was commissioned for a concert for soldiers wounded whilst fighting against the Ottoman Empire. The piece includes a number of distinct sections, contrasting festive with darker moods. Each section of the orchestra is given the opportunity to come to the fore with the principle melody. The March moves towards an energetic and triumphant conclusion, highlighting more virtuosic playing from the flute and trumpet players.

Gabriel’s Oboe Ennio Morricone The film score to Roland Joffé’s 1986 film The Mission is one of Ennio Morricone’s most widely known works, largely because of this piece, Gabriel’s Oboe. Indeed, the music has come to overshadow the mixed reception of the film itself. The ‘Gabriel’ of the title is an 18th century Jesuit Priest who travels to South American to work with an indigenous tribe under threat by slave traders. The ornamented melodic line in the oboe mirrors elements of Baroque music that would have been familiar to the character, and the simple but effective use of chord inversions in places echoes some progressions from the period. Its uplifting tone is in keeping with the themes of service and sacrifice found in the film.

Off to the Nelson James Rae Off to the Nelson, is the third movement from James Rae’s Southwold Sonatina. This work was commissioned by and is dedicated to the clarinetist Ian Haysted, who gave its first performance on 16th February 2005 at the Center for the Performing Arts, Illinois State University. The work is tonal, melodic, strongly rhythmic and “like Southwold itself, is built along traditional lines.” Each movement depicts one of the composer’s favourite parts of the town.

C# minor Prelude Op. 45 Frédéric Chopin One of Chopin’s less frequently performed works, his Prelude in C# minor, is the twenty-fifth of twentyseven preludes written during his short lifetime. This work was composed in 1841 and dedicated to Princess Czernicheff. It is a highly expressive work, embodying many of the central features of the Romantic period. The work is improvisatory in nature, and could be considered an insight into how many of Chopin’s performances would have sounded: he was a renowned improviser.

Sonatina No. 6 in D minor Allegro Disperato Francois-Joseph Naderman Son of a famous harp maker, François Joseph Naderman became a famous musician after the French Revolution, and his reputation continued to grow under the Consulate, the First Empire and the Restoration of the monarchy. In 1815 he was appointed harpist for the Royal Chapel and court composer to the King, and in 1825 he became the first harp professor at the Conservatoire de Paris.

He soon began touring around Europe as a virtuoso of the harp. He was also a music publisher and a manufacturer of harps, like his father. This piece is No. 6 from Naderman’s Progressive Sonatinas for Harp, Op. 92, of which there are seven.

Fascinating Rhythm George Gershwin arr. S Kirrow Fascinating Rhythm, was written in 1924 and first performed on Broadway the same year in the show Lady be Good. It has been performed by hundreds of artists since, ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to Jamie Cullum, making it one of the most famous songs written by the Gershwin brothers, George (music) and Ira (lyrics). It is worth listening out for how the music reflects the lyrics in its use of syncopation and swing. In the refrain, the rhythm of the melody seems to become deliberately out of sync with the established beat, before working its way back into time.

Aubade Gordon Jacobs This work was originally written for three flutes and string orchestra and was commissioned by the first flautists to perform the work. Aubade was first performed on BBC television in 1958. Gordon Jacob was born in London in 1895 into a musical family. He began composing while at school and his works were performed by his school orchestra. Gordon Jacobs explained his approach to musicmaking, saying ‘I write music first to please myself; if it also pleases others, then that is all to the good’.

O Isis and Osiris From the Magic Flute Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart As act two of Mozart’s The Magic Flute begins, Tamino has been given a series of trials of wisdom to undergo, in order that he be deemed suitable to marry his love Pamina. Sarastro, the high priest who has devised this scheme, then sings this song, invoking the Gods Isis and Osiris to protect the couple as they undergo the ordeal. The authority and wisdom of this character, as well as the gravitas with which we are treat him, are illustrated in the frequent use of the bass register.

Down to the River to pray American Spiritual arr. Chilcott Steal Away arr. Lawson These two traditional spirituals have been beautifully arranged, giving a fresh interpretation. In Steal Away, the melody floats effortlessly over a whispered accompaniment in the other vocal parts which provide a rich harmonic backdrop. As Down to the River to Pray develops, the verse and refrain structure allows for different sections of the choir to take on the melody line in different registers.

