Musicians and choristers alike performed admirably to a packed house of friends and family.  The Orchestra delighted with a rhythmically driven Pirates of the Caribbean Suite, and Guitar Ensemble paid homage to Ed Sheeran with a rendition of Bad Habits.  String Ensemble continue to thrive under the stewardship of Mrs. French, performing three varied pieces with excellent intonation and articulation. 

It was a great to also welcome Mr. Powell’s newly formed Percussion Ensemble to the event, mastering the delivery of some highly challenging polyrhythms. 

The full Michaelmas Concert Programme was:

• Guitar Ensemble, Bad Habits by Ed Sheeran and Beat It by Michael Jackson
• Brass Band, Winter Wonderland by Felix Bernard and Jingle Bell Rock by James Lord Pierpont
• String Quartet, Minuet from the Royal Fireworks Suite by Handel; Jingle Bells Arranged by Andrew Balent; and Nightflight by I. McKenzie
• Big Band, Ain’t Misbehavin’ by Thomas Waller & Harry Brooks and Fly Me To The Moon by Bart Howard
• Chamber Choir, Sogno di Volare by Christopher Tin and Let Heaven and Nature Sing by Jay Althouse
• Staff Trio, All Star (As An English Madrigal) by Greg Camp arr. N Howe
• NEW Percussion Group, Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? by Mr. J Powell
• Woodwind Ensemble, Hakuna Matata arranged by Michael Story and Sparkle and Shine Arranged by James Jefferson
• Choir, Shoshone Love Song by Roger Emerson and Merry Christmas to Me! by Andy Beck & Brian Fisher
• Orchestra, Final Countdown by Joey Tempest; A Super Disney Time by Richard Sherman & Robert Sherman; and Pirates of the Caribbean Soundtrack Highlights by Klaus Badelt

Congratulations to all those who performed!  A special mention much go to to Director of Music, Miss Hackett for her great strives and enthusiasm to develop OSH Music to such a magnificent force.

The full concert is available to watch on the OSH YouTube channel.