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Music

Music in the Prep School remained virtual until
mid-January. Fortnightly Zoom lessons alternated
with Firefly assignments in which students were en-
couraged to practise their practical skills at home and
celebrate their achievements by sending in video re-
cordings, which were than shared during our virtual
lessons.

Videos received featured home-made ‘kitchen drum-
kits’ and stylish imitations of the great conductors.
The ‘Winter Concert’ was simulated virtually with the
help of a number of amazing Karaoke performances.

Since the return of live lessons, pupils have made the
most of the opportunity to make live music together.
Weekly Music lessons have focused a great deal on
the joys of class singing, beginning with ‘Love is All
You Need’ for St Valentine’s Day and culminating in
performances of some of the greatest hit songs from
the last seventy years as part of our Queen Elizabeth
Jubilee celebrations. Xylophone ensembles have also
featured strongly as pupils have rediscovered the en-
joyment that can be shared by all as we make music
together.

Mr Shane Porter
Prep School Music Teacher

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