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Autumn Concert Spectacular OAKHAM SCHOOL RECENTLY hosted its first major music concert since the pandemic, giving local people, parents and staff a fantastic performance in its Chapel and saw pupils put on a spectacular evening of music. Three major ensembles rose to the occasion brilliantly, with the performances starting with the Concert Band who played with great commitment and vigour. Opening with spirited performances of Erickson’s Toccata and Vaughan Williams’ March: Seventeen come Sunday, they went on to play a medley of Eric Clapton songs that embraced a combination of rock grooves and lyrical melodies. The Chamber Choir then came to the platform to introduce the French theme of the remainder of the programme. After imitating instrumentalists in the Renaissance dance, Tourdion, they excelled in the lyrical choral music of Saint-Saëns and Fauré. The second half of the concert was given over to the Symphony Orchestra, who tackled major French orchestral works with both vigour and skill. The finale of Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony featured a kaleidoscope of colourful orchestral playing, which continued in Bizet’s contrasting suite of incidental music for the play L’Arlésienne.
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Something for everyone INSPIRING A LOVE of learning, Leicester Grammar Junior School is enriching the curriculum through an extensive range of clubs. Pupils can enjoy a wealth of experiences, and this year the variety of clubs on offer is ever more varied. From learning how to play chess to coding robots, journalism to Indian Dance, from yoga to learning the ukulele; there’s something for everyone!
OAKHAM SCHOOL IS celebrating after three of its netball teams got through to the regional finals following successful matches in the County Championships. The U14 and 1st VII (U19s) teams both secured their places in the regional tournament, which is set to take place in 2022, after being crowned County Champions during their matches. The U16 team finished runners up, meaning they’ll also be playing in the regionals. In other news, Lauren Nicholls, director of netball, has joined Superleague netball team Wasps from Loughborough Lightning. Lauren, who joined Oakham in September 2017, has represented Loughborough Lightning in the Netball Superleague for nine years, reaching the Grand Final twice and winning the Final in 2021. She said: ’I have enjoyed nine incredible seasons with Loughborough Lightning and winning the Superleague title this year was a dream come true. I am now looking forward to a new challenge with Wasps.’ Oakham School is also now an U15 Academy Hub for young netball players in the Superleague Netball Club, Loughborough Lightning.
December 2021 / theactivemag.com
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