Category: Music
Music Report, Spring Term 2023
Despite, or because of, it being such a short term, it has proven to be a musical whirlwind of a term with at least two musical events each week. Pupils have been incredibly busy with concerts, competitions, recordings, exams and services whilst keeping on top of their studies. Our twenty dedicated visiting teachers have been…
Music
Music Department Report Autumn 2022 September saw the start of a new academic year which promised a sense of normality with a packed calendar of musical events. However the passing of her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth saw Chapel Choir jolt into action learning music at short notice for Memorial Services. Chapel Choir were then off to…
Bridewell Community Day and Proms 2022
On Saturday 25th June, Bridewell Community Day took place, where the wider King Edward’s community joined together in what was a fun and sociable day. Current KESW and BH pupils and families, staff from both Schools and their families, and all Old Witleians were invited to attend. The Community Day is one of our most…
Finding Mat Finderling
On Sunday 22nd May, families, pupils, and staff joined us for an immersive, theatrical experience exploring the history of King Edward’s. The initial idea was imagined in 2020 by Mrs Caroline Shouksmith, Head of Art. Working closely with Mrs Lynsey Cleaves, Director of Drama, the duo breathed life into the concept and it was truly…
Our modern day production of Twelfth Night
From Sunday 28th – Tuesday 30th November, our new Studio Theatre transformed into Illyria from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night for our school production. The production had a modern day twist, set at a music festival with partying, live music and lots more partying! The play is set at Duke Orsino’s music festival, called “ILLYRIA” complete with…
School Concert to celebrate our pupils’ musical talent
On Friday 26th November, pupils, staff, parents and families from our King Edward’s Witley community, gathered in our Chapel for the School Concert, a celebration of the musical talent in our School. Due to Covid restrictions, the Concert was the first in two years, and it was wonderful to welcome everybody to our Chapel. With…
A spectacular ceremony to welcome new pupils
On Wednesday 13th October, the first Admissions Day for two years took place at Guilford Cathedral. 220 pupils from 1st Year through to Sixth Form were ‘sworn in’ by Mrs Justine Voisin, Treasurer, and Alderman Sir Peter Estlin. The service was conducted by The Venerable Stuart Beake, Archdeacon Emeritus, Honorary Sub Dean, Guildford Cathedral, who…
Music and Art Christmas Competition
As it has not been possible for us to have concerts and carol services with an audience this year, several local schools were invited to take part in our competition to record a Christmas song or carol to onto our Christmas CD, as well as to create a festive picture for the front and back…
Live organ recital from Old Witleian Jozef Gaszka
The Guildford Music Society at GURC was formed in 1992 to make music of a high standard widely available. It is the music society of the Guildford United Reformed Church. Besides engaging well-established artists, the society encourages the many talented young musicians of today and wishes to foster the love of, and interest in, music…
Wakefield Music Scholar raising funds for a Christmas single
3rd Form Wakefield music scholar from Farnham, Cai Thomas, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to record the song ‘Wherever you are’ by Welsh composer Paul Mealor, accompanied by choristers from St Thomas on the Bourne in Farnham. 12 months ago, Cai recorded his first album ‘Seren’ which was nominated both a Classic FM and Scala…
