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THE BADGER Celebrating 125 Years of The Downs
Creative Arts continued...
Music
On Friday 11th July 2025, Stephanie Ingram and I proudly presented a cheque for £12,000 to the Macmillan Renton Unit at Hereford Hospital.
This donation represents the culmination of a remarkable journey by the Music Department this academic year. What began as a simple idea a year ago, grew into a major event which united current and former pupils, staff, and parents of The Downs Malvern for a Charity Concert in support of the Cancer Unit. We could never have imagined how deeply this idea would resonate with our community.
In March, we staged Matilda Jnr on the 25th and 26th, a spectacular collaboration between Art, Drama and Music that captivated audiences and showcased our pupils’ talent and creativity. Without a doubt, we witnessed some unforgettable performances during these two evenings.
On Wednesday 14th May, 10 young instrumentalists sat 12 ABRSM Music Exams ranging from Grade 1 to Grade 6. Our pupils did extremely well, achieving 7 Distinctions and 5 Merits. Wonderful results and well deserved! In the very same week, 23 singers from Years 6 and 7 joined Malvern College’s Chamber Choir for an Evensong Service, featuring the beautiful Goodall anthem The Lord is My Shepherd, performed in the spectacular chapel at Malvern College, where voices really do sing-out!
On Sunday 1st June, The Memorial Hall at The
Downs Malvern was alive with music. Over 120 singers, including the Senior Choir and talented instrumentalists, gathered for a full day of rehearsals ahead of the evening’s concert. The result - a truly unforgettable performance to a packed audience—and an outstanding £12,000 raised for a vital cause.
However, this event is just one highlight in an exceptional year for the Music Department.
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