On Wedesday 15th October, the Music Department hosted the first Teatime Concert of the academic year, welcoming families and friends for an evening of live music. A much-loved fixture in the AKS calendar, the Teatime Concerts offer a relaxed platform for students to perform, and this year's drew a record number of performers from across the school.
For many younger pupils, it was their first time on stage, while older students used the opportunity to prepare pieces for GCSE, A Level or instrumental exams.
Mr Brown, Music Teacher, explained:
“The teatime concert is an event in which students from across the school can sign up to perform. Usually it's the first chance for some of the younger performers, and for some of the older performers it is an opportunity for them to either practice grade pieces or things they're getting ready for GCSE and A Level.”
This year has also seen a notable influx of talented musicians in Year 7, who have already made a strong impact within ensembles and rehearsals.
Mr Hodder, Music Co-ordinator, added:
“We've had a large influx of musicians in year 7 who are very talented...They've been a great addition to our ensembles and our music department... This teatime concert is the first major concert of the year, which I'll be comparing for the first time.”
Performances
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Harriet F. – Flute, Allegro Moderato
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Darcy E. – Piano, My Heart Will Go On (from Titanic)
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Grace H. – Piano, All of Me
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Logan D.R. – Voice, Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’
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Georgie W. – Voice, Wouldn’t It Be Loverly
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Kathryn S. – Clarinet & Oliver S. – Piano, A Nakht in Gan Eydn
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Hattie W. – Voice, Never Enough
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Maisie F. – Voice, Almost Nearly Perfect
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Austin L. – Cornet, Rondo Olympia
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Henry C. – Guitar, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory
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Faye J. – Flute, Intermezzo
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Harriet F. – Voice, Shiny
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Joshua J. – Trumpet, Your First Hit Single
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Maisie M. – Voice & Ella A. – Piano, Make You Feel My Love
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Rowan H. – Flute, Theme from Berceuse
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Sal A. – Piano, Warm Up
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Arabella C. – Piano, My Funny Valentine
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Esme N. – Voice, Times Are Hard for Dreamers
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Austin L. – Piano, Angry Birds Theme
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Evie C. – Flute, One Hand, One Heart
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Finlay L. – Voice, The Way You Look Tonight
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Hollie C. – Classical Guitar, Pavane Pour Une Infante Défunte
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Maisie F. – Piano, Prelude No. 8
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Finlay L., Maisie M., Jen R. – Voice, A Heart Full of Love
With preparations now underway for both the Carol Service and this year’s new Winter Concert, it’s clear that the students are already setting a high standard for the year ahead.
Save the Dates
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Tuesday 2nd December 2025 – Winter Music Concert, OAKS Hall, AKS Lytham
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Tuesday 16th December 2025 – Carol Service, St Thomas’ Church, St Annes
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Thursday 29th – Saturday 31st January 2026 – Les Misérables: School Edition, Lowther Pavilion Theatre