Over one hundred and forty musicians from eleven prep schools joined forces for St John’s Orchestral Play Day.

The pupils rehearsed during the afternoon and then performed a concert in the evening for their parents.  The highlight of the concert was the audience rendition of ‘I vow to thee my country’ accompanied by their sons and daughters. The concert had a ‘Last Night of the Proms’ feel about it with popular classical pieces performed.

The concert was organised by Nicholas Smith who is the Director of Music at St John’s. The orchestra was made up of pupils from Aberdour, Cranmore, Danes Hill, Downsend, Feltonfleet, Hoe Bridge, Homefield, Newland House, The Priory, St Andrew’s and Willington schools.

Mr Smith said: “The standard of musicianship that these boys and girls produced was the best yet. They are a credit to their schools and I was impressed with their focus and determination throughout the entire day. The concert was an excellent celebration of all their endeavours”.