On Wednesday 4th March, pupils taking A level Music exams performed their recital pieces in front of an audience at Fishmongers’ Hall.

The A level Recital Evening celebrates pupils’ talent, dedication and hard work. Each performance is recorded and submitted to the exam board, contributing 35% of the final A level grade. Pupils are assessed on the ambition of their programme, as well as their technical control, expressive control and overall performance quality.

Performers included Naomi H-S, Zinnia-Claire B and Seb C (voice), Henry J (saxophone) and Will H (drum kit). Each demonstrated impressive commitment to their music making and gave outstanding performances.

Elsewhere in the department, GCSE and IB music pupils have also been actively developing and sharing their performance work. On Friday, during Music & Munch, they had the opportunity to showcase their skills and technical ability.

Congratulations to Samuel B for his performance of Prelude in C Minor by Rachmaninoff and to Sophie J for singing Hopelessly Devoted to You by John Farrar. Other highlights included a duet of Skye Boat Song by Meg O and Jemima A, Edie C performing Light of Sothis on saxophone, Emma F-B playing Dedication by Schumann on viola, music scholar Mia W singing In His Eyes by Frank Wildhorn, and Hennie D and Olivia E performing I Know Him So Well by Benny Andersson.