COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS 2023

Monday 11th December at St Margaret's Church. 

With over 160 performers from Years 4-13 we were able to welcome younger pupils from Menston and Burley Oaks Primary Schools. The finale, 'Merry Christmas Everyone', saw the debut performance from the Moorland Learning Trust Combined Choir and was a fitting tribute to the power of collective music-making across all ages!

Alongside traditional carols and readings, our Orchestra, Pop Choir, Close Harmony Vocal Group, Jazz Band (with 2 lead singers: Josh P and Emma C), Drum Stars, Lord of The Strings,  Year 13 Jazz Band, Brass Group, Year 7 and 8 Drama Groups, Year 12 Music Group and several solo and duet items all contributed to make the evening a huge success.

The standard of all performances was outstanding: The Year 7 Brass Group performed an impressive four-part chamber arrangement of Gaudete; Our solo vocalists were incredibly polished and professional but what was most impressive was the sheer number of students sharing a love of music making, performance and acting across all year groups. 

We have had several messages from audience members:

"Firstly I wanted to say a huge thank you to you and the rest of the music faculty for a great concert last night. We thoroughly enjoyed it and got us all in the festive spirit."

"What an amazing evening it was last night, genuinely blown away by our totally talented students.  Thank you to all of you for bringing out the best in our wonderful students."

"It was the best yet. Congratulations to all involved- what incredible talent"

Collection buckets were filled for IGS PTA and Ilkley and Bradford Foodbank. Special thanks must go to the staff at St Margaret's Church for their hospitality and support.