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Music to their ears

07/02/2012




Churcher's Parent's Choir

Less than a year after launching their fund-raising for the Music Studio, Churcher’s College now have a baby grand piano.

During the year funds were raised from collections at school productions and Music Evenings, the sale of sheet music and CDs at the Christmas Fair, the Music Marathon, and most recently at a ‘Parents Perform’ evening.

Funds raised at the concert paid for a robust cover for the piano and an adjustable double piano stool.


"The evening was delightful. We decided on a more informal ambience with chairs clustered round tables with tea lights and nibbles, dimmed lights and a drink included with the ticket,” explains Head of Music Sue Bint.

"Despite having slight concerns when I heard the previous week that only a dozen tickets had been sold, the Studio was packed for the occasion.”



The evening featured a comprehensive assortment of instruments - violins, violas, cello, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, recorders, guitars, voices, and of course, the piano. Items were provided in a variety of styles and from seasoned performers to those who hadn’t played since their school days, all gave charming performances. The evening concluded with a performance given by the Chamber Choir, the first time all members had sung together, after just two rehearsals!