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The ArtsFest at the end of the school year has
Freedom. Over three years, Ray has written this tribute
been another way of supporting our musicians—
to Martin Luther King and we were fortunate to give its
as well as the concerts (London Jazz Collective,
first performance in the Theatre at the end of April. With
Garden Opera, David Rees-Williams Trio) we have
memorable performances from a varied cast of singers (in
also had workshops with Gwyneth Herbert, Rae
particular Joshua Owolabi), this was a very moving, thought-
Evans and Paul Leonard-Morgan (ow) and wonderful
provoking event and was a particularly poignant way to mark
recitals by Tom Humphreys (ow) and Steph Tress.
the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s assassination.
Thank you to all musicians who have performed this
So, “without music, life would be a mistake” is certainly
year and good luck to Tom Lowe who moves on to take
felt in this part of the college. I hope we have touched
up an organ scholarship at Brasenose College Oxford,
enough staff and students in the college for them to realise
Sabina Virtosu who goes to the Royal College of Music
that it is not just recorded music but also live music that can
and Claire Sledd to the Royal Academy of Music. Their
provide the background to our lives. Thank you to Oliver
inspiration and support over the year has been tremendous
King, Susie Henwood, Jeff Oakes, Hilary Davan Wetton,
as has the support of all music scholars, in particular
Ben Greenslade-Stanton, and to Ros Dunmore and Sandra
Katie Jillings, Dongsu Kim, James Bourne, Rob
Smith in the Music School office. Thank you to the 40
O’Donovan, Poppy Deakin and James McGuire.
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visiting staff and particularly thanks to Chris Warner for all
Finally, there is one small event that took place at
the beginning of the Summer term. Ray Smith, our Head
his help, enthusiasm and performances over the last seven
years. Simon Williamson
of Percussion, wrote a musical called King—the Road to
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t has been another highly successful year for
and all performances were sold out. This was the fare-
the Drama department with our programme of
well performance from our resident Pantomime Dame
events expanding yet further.
William Andrew [T], who is off to Drama School next
The Michaelmas term started with the Talent Show, a
chance for anyone with an interest in the Performance to
get involved. The show featured dancers, singers, musicians
and even a gymnastic display.
year. Michael Blake [Bd] steps up to the challenge of
filling his high heels in the role next year.
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