SCHOOL CONCERT PROGRAMME Choir: "Good Neighbours"(from Bach's Peasant Cantata). Piano Solos: Impromptu (Schubert) J. Hind Andante(Mendelssohn) .. . . !F. Hagemann Petite Suite (Coleridge-Taylor) D. Pil^e Trebles: The Muse's Son (Schubert) A. Bishop. M. Wood,C. Hemson,G.Cox Choir: The Holy City.(Adams.) Mouth Organ: Three Scottish Tunes Wood Piano Solos: Adagio(from Beethoven's Pathetique Sonata) .. ,. C. Keen Valse in A flat(Chopin) B. Roberts Mouvement Perpetuel(Poulenc) p. Reece Treble Duet: "On Wings of Song"(Mendelssohn) A. Bishop, D. Sievwright Choir: Zulu Warrior. Interval Two Pianos: First Movement of Beethoven's Third Concerto Mr. Quarmby, Mr.Oram Recorders: Greensleeves(Trio in 17th century style) B. Roberts, F. Hagemann,J. Hind Trebles: "Ships of Arcady"(Head) A. Bishop, M. Wood,C. Hemson,G.Cox and H. Morphew Two Pianos: Andante(from Mozart Sonata in D) p. Reece Gipsy Rondo(Haydn) " j. Hind Jamaican Rumba D.Pike (Each with Mr. Quarmby) Choir: Soldiers' Chorus(from Faust). The Instrumentalists gave a polished dispia)r, and the standard of piano pla)^ing has never been so high. It is perhaps invidious to mention individual performers, but we liked the touch and stage composure of Roberts and Reece best. Theformer Is to be congratu lated on the standard achieved after less than two years. Other players showed increasing technical skill, but we would urge one or two not to affect mannerisms; we like a pianist to sit still! The two-piano work was Interesting and displayed very good synchroni sation, with signs of patient rehearsing. Mr. Quarmby's genius presided throughout. The singing of the choir, as we had expected, was of lower standard than of late. There has seldom been so little talent, and not very much enthusiasm. Some of the items were difficult, and the singers are to be congratulated on the efforts made at them. Let us hope that next year's newcomers will bring a return of the best quality. One criticism! What about stage deportment and discipline? Untidy clothes, sloppy standing, fidgeting. These things matter. 290
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