Pocklington School Newsletter Lent Term 2020 | Page 4

Talent in abundance at House Music Festival
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This year’s House Music Festival delighted
audiences with a varied repertoire performed
with gusto and expertise by our extremely
talented pupils.
The Sixth Form-led festival gives pupils the
chance to select, direct and perform their own
music to a highly expectant audience over two
nights. Pupils from across the school work
together as a House to present an instrumental
item, a choral, a bonus item and a finale.
Highlights – and there were many – included
Hutton’s rendition of Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B.
Goode;” Dolman’s “Set me as a Seal” by Bruce
Tippette; Gruggen’s “Ain’t No Mountain High
Enough,” originally recorded by Marvin Gaye
and Tammi Terrell, and Wilberforce’s “Bring Him
Home” from Les Misérables.
Packed audiences were swept along by the fun
of seeing the stage packed with students
singing,
dancing,
delivering
confident
performances – and enjoying themselves, too! A
clear demonstration of how hard work really
does bring results.
Wilberforce retained the House Music trophy
and best individual item went to Hutton for their
performance of “Johnny B. Goode.” An
impressive 237 pupils participated in the festival,
which was ably judged by visiting music teachers
Ian Seddon and Dave Hughes.
Photos by Mr James McDowell
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