All American Hometown Band Walter and Carol Noona This spritely piano duet makes for both entertaining listening and viewing. It is filled with melodies that pay homage to the all-American marching bands. If one were to try and work out which player has the melody in which hand at any given time, the enormous textural variety contained within such a short piece becomes striking. Walter and Carol Noona are established music educators in the US, where they have taught music pedagogy from the early 1970s.

Children of Sanchez Chuck Mangione arr. Philips & Dennison Chuck Mangione is an American Flugelhorn player, trumpeter and composer. Early in his career, he joined Art Blakey’s The Jazz Messengers before playing in other ensembles, including his own quartet and band from the late 60s onwards. His composition Give It All You Got was used as the theme for the 1980 Winter Olympics, and it was just two years earlier that he wrote the film score for the Children of Sanchez, an album which earned him his second Grammy. The film takes place in Mexico, and accordingly the music is filled with South American rhythms.

Close Every Door Andrew Lloyd Webber Close Every Door is the penultimate song in the first act from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Here, Joseph is singing from jail, lamenting his situation, having been wrongly imprisoned for a supposed relationship with Potiphar’s wife. This is one of the most popular songs from the musical, and as the mood changes from despair to hope it is worth listening out for how the music reflects this in transitioning from a minor key, through a major one, before returning to the more downbeat tone.

Guitar trio – The Sultan’s of Swing - Dire Straits arr. by the band The original version of this song opened side two of Dire Straits’ eponymous debut album from 1978, written and composed by band frontman Mark Knopfer. Inspiration for the song came from witnessing a jazz band playing in the corner of a practically deserted pub in South London. After their performance, the lead singer announced that they were the “Sultans of Swing”, and Knopfler found amusement in the juxtaposition of the group’s drab appearance and surroundings and their grandiose name. Here, the song undergoes a fresh arrangement in the guitar trio line-up.

As Long as He Needs Me Lionel Bart Written in 1960 for the musical film Oliver!, As Long as He Needs Me is a torch song sung by the character of Nancy. It is a sentimental song that expresses Nancy’s love for her wrongdoing boyfriend Bill Sikes, despite his maltreatment of her. The song has been performed by several popular singers, including Dame Shirley Bassey, whose version was one of the highest sellers of 1960, staying in the UK charts for 30 weeks.

American Patrol Glenn Miller American Patrol is a popular march written by F.W.Meacham in 1885, incorporating both original musical themes by Meacham and melodies from American patriotic songs of the era, such as, “Columbia, the Gem of the Ocaean.” Jerry Gray arranged this swing version of the march for Glenn Miller’s orchestra in 1941. The ‘patrol’ form was common in the latter part of the 19th century, often intended then to represent a military band approaching, passing, and fading into the distance.

It typically included an introduction played pianissimo, an imitation of bugle calls or drums, then themes played progressively louder until a recapitulation of the first theme. These ideas are picked up in similar ways in the version made famous through Glenn Miller’s orchestra.

Ballade Frédéric Chopin Chopin composed his four ballades between 1831 and 1842 and they are among some of the most challenging pieces in the mainstream piano repertoire. This Ballade was the first, and took four years to complete. The piece has featured in several films, including The Pianist. The ballade as a formal concept was invented by Chopin, influencing the works of Liszt and Brahms, amongst others. In similarity with its usage in English, ballades can be viewed as stories inspired by other stories. Chopin’s music is not, however, programme music, which Chopin disliked. He believed that the music should speak for itself and tell its own story.

I Can’t Stop Loving You Arr. Quincy Jones This wonderfully laid-back shuffle brings an enjoyably different tone to the Don Gibson’s original country single from 1958. This version is Quincy Jones’ arrangement, famously recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their album Hits of the 50’s & 60’s - This Time By Basie. After coming to prominence in the 1950s as a Jazz arranger and conductor, Jones moved on to work prolifically in pop and film scores, making a career that spans six decades. In addition to his record breaking 79 nominations, he won 28 Grammys and picked up a Grammy Legend Award in 1991.

