An Evening of Musical Excellence at the Sixth Form Showcase

On Thursday 8 October, RGS Worcester Sixth Form students took to the stage in Perrins Hall for the annual Sixth Form Showcase, presenting an impressive evening of Music featuring instrumental solos, vocal performances and student-led ensembles.

The concert brought together a varied programme spanning Classical Music, Jazz, Musical Theatre and contemporary Pop, highlighting the breadth of musical talent and versatility within the Sixth Form.

The evening opened with Rachel performing Celestial Spirals on harp, followed by a vocal duet from Becca and Emily. Instrumental performances featured throughout the first half, including Heidi on flute, Alex on bassoon, Denis on violin and Callum on guitar. Piano performances from Barney, Thomas and Jai added further variety, while Arthur and Sihan joined forces for a performance of Sarasate’s Malagueña, followed by Sihan’s solo interpretation of Lecuona’s work of the same name.

Contemporary Music and Musical Theatre were also well represented, with Abigail performing Gracie Abrams’ The Knife, Nell and Emily presenting Careless Whisper and Eli delivering Big Spender from Sweet Charity.

Following the interval, Ozzy opened the second half with Ravel’s Ondine, before further performances showcased the range of musical styles enjoyed by RGS students. Highlights included Larissa and Heidi performing Jar of Hearts, Verity and Emilia singing Hallelujah and Barney sharing his own composition, The Brook. Daisy performed Lizzy McAlpine’s Spring into Summerville, while Ridhima brought energy to the programme with Gloria Gaynor’s I Will Survive.

The evening concluded with student band Trident, featuring Will, Ollie and Callum, performing Dire Straits’ Sultans of Swing, bringing the Showcase to a lively close.

The concert was a wonderful celebration of the confidence, creativity and musical ability of RGS Sixth Form students, reflecting the many opportunities available to perform and develop their talents at the School.

Congratulations to all students involved for an excellent evening of Music and thank you to the Music Department and staff for their continued support and dedication.

Mr J Conway, Director of Music