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while Year 9 student Hannah won Instrumentalist community through music, teamwork and creative
01 House Song of the Year. In the Contemporary category, Upper expression.
02 Evensong at Paul's
03-05 Leavers' recital Sixth students Alex and Sienna were named
Contemporary Instrumentalist and Contemporary
Vocalist respectively. Congratulations to all Evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral
students who took part and contributed to making In March, Camerata, Millfield’s chamber choir,
MMOTY a truly inspiring musical celebration. had the incredible opportunity to perform
choral evensong at the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral
in London. Singing in such a prestigious and
House Song historic venue was a memorable experience for
The annual House Song Competition was a all involved. The repertoire featured Shepherd’s
vibrant celebration of musical talent, with this Preces and Responses, Psalm 85, Murrill’s Evening
year’s theme being the iconic music of Coldplay. Service in E, and Grieg’s Ave Maris Stella, each
Students delivered passionate performances, with chosen to complement the cathedral’s magnificent
an energetic and atmospheric whole school song acoustics–where echoes can last up to 12 seconds.
of Viva La Vida. Abbey and Mill were crowned The performance was a proud and inspiring
Overall House Song winners for their rendition of moment for the choir, continuing Millfield’s
Paradise. The Lakes and Orchards captivated the tradition of singing in some of the UK’s most
audience with their performance of Somebody I renowned places of worship.
Used to Know, winning Best Chamber Choir. Libby
representing Portway, Shapwick and St Anne’s,
was awarded Best Conductor for her impressive
directing skills. The event united the school

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