On Thursday 21st November, Chamber Choir, Orchestra, Flute and Cello ensembles performed at Oakhall Church in Caterham on the Hill. Forty excited children with Reindeer antlers were transported via minibuses to the venue to perform for the Cameo club (over 60’s) who meet every other Thursday for tea and cake for an hour from 2.30pm.
The church kindly extended the invite to any grandparents or parents to attend as well. The audience were treated to tea and cakes whilst we performed a varied programme which of course included the customary ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ alongside traditional carols. Our Cello ensemble and flute ensemble performed some Christmas songs beautifully and the Orchestra had fun starting the afternoon off with ‘Wellerman’ . Chamber Choir sang the song they are rehearsing for our Carol Service which is being held on 10th December.
I must extend a big thank you Mrs Budgen for her invaluable support and help with transporting instruments and for her expertise in conducting the orchestra and Cello ensemble. Also to Mrs Baker who came and ‘wowed’ the audience with her flute ensemble.
Oakhall Church were so friendly and welcoming to us and we are extremely grateful to them for all the help and support they gave us in order to be able to perform there. Also for their generous hospitality in providing the most amazing choice of cakes! We are hoping that we will be able to return in the Spring to do another concert and continue to build a relationship with Oakhall.
Thank you to Mr Gear, Mr Marek, Mr Smith and Miss Bechelet for all their help in making the concert happen.
We are so proud of all the children and the music they make. Thank you!
Mrs Debbie Stevens
Head of Music