MUSIC FESTIVAL

The annual St Benedict’s Music Festival concluded with the Finalists’ Concert on Friday 3rd March, with brilliant performances from the winners of each heat. It was adjudicated by Rosie Whitfield, Head of Junior Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Twenty-three musicians – from Form 3 to Upper 6th – gave fantastic instrumental and vocal performances, having won the Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Heats throughout the week. (Adjudicators had heard a record-breaking 260 performances!)

The standard in this year’s Finalists’ concert was higher than ever, giving the adjudicator a formidable challenge. Ms Whitfield congratulated all performers and gave each one valuable feedback.

The Festival’s winning ensembles performed during the interval in the new Atrium.

WINNERS

Flohouse Cup

George Majcherczyk-Olczak (L5; Voice): On Mighty Pens – J Haydn

Senior Section Cup

Ned Watts (L6; Cello): Kol Nidrei Op 47 – Max Bruch

Intermediate Section Cup

Rory Johnston (L5; Saxophone): Concerto (1st Movement) – Ronald Binge

Junior Section Cup

Frank Williams (Form 3): Rage over a lost penny – L van Beethoven

Winning House

BARLOW

DANCE SHOW 2023: ‘DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES’

Over 140 St Benedict’s dancers, from Pre-Prep to the Sixth Form, performed in a dazzling dance show on 16th and 17th March.

With thanks to Ruth Kestenbaum and Christopher Aguilar for producing such an excellent show.