A Night at the Movies

On Wednesday 13 November 2024, the Music department brought cinematic magic to Big School with the Night at the Movies concert. 

Mr Henderson (Director of Music) explained “We wanted the audience to feel the excitement associated with cinema: popcorn, sweets, fizzy drinks, dim lights in the auditorium, bright colourful lighting and smoke effects on stage.” 

The programme featured Disney classics including The Bare Necessities performed by A Capella, and When She Loved Me and You’ve Got a Friend in Me, beautifully sung by the Lower First Form. 

Other highlights included James Bond themes with Skyfall performed by The Blue Shirt Boys and No Time to Die by Big Band. Whitgift Brass added to the excitement with a medley from The Lion King. 

The concert concluded with a heartfelt performance of This Is Me from The Greatest Showman, featuring the Lower First Form, A Capella, and students from Old Palace of John Whitgift School. 

Reflecting on the students’ dedication, Mr Henderson added “The boys worked hard to prepare and present a complex and challenging programme and the praise from a delighted audience suggests this hard work really paid off.” 

A huge thank you to the Music and AV departments for making the evening a success.