On
Wednesday the 18th of March, both parents, teachers and fellow pupils flocked
to the Burton hall for the ever-popular LES Music School Jazz Night, one of the
most highly-anticipated events of the whole musical calendar. The night
involves not only jazz music from the students, but also a delicious three
course meal for every ticket-holder, courtesy of the Grammar School catering
staff. This year's evening consisted of some of the highest quality playing
from the students, who ranged from some or the youngest to some of the oldest
from all three schools. The two solo pieces were very gladly received by the
audience, with obviously very practiced and well thought-through performances
from not only the soloists themselves, but also the ensembles as well.
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One of the many highlights of the
night, was the Big Band, showcasing some of the best musical talent that the
combined Endowed Schools has to offer, rocking the stage with both amazing
ensemble playing, and also impressive solos from certain gifted individual
students. Not to be confused with the contrasting Little Big Band; a much
smaller and more professional ensemble, both arranged and ran solely by the
students, with little to no help from the music teachers. The 'Cantare', a
medium-sized group of singers from the girls' school from years 8-10, sang a
few various different jazz pieces, successfully lead by Mr. Morris, head of
singing. The Swing band and First Jazz groups showcased some of the new,
upcoming talent of the schools, allowing some of the younger students to get
into and explore different styles of music, such as jazz and blues, and also
general ensemble playing.
