The First Ever Whole Foundation Concert at the Barbican!

"Music is something we can all enjoy and be part of, and it is amazing when we do it all together."

Head Master, Mr Walker, summed up the evening perfectly at the end of what was an incredible Whole Foundation Concert, performed at York Barbican for the first time. What was a huge logistical operation for our wonderful Heads of Music, resulted in a flawless performance on the night. 

The St Peter’s 2-8 choir, directed by Mrs Hayden, opened the concert beautifully. They performed 'One Moment, One People' followed by 'He Lives in You', with great diction and enthusiasm.

This was followed by an arrangement of 'Eleanor Rigby' performed by the 8-13 'Cello ensemble, with soloist Arthur taking on the melody at a high register. The 8-13 Chapel Choir, directed by Mrs Craven, performed Rutter's 'The Heavenly Aeroplane', Quartel's 'Carry the Music' and closed with a gorgeous arrangement of 'Fix You', with the closing line sung as a solo by Lily.

The 8-13 Senior Wind and Brass Ensemble performed 'Thunderbirds', followed by an upbeat performance of 'Mercy, Mercy, Mercy', given by the 8-13 Mini-Jazz Band. This was a hard act to follow, but the Combined Band, made up of pupils from 2-18, really brought the energy with their performance of 'Tequila', a crowd favourite of the night, with plenty of dancing and audience participation from pupils and audience members alike! 

The Girls' and Boys' Barbershops were as quirky as ever, performing arrangements of 'The Rose' and 'Save the Last Dance for Me', with soloists Grace and Kit singing confidently. 

The Clarinet Choir was the largest we have ever had at St Peter's, so it was wonderful to hear them play so well together, followed by the Chamber Choir who performed Weelkes' oldest Madrigal, 'Sing We at Pleasure'.

The highlight of the night was the Combined Choir, directed by Mr Miles-Kingston, singing 'You've Got a Friend in Me'. It was particularly moving to see all pupils come together to perform so well. One member of the audience said it was like seeing, 'one big family come together. It was really emotional!'

Congratulations everyone!

More excitement soon when the 13-18 Chapel Choir will sing Evensong at St Paul's Cathedral on March 6, and the 8-13 Musicians will be performing in Memorial Hall on March 13 for their Festival Themed Concert!