Family and friends packed into a very full Drama Studio last Thursday evening\u00a0for the first ever Autumn Jazz Festival to listen to music by the Williamwood Big Band, the Senior Choir, a jazz combo and soloists.\u00a0 The Big Band played pieces such as Tequila and Georgia On My Mind, the choir sang numbers including Haven\u2019t Met You Yet and Wonderful World with a lively performance of Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy by a group of senior pupils. \u00a0\u00a0The jazz combo produced a high standard of musicianship playing numbers such as Green Onions and Autumn Leaves.\u00a0 Solos came from Stephanie Boyce and Eilidh Ratcliffe although many of the ensemble items featured soloists.<\/p>\n
The event proved a great success and we look forward to developing it further next year.<\/p>\n
Thank you to all who supported.\u00a0 Photographs\u00a0can be viewed\u00a0on the gallery page.<\/p>\n
“Thank you for an amazing night!”<\/p>\n
“There is an unbelievable amount of talent in the music department.”<\/p>\n
“Jazz isn’t\u00a0my thing but I really enjoyed the evening.”<\/p>\n
“Can’t wait\u00a0for next year.\u00a0 My toes were tapping all night!”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Family and friends packed into a very full Drama Studio last Thursday evening\u00a0for the first ever Autumn Jazz Festival to listen to music by the Williamwood Big Band, the Senior Choir, a jazz combo and soloists.\u00a0 The Big Band played pieces such as Tequila and Georgia On My Mind, the choir sang numbers including Haven\u2019t … Continue reading Jazz Success<\/span>