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A WORD FROM THE HEADMASTER Of all the numerous events that happen at Trinity in the course of a year, the Proms has unquestionably for me become one of the absolute highlights, largely because it is a real family occasion. It is one of the few times that the whole school community of pupils, parents, staff, alumni and Governors, as well as friends and neighbours of the school, all get together to enjoy an evening of music. However, an evening like this is only a success because of the hard work of a small number of people and, on behalf of the school, I would like to thank all those on the TPA and school staff who have worked incredibly hard to put on this terrific event. I very much hope that as you are reading this the sun is shining, (and if it’s not I hope you have an umbrella) and that you are ready to enjoy an evening of excellent entertainment. Thank you for joining us at the Trinity Proms. Headmaster A WARM WELCOME FROM THE TPA “Together enjoying the Trinity community ” Welcome to our final event of the year, the Trinity Proms, an occasion for all members of the Trinity community to celebrate the end of another school year, whilst enjoying some wonderful music and refreshments on a warm (hopefully!) summer’s evening. The Trinity Parents’ Association, aims to co-ordinate and build a thriving social community of parents, students, staff and old boys and girls. Our termly events are priced to be as inclusive as possible and proceeds raised enable us to make donations to our elected charities and the school. This year we are thrilled to have supported three deserving charities, St Christopher’s Hospice, Book Aid International and The Alzheimer’s Society as well as making contributions to the school’s fantastic new learning facility in Wales, ‘The Boetius Centre’. Look out for upcoming events on the website and in our termly newsletters, and save the date for next term’s Ball—details on the back page. Finally, we hope you have a wonderful evening and an enjoyable summer. Lisa Allen TPA Chairman Thank you to the TPA! From Trinity Staff ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENTS OUR SPECIAL GUEST STARS MARC ELLIOTT has a long track record of television appearances, including Lewis, M.I. High, The Invisibles, Midsomer Murders and The Bill, but he will be instantly recognisable to EastEnders and Holby City fans. However, many will be surprised to learn of his theatre pedigree. This includes five years with the Royal Shakespeare Company and appearing as part of the original cast of The History Boys for the Royal National Theatre and its subsequent West End transfer, as well as performing lead roles in the West End musicals, City of Angels and Urinetown. ROSANNA HYLAND trained in classical singing, jazz, tap and ballet at Lasalle College of the Arts in Singapore and the Actors’ Centre in London. She has performed in Sister Act at the London Palladium and Into the Woods. Her West End musical career includes appearances as Princess Fiona in Shrek, Julie Jordan in Carousel, Hope Cladwell in Urinetown, the Musical and most recently Betty Hapschatt in Shock Treatment, the sequel to the Rocky Horror Show. OUR SPECIAL GUEST STARS DERYN EDWARDS sang for several years with the international "a cappella" vocal group, The Swingle Singers, appearing in venues as diverse as Carnegie Hall, Ronnie Scott's and La Scala, Milan. She also has extensive operatic credits for the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Glyndebourne and D'Oyly Carte companies. In recent years, Deryn has been in the West End production of Mamma Mia, the UK tour of Mary Poppins, and has sung on numerous film soundtracks. She is also wellknown for her authorship of several children’s audio books. MARK MEADOWS’ West End credits include Urinetown, Mary Poppins, Betty Blue Eyes and Richard III (with Martin Freeman). He has sung as a soloist for BBC Radio in Pal Joey, On Your Toes, Candide, The Good Companions, Wonderful Town and Company, as well as Friday Night is Music Night. Mark has also sung on numerous film soundtracks, including Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and the Harry Potter series. Acting roles have taken him from Salisbury to Bath to Chichester. He has just played the role of Hubert in King John at Shakespeare’s Globe. TONIGHT’S PROGRAMME 6:00pm 7:00pm Doors open to the sounds of Torrin Williams (guitar) Lois Ashenden (flute) Trinity Close Harmony Group Soprano: Lois Ashenden, Rosanna Goodall, Eleanor Lewis, Alisha Metha, Charlotte Nohavicka, Molly Viggars Alto: Becky Handley, Oscar Lally, Stefan Leadbeater, Matthew O’Keefe Tenor: Seb Blount, James Dugan, Seb Hill, Luke Saint Bass: Leo Benedict, Elliott Fitzgerald, Alex Lee, Dominic O’Donnell Director: Lewis Brito-Babapulle Arrangements: Leo Benedict 7:20pm Trinity Musician of the Year—Sebastian Hill (Trombone) Accompanists: Kieran Crowley & James Dugan 7:35pm Presentation of charity cheques by Headmaster, Mr M J Bishop, & TPA Chair, Mrs L Allen 7:45pm Rachel Ingleton (Oboe) Accompanist: Lewis Brito-Babapulle 8:15pm Old Palace Pans Director: Paul Dowie Conductor: