Springwood’s May Concert success

Young musicians filled a West Norfolk school with the sounds of spring when they took part in the first May Concert at Springwood High School.

Around 200 pupils were showcasing their accomplishment in the event on May 4, and it went so well that the concert will now be a staple of the King’s Lynn school’s music calendar for future years.

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“The idea was to give the opportunity for some of our younger performers, smaller ensembles and soloists the chance to perform to an audience in a relaxed fashion,” said West Norfolk Academies Trust Director of Music Robin Norman.

“This is an invaluable step in their progress as musicians and really helps build confidence and camaraderie through the joy of music,” he added.

Performers included the Junior Band, Guitar Ensemble, Rock Club and Sax Choir along with the school’s Big Band - one of its more established and well-known  groups which regularly performs at events.

Despite being held on ‘Star Wars’ Day, May 4, there was no musical nod to the films, but Mr Norman said there were some verbal references.

The next public event is a Summer Piano Recital Evening on May 23, featuring schools from across the West Norfolk Academies Trust, of which Springwood is a member. It starts at 6.30pm and tickets are available online via the website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/springwood-high-school-music-department

The annual Community Music Week starts on Monday July 3 and again features schools from across the trust. There will be a premiere of a new youth opera, Birdland, along with rock and pop night with local bands and an evening of vocal celebration with a mass choir of around 300 students.