Our first solo platform of the Academic year sees pupils in solo performance from all levels of the school. Admission is free and all are welcome!
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Our Chamber choir has been invited to sing evensong at the Queens’ College in Oxford. Do join us for this reflective service in one of the iconic chapels of the university. Admission is free.
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We are delighted to announce that we will be giving a concert in the sublime setting of the Holywell Music Room in Oxford. Thought to be the first custom built concert hall in Europe, pupils will give an evening concert of solo and chamber music. Booking is required for this concert, but admission is free. All are most welcome to hear and see some of the most experienced and talented musicians in the pupil body at Abingdon.
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In a new addition to the Music Calendar, join us for an evening of solo performances given by pupils in the Lower School. There will be a range of instruments and genres on show as our 1st and 2nd years reveal their musical talent and prowess. Admission is free but please do book a ticket.
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OA Guy Cutting returns to Abingdon to give an evening recital of English song entitled ‘Whither must I wander?’ Guy Cutting is recognised internationally for his compelling performances and refined musicianship, with a particular reputation in the music of J.S. Bach. Equally at home on the recital stage, Guy has collaborated with a number of the world’s foremost ensembles and vocal directors. Further information can be found here. This is an evening not to be missed as one of the most prominent OA musicians returns to Abingdon to deliver an evening of wonderful musicianship accompanied by George Ireland.
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On Remembrance Sunday, the Chapel choir will give a performance of Faure’s iconic Requiem. The first half will feature a number of choral items and chamber music including music by Grieg, Rachmaninov and Wood. Set in the wonderful setting of Dorchester Abbey, all are most welcome to join us as we commemorate those lost in conflict on Remembrance Sunday.
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On Remembrance Sunday, the Chapel choir will give a performance of Faure’s iconic Requiem. The first half will feature a number of choral items and chamber music including music by Grieg, Rachmaninov and Wood. Set in the wonderful setting of Dorchester Abbey, all are most welcome to join us as we commemorate those lost in conflict on Remembrance Sunday.
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Our fourth masterclass for the term sees Julian Hellaby provide an inspired workshop for our pianists. With a varied career as a teacher, educator, solo and ensemble performer, Julian has a broad musical background with a varied and experienced pedagogical focus. Further details can be found on his website: https://julianhellaby.com/ This masterclass is kindly sponsored by the Abingdon School Music Society.
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Our concerto concert returns as we are delighted to welcome Mark Nixon to adjudicate our Concerto Competition Concert. Mark is currently Head of Keyboard at King’s College School, Wimbledon and teaches at the Junior Academy of Music. Pupils will perform an array of solo concerto movements, accompanied by piano, in preparation for possible performance in March in our Concerto Concert. All are most welcome to join us!
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Our final masterclass of the term sees the visit of internationally acclaimed clarinettist Andrew Marriner visit Abingdon to give a masterclass to our clarinet pupils. As one of the leading instrumentalists of his generation, Andrew was Principal Clarinet of the LSO for 34 years whilst also maintaining an international solo career. Heralding from a musical family, highlights of Andrew’s career include many performances over the years with his father, Sir Neville Marriner, both as soloist and a member of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Further details can be found on his website: http://www.andrewmarrinerclarinet.com/ This is certainly a masterclass not to be missed!
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The Abingdon School Choral Society will perform Verdi’s iconic Requiem supported by a series of acclaimed soloists.
We are delighted to be joined by an experienced quartet of soloists with international operatic and concert experience. Eleanor Pennell-Briggs (Soprano) , Bethan Langford (Mezzo) , Dan Norman (Tenor) and Daniel Tate (Bass) will sing these solo roles.
With an orchestra of professional musicians and pupils, the Adult choral society and pupils will join together to deliver this work of epic proportions, often dubbed ‘an opera in disguise’.
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Do join us for the first of two Christmas Concerts taking place in the Amey Theatre. Tonight’s concert will focus on a lighter programme of music as the First Year Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Big Band and other smaller ensembles showcase their musical talents.
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Our final concert of term sees our orchestras take to the stage to perform. The Chamber Orchestra, Sinfonia, Sinfonietta and Symphony Orchestra will all perform their term’s work. With music by Mozart, Strauss, and Grieg, there is something for all whilst the Symphony Orchestra will perform Dvorak’s immense 9th Symphony. Do join us for a wonderful evening of music making to round off the term’s musical activities.
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