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THE MUSICAL YEARtaken aback by the length of the song in progress as I arrivedbut I was so keen to suss out who the various characterswere, what they were wearing and how the numbers werebeing staged that it was some while before I realized thatTHERE WAS NO DIALOGUE.After the initial shock, rehearsals with the soloists werea pleasure as they flung themselves into learning andperfecting their parts. Working with the chorus was moredifficult as personnel seemed to change weekly, and therewere the inevitable absences to contend with. NickZampariello and Harry Hickson became multi-part men:“Oh, so and so’s not here—you cover that Nick”, “Nowyou’re Bamatbois, Harry—now move to the other side ofthe stage and be the labourer”, “Yes, I know you’re theforeman as well, you’ll just have to change places and singto yourself—for continuity, you know!”Eventually, progress was made and a full cast wasachieved. As this was a bit of a special production, Mrs Payneorganized the hire of costumes (insurance value £10,000!)for the main characters, in addition to clothing arrays of oldpeople, beggars, factory workers, lovely ladies and revoltingstudents. Special sound and lighting effects and an overenthusiasticsmoke machine all contributed to the spectacle.All the main characters were superb and everyone, includingthe students in the orchestra, played their part in ensuringthree evenings of riveting entertainment. My sincere thanksto everyone involved, not the least to Mrs Price who putharrowing family circumstances aside to produce yet another“best yet” show.BELLAN AND THE LOWER SCHOOLThe 600 event for the summer term was aimed at theyounger members. We were fortunate to be able to use musicand lyrics from Oswald—King, co-written by Mr DavidFairfax, grandfather to Luke Martin in the Senior School.Mrs Woollam and I were extremely appreciative of all theadvice and assistance we received for Mr Fairfax in stagingHOUSE MUSIC COMPETITION—adjudicators: Mrs Davies and Mrs RichardsOSWALD HOUSECaptains Tristan Hartey, Charlotte Eve and Elliot DykeChoir Lullaby of Broadway (Harry Warren)SPOONER HOUSECaptains Tanny Gliksman, Lauren Lloyd-Jones andHelen LimbreyChoir I Get Around (The Beach Boys)BURNABY HOUSECaptains Alice Parker, Emily Middleton, JJ Crawfordand Luke BrosterChoir With a Little Help from my Friends (The Beatles)DONNE HOUSECaptains Tom Gonzalez and Lara WhiteChoir We are the Champions (Queen)ENSEMBLESOswald Taylor (Jack Johnson): Harry Hickson (vocals),Josh Austin (guitar), Jonathan Molesworth(drums), Kristina Kingolts (guitar)DonneJosh Simmonds (electric guitar), AlistairTalbot (cornet)James Bond Theme: George Read (sax),Charlie Underhill (sax), Jessica Smith (sax),Paige Baker (brass)JUNIOR SOLOISTSOswald The Entertainer (Joplin arr D Carr Glover):Richard Christie (piano)Spooner Lucy Whitthread (voice)Burnaby Maria (Leonard Bernstein): Cameron Biles-Liddell (Cornet)Donne Colours of the Wind (Menken): Paige Baker(voice)INTERMEDIATE SOLOISTSOswald Allegro from Suite in G Minor (JS Bach): AnnieKeogh (saxophone)Spooner Can I Kick It?: Alice Redmond (drums)Burnaby Aria (Bozza): Tom Niblock (saxophone)Donne The Unexpected Song (Andrew Lloyd Webber):Biba Gonzalez (voice)SpoonerBurnabyCrazy (Gnarls Barkley): Tanny Gliksman(voice), Brooke Simons-Akwah (electricguitar), Charlotte Dade (flute), Matt Dundon(drums)The Circle of Life (Elton John and Tim Rice):Emily Middleton and Alice Parker (vocals),Vicky Booth (piano), Alun Morris (percussion)SENIOR SOLOISTSOswald Empty Chairs, Empty Tables (Boublil andSchönberg): Tristan Hartey (vocal)Spooner The Carnival of Venice (Arban): Ed Wadon(cello)Burnaby Drum Improvisation: Alun Morris (drums)Donne Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Gluck): KatieHughes (flute)72 – The Oswestrian
THE MUSICAL YEARLaura Bell Williams, Danielle Jones and Kristina Kingoltsour pupils competed against each other for the new Gullaward, with Tom Niblock clinching the trophy together witha bursary of £100 presented by the Oswestry and BorderCounties Advertizer. Many congratulations and thank you toall who gave up their time this weekend to represent theschool both in competition and in performance. I amextremely proud of you allFinally, many may not be aware that five of our pupils,in conjunction with students from Chetham’s and the YehudiMenuhin School of Music, put on a concert during half termto raise funds for the Orthopaedic Hospital. I would like topay tribute to all the pupils who took part in any of theevents of this momentous year—and we’re not done yet!SJ Morristhis workshop production. The pupils from years 3 and 4(Bellan) and the Lower School enjoyed learning about thehistory behind the story of Oswald and his demise on theMaes-y-llan. There was some spirited singing andinstrumental playing on the day.There was a real danger of the final musical event of theyear being something of an anti-climax but the summermusic concert proved to be anything but. There was a happymix of new and seasoned performers, some drawn from thesuccessful house music competition at the beginning of theweek, some from the instrumental groups that rehearsethroughout the year. It was an opportunity to enjoy somegood-quality ensemble playing as well as the numerous soloitems. Lower School choir were on particularly good formwith the Lullaby of Broadway and We’re Having a Heatwave(except we weren’t, of course).YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVALMention should also be made of our successes at theOswestry Youth Music Festival, not the least that three ofTom Niblock receives his prize from the town mayor Mr KeableLES MISÉRABLES—PRODUCTION AND BANDMusical DirectorProducerVocal CoachCostumesLightingSoundBackstage ManagerSet PaintingMrs S MorrisMrs A PriceMr Toby WilsonMrs A Payne, Mrs M Hart,Mrs K Lentink,Mrs G Gore BrowneDr M Phillips, LaurenLloyd-Jones, Norrie BrownHarrison Chidlow,Jamie GrahamMiss R Shaw with Luke Broster,Helen Limbrey, EmmaChapman, Anna ShpilmanLauren Lloyd-Jones, HelenLimbrey, Alice ParkerSetSet ConstructionMake-upTickets, ProgrammeTrumpet 1Trumpet 2TromboneViolinCelloKeyboardReedsKeyboard ContinuoPercussionMrs W Hickson, Mrs M PriceMr F Rowson and teamMrs C Eve, Mrs D Edwards,Mrs A BoundMrs F DaviesAlister TalbotThomas RoseMr M ParryMandy KwanEdward WadonMrs V BatyMrs S Bromley, Mr R JohnsonMrs S MorrisMatt DundonThe Oswestrian – 73
Page 1: LES MISÉRABLESevening. The choice
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