V I R T U A L C O N C E R T
Autumn 2020

Introduction

We have great pleasure in welcoming you to our Autumn Concert; necessarily distanced, of course, due to COVID restrictions. We have missed the buzz of large ensemble rehearsals and live performance, but are hopeful that some measure of normality can return by the Summer term, vaccines and a reduction in social distancing permitting.

Our students have been extremely proactive in their preparations and we have a varied and interesting selection of repertoire for you to enjoy. Given that our entire co-curricular provision had to be rethought at the start of term, most of the ensembles performing here are doing so for the first time. Our approach has been firmly inclusive; especially in these times, we feel that participation is of greater value than perfection and all our ensembles are open to whoever wishes to join.

We are extremely proud of the students performing here; they have all given up a considerable amount of their time to be involved. Their dedication and commitment have been inspirational and we thank them for embracing the ‘new order’ of things with such verve and enthusiasm.

I would like to thank my colleagues, Mr Johns, Miss Sturge and Miss Shipley for their support and never-ending positivity; also, the wonderful parents who make up the Tiffin Girls’ Music Society (TGMS) committee. Without them, none of this would have been possible and we are deeply grateful for all their efforts.

If you are able to show your support by making a donation to TGMS or becoming a member, that would be much appreciated. By joining their ranks, you're not only helping us on an ongoing basis with your subscription, but you also have the chance to shape the future direction of music at our wonderful school.

Mr Meryon

November 2020

Programme

Part 1

00:00

Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen - Praetorius
The Year 12 A-Level Music class

03:03

Welcome and introduction
Anoushka

03:48

Overture to the Sound of Music
Year 8 Ensemble

08:21

Romance no. 1 op. 94 - Schumann
Jamilya (oboe) - Mr Meryon (piano)

10:52

ABBA medley
Year 8 Choir

20:10

Moment musicaux - Schubert
Year 7 Ensemble

22:46

When I am dead, my dearest - Ivor Gurney
Pippa (soprano) - Miss Sturge (piano)

26:25

Shepherd on the Rock - Schubert
Miss Shipley (soprano) - Mr Meryon (clarinet) - Miss Sturge (piano)

39:38

My Favourite Things
Year 7 Choir

43:21

Prelude and Aragonaise from Carmen Suite no. 1 - Bizet
Staff and students of the Virtual Orchestra

48:04

Fly Me to the Moon - Count Basie
Jazz Band

Part 2

00:00

Fifth Symphony in C minor, 1st movement - Beethoven
Chamber Orchestra

08:46

Violin duet from Sonata in G - Telemann
Chavi and Nayantara (violins)

11:50

Desafinado - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Year 11 Ensemble

14:27

'I feel Pretty' and 'One Hand, One Heart' from West Side Story - Bernstein
6th Form Choir

19:27

Medley from The Sound of Music
Year 9/10 Ensemble

24:16

Sleep - Ivor Gurney
Jess (soprano) - Miss Sturge (piano)

28:06

Divertimento in D major - Mozart
Sinfonia

41:16

'Maria' and 'America' from West Side Story - Bernstein
6th Form Choir

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