AKS Cabaret

AKS Cabaret

AKS Cabaret

PUBLISHED 31 March 2023

“Come hear the music play
Life is a cabaret, old chum
Come to the Cabaret…”

Words from eponymous song (Cabaret, Kander & Ebb) expertly sung by Alex W (Year 11) couldn’t be more fitting for a reflection on last night’s stunning concert.

The raft of talent was akin to a professional show, rather than what you’d expect to witness in a school hall. The varied programme included Gabriel’s Theme from The Mission, featuring Edward S (Year 11) on flute, contrasting with Maia C’s (Year 12) rendition of Sweet Child o’Mine on the piano.

The stage presence and personality of each soloist was well beyond their years, with Henry C (Year 8); Kirtika S (Year 10); Harriet A, Hugo F, Anya K, Libby H (Year 11); Maia C (Year 12); and Liberty D, Louis G and Miranda A (Year 13) each giving a knock-out performance. Not only was it wonderful to see the range of musicianship, but also the versatility of those who previously featured in our school production of Chicago earlier this year.

Equally absorbing were the collaborations between students, including Carly and Louis, who performed Writing on the Wall; student band 8:FIFTEEN (Year 11 and 12); in addition to Louis’ effortless jazz classic, Just Good Friends, accompanied by the staff band.

Both the Concert Band and Swing Band got the audience tapping their feet; our Prep School Chamber Choir’s infectious smiles lit up the room; and the evening ended with the Senior Choir singing a Les Miserables Medley, featuring several of the concert’s soloists. The finale included a huge tricolore flag held aloft and swept back and forth by member of the choir, Alex M (Year 13), as the concert came to a close and the audience rose to their feet for a well-deserved standing ovation.

Congratulations to all those who took part in the concert and a special thanks to our talented and dedicated staff team for all their hard work to make a concert of this calibre possible.

AUTHOR: Alex Brown
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