Musical fusion prevailed at the Faculty Fusion Fundraiser concert on Wednesday night.
The music faculty entertained an 120 strong audience with an array of musical genres and instrumentation. The night began with instrumental music performed by Mr Ehab Ibrahim on cello and Mrs Alison Hobbins on piano presenting classical pieces filled with virtuosic solos, emotive melodies and fiery endings. Mr Byron Mark presented his own compositions on piano, then cajon and handpan playing a mixed flavour of classical and flamenco fusion. Mrs Elizabeth Ford sang, played the piano and delighted audiences with her beautiful rendition of 'The Special Two', 'What a beautiful name' sang in Japanese and English and 'You've got a friend' accompanied on vocals with intertwining harmonies by her daughter. Mr Luke Robinson skillfully played the guitar and used his looper to be a one man band singing classic tunes such as 'Dreams' and his very own composition 'Into your arms'. The special guest of the night was the College's very own deputy head Mr David Butler who surprised everyone by taking to the stage and singing 'Shimmer'. The night was closed with the whole team performing the finale song 'Walking in Memphis'.
Thank you to all those in the College community who came and supported the night and enabled us to raise funds for musical equipment for the upcoming Japan Music Tour.
Mr Byron Mark
Director of Ensembles