Spring Concert

Commonweal Spring Concert

Commonweal School was alive with the sound of music when they staged their annual Spring Concert. Over a hundred Commonweal students took part in choirs, concert bands, duos and solo performance, complimented by sixty pupils from feeder schools Lethbridge and Robert Le Kyng schools. For the primary schools who performed this was a great opportunity to aid their transition process into secondary school with many of them starting at Commonweal in September.

“It was an absolutely fantastic evening which the mayoress and I thoroughly enjoyed. There is a wealth of musical and performing talent here in Swindon and I am sure that it is likely to be the case for many years to come with the very talented musicians and singers that we watched perform. I think Commonweal School really live up to its badging as a Performing Arts College and has clearly managed to foster the enjoyment of music amongst its students as well as developing their expertise and providing opportunities for performance both in school and in the wider community. On behalf of the borough of Swindon congratulations to all of the performers involved including of course guests from Lethbridge and Robert Le Kyng school and Swindon Big Band. It was a fantastic concert and thanks must be given to the music dept, Mrs Sutcliffe, Miss Clements and Nick Weaver for the work they have put in to the concert. I think that the borough of Swindon can really be proud of the standard of the performances that was enjoyed by all.” Michael Barnes, Mayor of Swindon

“The music evening at Commonweal, was a most enjoyable and entertaining way to spend a spring evening.

The musical talent that was on show was incredible and spread across the whole school and not just year 10 or 11. It was also very encouraging to see students from the cluster schools taking part in an enthusiastic manner. We look forward to seeing some of those students in future productions at Commonweal. I am sure we will see a fair few Commonweal students on bigger stages in the not too distant future.

May I also thank all of the back room staff, sound and lighting as their marvellous efforts made the whole evening go smoothly and professionally.

Once again thank you very much.” Paul Clarke school governor

There were some stunning performances including Lauren Humphries who sang ‘I Don’t Know How To Love Him’, from the hit musical Jesus Christ Super Star. Lauren was the winner of the vocalist category in the schools recent music competition and also starred along side Bonny Langford as her daughter Scarlet in the TV programme Hotel Babylon. Jon Keating and Joely Woolford performed ‘Suddenly Seymour’ from Little Shop of Horrors which the school will be staging as their annual production in July.

“I am so proud of our students who have given a 110% to make the evening a stunning success. There hard work and commitment to clubs where we rehearse our work has really paid off. Each year just gets better and better as they progress through the year groups,” Commented Alison Sutcliffe, Head of Music at Commonweal.

“Just to say how much I enjoyed last night's concert. Thank you for giving our pupils the opportunity to be part of it. Keep up the good work,” Ray Norman, Headteacher at Lethbridge school.

“The concert was good fun, I perform a lot in school and do charity concerts with my violin teacher. I am grade two and am taking my grade three soon. Performing is enjoyable,” said Sophie Clarke age 13