Music
Senior Carol Service 2009
The School hall looked transformed for the Carol service this year as we enjoyed the ambience of a candle lit room and a Crib Centre piece. The evening was beautiful and a Spiritual atmosphere was prevalent throughout. The Choirs sang beautifully and we heard, amongst many other pieces, a rousing rendition of ‘O Holy Night’ from the Gospel Choir, The haunting ‘Coventry Carol’ from the Chamber Choir and the very moving ‘Shepherds Farewell’ from the St Catherine’s Singers.
The Orchestra led the congregation very well in the carols. It was a treat for us to have Miriam Wilford in Year 9 accompanying us on her harp this year. The readers read their thought provoking pieces with expression and clarity. A wonderful evening was had by all. Thank you to all those girls who took part in some way.
Ms H Boyes
Head of Music
Autumn Concert 2009
We all enjoyed listening to the Chamber Choir, Gospel Choir, St Catherine’s Singers, orchestra and various soloists. We are now looking forward to Christmas and the girls are giving a number of performances in the local community over the next month.
Miss H Boyes
Head of Music
Summer Concert
An enjoyable evening was had by all at the Summer Concert 2009. Despite the heat (most programmes doubled up as fans!) the girls performed brilliantly. The St Catherine’s Singers made their debut and gave an impressive and mature rendition of ‘Steal Away’ and ‘Ghana Alleluia’. The Year 8 Stomp composition was excellent and we are grateful to Mrs Saddler for the guest appearance of ‘the saucepan’ which featured in much in the piece!
The singing from all Choirs was superb and the enthusiasm and commitment of the girls was very evident. The Orchestra really enjoyed playing ‘The Pirates of the Caribbean’ but much to our disappointment Johnny Depp didn’t make an appearance! The staff showed themselves up again with their Abba medley; they are irrepressible! The evening finished with a very moving rendition of ‘Les Miserables’ by the joint Choirs.
I would like to thank all the girls, the singers and instrumentalists for their hard work, sharing their talents with us and for making the evening a success. I look forward to seeing them in rehearsals and working together for the upcoming Autumn concert.
Miss Boyes
Head of Music
Westminster Cathedral
For many people, going to a Carol Service marks the beginning of the Christmas season. At St Catherine’s, staff and pupils were involved in preparing for and participating in as many as four Carol Services in December.
On December 5th, The Catholic Children’s Society held its Carol Service in Westminster Cathedral. This is a delightful occasion, aimed specifically at children, and including a real donkey in the re-telling of the Christmas story. This year, due to limited space in the Cathedral because of restoration work, they had to have two Carol Services on the same day. Year 6 travelled up to the Cathedral and joined the choir for the afternoon service, accompanied by Mrs Bailey and Mrs Williams.
Ms M Ryan
Head of Religious Studies
