Putney High School

Putney High School - Music Festival

Music to our ears: The Music Festival has proved a fantastic showcase for Putney musicians from both the Junior and Senior department this week.

The annual Lytton House Valentine Music Festival took place over two days.  With over 140 entries from Year 1 up to Year 6, the school was treated to a real feast of music making.

Many orchestral instruments were featured including bassoon, oboe, trumpet and double bass. The girls worked very hard to prepare some stunning performances, both solo, duet and ensemble items. Mr Gregory Wheeler gave encouraging feedback to the girls, in his role as the festival’s adjudicator.

A Sixth Former conducts the House Choir.In the Senior Department, all House Choir Conductors and finalists did fantastically well and contributed to a memorable day of music-making. Highlights were the Advanced Instrumental Solos and the Barbershops, but all the finals were terrific.

Austen House ChoirThis year’s featured composers were Puccini (b1858) and Vaughan Williams (d1958).The adjudicator was Jonathan Leonard – Organist and Director of Music at St Luke’s Church, Chelsea, examiner for both Grade exams and AS/A2 Music, and Cordon Bleu chef! Thanks as usual to Greg Wheeler for his generous sponsorship of the event.

The staff Barbershop ChoirCongratulations to all girls taking part. A full list of winners is available in the school newsletter.

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