Hosted by Midhurst Rother College last Thursday (November 07), the evening kicked off with a performance of introductory number "Baby one, two ,three”, followed by Midhurst Rother College Orchestra, with a dazzling rendition of "Beauty and the Beast”.
After eleven more performances which included a ‘wall of sound’ provided by the Harting Primary School Brass Band with three numbers, the finale combined all the children with "Sing a Song in Unison” led by Katie Stevens, a music teacher at Easebourne Primary School.
MC for the evening was Rotarian Robert Morrison, who introduced each performance with a celebrity quote reflecting the power of music.
The Rotary Club's President thanks all the youngsters and their music teachers for a real musical treat, as well as the evening's generous sponsors Macdonald Oates, Rotherhill Nurseries,Henry Adams, Cowdray, Hunt Developments, Roger Poat & Partners, and Goodale Mardle. Funds raised by the event are split equally between each of the participating schools, and their music departments.
1. 250 children and parents pile in for Rotary Club's 23rd Music Festival in Midhurst
Concerts like this are a great opportunity for children to sharpen their performance skills. Photo: Midhurst Rotary Club
2. 250 children and parents pile in for Rotary Club's 23rd Music Festival in Midhurst
The festival took place at Midhurst Rother College. Photo: Midhurst Rotary Club
3. 250 children and parents pile in for Rotary Club's 23rd Music Festival in Midhurst
Young musicians practicing their skills. Photo: Midhurst Rotary Club
4. 250 children and parents pile in for Rotary Club's 23rd Music Festival in Midhurst
The Festival featured students from schools across the district. Photo: Midhurst Rotary Club