Musical talent showcased at Award Holders Concert

Berkhamsted’s talented Music Award Holders demonstrated their musical prowess during a wonderful evening this week. Our Music Award Holders Concert was an opportunity for our community of pupils, staff and parents to come together to celebrate the vast array of musical talent on display.

This was the first of many concerts and music events scheduled to occur throughout the year. ‘It was great to see the level of support and encouragement that our pupils give to each other’, says Head of Solo Performance Mr B Noithip. ‘We were delighted to welcome friends and family members to this fantastic platform that showcases the dedication and achievement of many of our musicians’.

Performances ranged from Beethoven and Tchaikovsky to 70s rock, musical theatre and film scores. There was a broad variety of instruments on display, including drums, classical guitar, piano, violin, singing and flute – to name a few!

Pupils demonstrated remarkable confidence in performing in front of their peers. It was fantastic to see the talent on display as pupils overcame their nerves to shine brilliantly. For Year 7 pupil Bertie A, this was his first time performing at a Senior School concert, but he wowed the audience with a rocking rendition of Dire Straits’ ‘Sultans of Swing’.

The concert was a great opportunity for pupils of all year groups to come together and celebrate one another’s talent. Mr Noithip explains how concerts like these allow pupils from Year 7 to Year 13 to learn from each other and work together. A rousing performance of ‘Tico Tico’ was played by Year 9 George T on the trumpet and accompanied on the piano by Year 11 Lawrence F, showcasing a great sense of cross-year group collaboration. Accompaniment is a challenging skill for pianists to explore and one that Mr Noithip is keen to get more musicians involved in.

A huge well done to all of our award holders for demonstrating such bravery and talent in their performances. We look forward to a range of forthcoming musical events throughout the year, with Young Musician of the Year Festival approaching in November.