Determined not to let 2020 pass without an edition of Torchella, we decided to run the Music Festival virtually this year. We were hugely impressed with the enthusiasm and adaptability shown by the students in contributing to this, so much so that we ended up with over an hour and a half’s worth of music broadcast on the final day of term via the school website. You can enjoy it again below!
The challenges of recording bands live resulted in a larger number of solo performances than usual, giving students the opportunity to really showcase their skills – I shouldn’t mention individuals but check out in particular the dance tracks from James Johnson, the sheer speed of Jude Ellacott’s xylophone beaters, and the multi-talented songwriting talent that is Samuel Newman.
Some bands found imaginative ways to play together, be it socially distanced performances outside the Stable Block, or multi-tracking audio and video (see the very impressive Year 11 Jazz Quartet).
A new take on a Music Festival, but a highly enjoyable way to end the school year.