Gareth Hemmings Lighting and sound kindly provided by Richard Merrick [email protected] NB: Any of our guests requiring additional assistance to visit the restrooms should contact the First Aid Tent TONIGHT’S PROGRAMME 8:30pm Our Special Guest Stars—A Tribute to the Great American Musical Soprano Alto Tenor Baritone Rosanna Hyland Deryn Edwards Marc Elliott Mark Meadows 9:10pm Cash Mountain Draw 9:15pm The Trinity Big Band Alto Saxophone: Alex Dugan, Joseph Mackley Tenor Saxophone: Finlay Baker, Pavle Simic Baritone Saxophone: Abigail Pennells Trumpet: Stefan Leadbeater, Harry Lees, Freddie Meyers, Joshua Richardson Trombone: Robert Good, Seb Hill, Krishna Lall, Ola Onabolu, Piano: Tom Hilditch Bass: James Dugan Drums: Elliott Bernard-Cooper, Kieran Crowley Vocalists: Leo Benedict, Becky Handley, Stefan Leadbeater Director: Lewis Brito-Babapulle 10:20pm Fireworks Music to the Dambusters March by Eric Coates Star Spangled Banner National Anthem 10:30pm Home Folks! Please note timings are approximate and acts are subject to change The TPA wish you a wonderful evening and the best of British summers! ALSO STARRING... RACHEL INGLETON started as a Junior Exhibitioner at the Royal College of Music, where she was later awarded a scholarship to study oboe and piano fulltime. Rachel has travelled worldwide directed by soloists such as, Joshua Bell and Murray Perahia, including the Far East and South America. She regularly guests with the Philharmonia, the LPO and the LSO and plays in the West End as a deputy in Les Misérables. Opera highlights include performing on stage in costume in Don Giovanni at Covent Garden and a tour to Japan this September. She teaches at St Paul’s, Alleyns and here at Trinity and has recently recorded the demonstration tracks for the Grade by Grade oboe series for Boosey and Hawkes. WITH... TORRIN WILLIAMS started classical guitar at the age of 7 and joined Junior Guildhall 3 years later, where he’s studied with Mark Ashford, Amanda Cook and now Mark Eden. He achieved distinction in grade 8 classical guitar in 2012 and the same in piano in 2013. He currently performs with National Youth Guitar Ensemble and as leader of London Guitar Circus. LOIS ASHENDEN started playing flute at the age of 5. She studies with Karen Jones from the LPO and the RAM. This year she joined the National Youth Orchestra. She is principal flute of Bromley Youth Concert Band and Symphony Orchestra and Trinity’s Chamber and Symphonic Wind Orchestras. She recently won first prize at the British Harp Chamber Music competition. OUR HOST FOR THE EVENING JOHN SNELLING has returned to his native Surrey after studying in Swansea, Nottingham and London, and working in Wolverhampton, Bogota (yes, the Colombian one) and Norwich. Happily ensconced with his wife and daughter in the semi-rural idyll that is Coulsdon, they are expecting a second child in October. Having spent 12 years as Head of Geography, he is now focusing on his role of Head of Staff Development at Trinity. With roles on stage, hosting talent competitions and appearances on Endemol’s (as yet uncommissioned) ‘Lucky Pluckers’ and ‘So you think you’re smarter than a 10 year old’, it can be hard to tell that he is, in fact, a shy and retiring family man. TRINITY MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR SEBASTIAN HILL started the trombone at the age of ten and now studies with David Whiston. He joined Trinity in 2010 and has played with many bands and orchestras at the school. He has also successfully auditioned for the National Children’s Orchestras and more recently the National Youth Wind Orchestra. He attained distinction in Grade 8 trombone in summer 2014 and is currently working towards his diploma. Seb is also an avid singer and as a member of Trinity Boys’ Choir, he has performed in national operas and prestigious venues in Germany, Poland and the UK. MUSICAL DIRECTOR LEWIS BRITO-BABAPULLE was educated at Trinity School, where he played Bass in Trinity School Big Band. He subsequently read Music at Oxford University as Organ Scholar at St. Peter’s College. He graduated BA, 1st Class, 2004 and M.St., Distinction 2006 and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists. He returned to his Alma Mater in January 2015 as Head of Academic Music having previously taught at Stowe School and St. Benedict’s, Ealing. Lewis has broadcast and recorded as an Organist, Accompanist, Continuo Player and Conductor and has accompanied Choirs at Cathedrals in the UK and abroad. THE TRINITY BIG BAND Trinity Big Band is the senior ensemble of Trinity's thriving Jazz Department which also comprises the Junior Jazz Band, directed by Roy Chilton, and the Almost Big Band, directed by Gillian Plummer. The Band is fortunate to receive individual coaching from trumpeter, Brian Rance, and the Len Phillips Big Band. They returned to Ronnie Scott’s in May and gave a spectacular concert, ably assisted by the Close Harmony Group and the 6th Form Jazz Quartet. Tours have included Spain, Cyprus, Germany, Dubai and South Africa, which helped raise funds for the Sparrow Schools. Headline performances this year have included a performance at the