There were solo performances ranging from Middle Fourth to Upper Sixth, and the evening was rounded off by the College’s Big Band.
The Director of Music, Mr Paul Johnson-Hyde drew attention to the notably high standard this year. He also thanked the trio of staff accompanying the soloists for sharing their expertise with the pupils: Mr Walker (Keys), Mr Osborn (Drums) and Mrs Wilson (Bass).
The programme this year included:
Stormy Weather – Arlen & Koehler
Amber Roberts
Beautiful Love – Victor Young
Shihyun Kim
Love Is A Losing Game – Amy Winehouse
Sophie Pirrie
On Green Dolphin Street – Kaper & Washington
Matthew Jarrett
As Long As He Needs Me – Lionel Bart
Bibi Watkins
Hey Laura – Gregory Porter
Ed Green
Fever – Davenport & Cooley
Sophie Norman
Afternoon in Paris – John Lewis
Stefano Di Rico
Look of Love – Bacharach & David
Ananya Kailasam
You Make Me Feel So Young – Gordon & Myrow
Brandon McGuinness
Yardbird Suite – Charlie Parker
Alex Povey
My Way – Revaux-Francois
Rupert Sheen
Hallelujah I Love Him So – Ray Charles
Bea Digance
Saving All My Love For You – Masser & Goffin
Olivia Gioffredo
That’s Life – Gordon & Kay
Ollie Scott
At Last (as sung by Etta James) – Gordon & Warren
Ellie Vetch
Misty – Erroll Garner
Jayen Navamani
Don’t Know Why (as sung by Norah Jones) – Jesse Harris
Katie Evans
Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky) – Conti, Connors & Robbins
Big Band
Feeling Good –Newley & Bricusse
Big Band with Holly Hewins
