Films, Musical and Television concert

Film, Music and Television

Godalming College blew the audience away with their first debut concert this year, showcasing talented musicians who played an assortment of pieces chosen from films, musicals and television programmes. Under brand new lights, these musicians delighted their audience in the Main Hall on the 27^th of November, one audience member declared the performance as “wonderful” and “a huge success, it was very impressive.” Daniel Garel amused the audience as he commented throughout the performance, he also featured in the various musical groups. The Concert Band started the show with ‘The Incredibles’ and later enthralled the audience with the themes from ‘Hawaii Five-O’ and ‘The Pink Panther’ as well as pieces from ‘Gladiator’ and the ‘Lion King’ which featured an impressive solo from Shane Lunn, who also played the trombone. The Concert Band was described as ‘tremendously exciting’ by an audience member. Consisting of a variety of jazz instruments including saxophones, trumpets, drums, and voices as well as bass guitars and a trombone, the Jazz band entertained the audience playing a variety of pieces including one from Snow White and “The Girl From Ipanema” which they also performed at the Woking Music Festival and received encouraging comments. Each piece showcased the talented musicians and also consisted of solos from various performers, including Alex Bignell, Liam Cole and Will English.  Small ensembles also featured in this terrific night of music; including an inspiring and heartfelt performance from Simon and Max, who moved the audience with their rendition of ‘Gethsemane’ from “Jesus Christ Superstar”. Georgie Blake gave a moving performance of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and later featured in “Songbird”, also featuring Jessica Camerilli, Emily Brooks, Sam Darby and Ellie Davies.  One of the most popular acts was the Rock Choir, who received high praise from the audience. The choir blew the audience away with their chosen songs “Lifting me higher” and, of course, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, featuring solos from Rosie Musgrave,  Dea Walker, Becky Macklin and Aidan Service. Charlie Johnson, Alex Bignell and Shane Lunn formed the band which accompanied the choir, who were praised for their talented playing. The evening was a huge success, head of music, Ceilidh Botfield, was said to be ‘very proud’, and it is clear all the performers enjoyed performing immensely – and looking forward to the next one!

Woking Music Festival

Musicians from Godalming College took to the stage in the Woking Music Festival, giving musicians a chance to perform in front of a distinguished adjudicator as well as an audience. The students at Godalming all performed spectacularly, many winning their classes such as Olivia Martin and Lizzie Burke winning their individual classes. Group performances also won prizes; Daniel Garel and Will English won their class with their saxophone duet and Emily Brooks and Jess Camilleri won their class with their duet. The Jazz band also received impressive comments, as did all other participants in the Festival. Well done everyone!

Chamber Choir Competition

In celebration of Christmas, the Godalming College Chamber choir consisting of  20 students from the Sixth form enter 96.4 Eagle radio’s choir competition. The choir, run by Tim, sang an arrangement of the famous carol ‘Away In A Manger’, which can be heard on the Godalming online website.