Monday’s Child Lennie Niehaus Monday’s Child is one of many Jazz compositions by the prominent Jazz musician and arranger Lennie Niehaus. This is often used as a competition piece, featuring a wonderful trumpet solo near the beginning. Alongside his work in the Jazz world, Niehaus has been composer for a number of Clint Eastwood’s films including Unforgiven and The Bridges Of Madison County. In 1994 he won an Emmy for his score for the film Lush Life.

Red Clay Freddie Hubbard arr. Mark Taylor Red Clay is a soul/funk-influenced hard bop album recorded in 1970 by American jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. It marked a shift toward the soul-jazz fusion sounds that would dominate his recordings in the later part of the decade. This arrangement effectively reinterprets the original 6-piece ensemble song for a full big band. He played as sideman to many important jazz musicians earlier in his career, such as Ornette Coleman, Art Blakey and John Coltrane.

Pirates of the Caribbean Klaus Badelt The score for Pirates of the Carribean is full of memorable themes and swashbuckling excitement, in perfect keeping with the playful and adventurous mood that pervades the 2003 film. Much of the atmosphere is built up through repeating musical patterns and vast orchestral forces. Part of the catchiness of the main theme is in the contrast of how beats are grouped together; this can be heard in a perceived juxtaposition of compound and duple time - bars that feel in a time signature of 6/8 and those that feel in one of 3/4. Many of these themes have taken on a life of their own in the following film sequels.

La Mer Trent & Lasry Commonly referred known by its English translation – Beyond the Sea – this unexpected hit from 1946 went on to become popular throughout the world as a chanson classic and jazz standard.

La Mer has been sung and recording by numerous prominent artists, most notably Bobby Darin in 1959.

Dancer

Evie Wateridge

Programme Production

Indigo Press (www.indigo-press.com)

Programme Notes

Dr Evans

Front of House

Miss Barnett

Stage Managers

Will Barker, Billy Smith, Sam Thompson

Photography

Mr Blow

Sound Technician

Mr Kotch

Accompanying

Mr Belassie

Visiting Music Teachers

Mrs Andrews Miss Barnett Mr Belassie Mrs Bolton Mr Castle Mr Cleaver Mr Cox Mr Daniels Mr Doherty Dr Evans Mr Goodwin Mr Hanchett Mrs Handy Mrs Kibble

Creative Arts Administrator

Miss Barnett

Music Staff

Mr Kotch Dr Evans Mr Belassie Ms Anderson Mrs Freemantle

Mr Kotch Mr Lamprell Mr Osman Mrs Robson Mrs Salmon Miss Simon Miss Stocker Mrs Tribe Mr Warren Mrs Williams Mr Williams Ms Willsher Miss Wratten Mr Worsfold

Refreshments will be available from the bar in the foyer during the interval. Our thanks to Turner Sims and the Facilities staff for all their support.

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The Music staff would like to thank the Upper Sixth pupils who will be leaving at the end of the year. They have been excellent ambassadors for music in the School, great fun to teach and will be missed by us all. We wish them every success in their future careers.

Ben Atherton Kieran Bassi Jake Berry Richard Brown Charlie Callaghan Megan Dunlop Tom Edwards Iman Elsheikh

Natalya Evans Maya Garside Rachel Jacob Charlie Lisle Eleanor MacLeod Ollie Martin Zak Milner James Mitchell

Niamh Phelan Bethan Self Holly Smart Ollie Tait Claudia Tam Phoebe Willoughby Hannington Joe Winter

Creative Arts Forthcoming Events British Rhythmic Gymnastics Group Seeding Championship 2017 Saturday 18th-Sunday 19th March Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures Dance Workshop Wednesday 22nd March, 7.30pm Dance Trip to Matthew Bourne’s ‘The Red Shoes’, The Mayflower Theatre Wednesday 22nd March, 7.30pm

Creative Arts Cultural Trip to New York Friday 31st March-Wednesday 5th April Grimm Tales: a Third Year production Thursday 25th May, 6.30pm Art Exhibition Monday 19th June, 6.30pm KES Arts Festival Monday 19th-Wednesday 21st June

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