prestigious Solace Annual Dinner in February at the Globe Under Globe on the Southbank. Tonight marks the final performance of our U6th leavers. They are a group of fabulous musicians and we would like to thank them for giving their talent and time over the years: Elliott Bernard-Cooper, James Dugan, Thomas Hilditch, Freddie Meyers, Ola Onabolu and Zoe Wells. OUR GUESTS OLD PALACE PANS With its three orchestras, six choirs, four steel pan groups and various chamber ensembles, Old Palace Music Department aims to encourage the musical talents of all students. Polyphonic sings Evensong monthly in Croydon Minster and in English cathedrals. Its musicians regularly perform abroad; venues include Montserrat Abbey in Barcelona, St Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Cologne Cathedral in the Rhineland and La Madelaine and Eurodisney in Paris. Recent performances include works by Messiaen with the London Mozart Players and Eric Whitacre with the Maggini Quartet; Dvorak’s opera The Jacobin with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, as well as operas at Garsington and Glyndebourne. Director - Paul Dowie has been teaching in Croydon for 25 years and has been working with the Old Palace steel band for 9 years as well as the Croydon Steel Orchestra. Highlights of the band’s performance schedule are the National Panorama Champions of Steel competition and Notting Hill Carnival. In 2010 he was awarded the Ezekiel "Biggs" Yearwood outstanding achievement award from the UK Pan Tuners Guild and the British Association of Steelbands. ADVERTISEMENTS Higgs Butchers 17 Royal Parade, Chislehurst BR7 6NRa Traditional Butchers & suppliers of quality British produce Higgs Butchers has a very close working relationship with all of our suppliers to ensure all meat sold is of the highest quality. Whenever possible we use locally sourced produce. The Higgs sausage is made from our secret family recipe using only the highest quality pork. All sausages are made on our premises. For more information please visit us at www.higgsbutchers.co.uk TRINITY MUSIC DEPARTMENT It’s been another busy year of music-making with an ever-increasing number of pupils playing instruments and singing in choirs. Large ensembles featured in orchestral concerts, the bands entertained at the Christmas Jazz Evening and our guitarists, pianists and drummers all hosted their own events. Highlights have included: Trinity Musician of the Year The quality of this year’s performances was quite exceptional. Congratulations to the winner Sebastian Hill (trombone) with runners up Lois Ashenden (flute) and Torrin Williams (guitar). Stage and Screen The Boys’ Choir has been busy celebrating its 50th anniversary. TV appearances have included the boys singing with Aled Jones in Bradley Walsh’s Christmas Cracker, Gabriel Kuti opened the John Bishop Christmas Show and there were re-runs of The Michael Bublé Christmas Show and Messiah from the Foundling Hospital. They have featured on many film soundtracks such as The Hunger Games: Mockingjay 1, Unbroken and San Andreas. Opera appearances have included Carmen and L’enfant et les sortileges at Glyndebourne, The Queen of Spades and Otello at English National Opera, The Turn of the Screw in Florence, Shellshock in Brussels and a return to Aix-en-Provence with A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Chamber Champions – again! A trio comprising Ross Ah-Weng (violin), Amiri Harewood (cello) and Eliott Richards (piano) maintained our proud tradition of reaching the Pro Corda National Chamber Music Competition for Schools Final and this year they were crowned Chamber Champions. They performed in the Holywell Music Room in Oxford and then at Fairfield in a concert promoted by the London Mozart Players. Orchestra Tour to Canada The orchestra has been preparing for an ambitious and exciting summer tour to Canada, organised by Director of Strings, Cristian Persinaru. Their repertoire includes Beethoven’s 1 st Symphony, Elgar’s Serenade for Strings and Vivaldi’s Concerto in A minor for two violins, the soloists being, Sebastian Blount and James Dugan. The orchestra is thrilled to be playing as part of the Music Niagara Festival and at the Casa Loma and St James’ Cathedral in Toronto. ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENTS: The TPA and Trinity School accept all advertisements in good faith, but cannot accept any responsibility for any shortcomings in the products or services of any advertiser. The TPA and Trinity School do not endorse any service or product advertised. THANK YOU The TPA would like to thank the following people without whose unending support tonight’s event would not have been possible. ******* The Headmaster, Mr Mark Bishop, and all the Trinity staff Mr Robin McKinlay in the Estates Office Mr Rob Brookman in his capacity as TPA School Liaison Mrs Kate Court and all the ladies in the School Office Malawi Tour Boys & Girls as car park attendants & Ian Little in the First Aid Tent The Porters and the Grounds Staff ******* All the TPA Committee Members, Class Reps and helpers The Mobile Coffee Bean company for delicious coffees and teas Mike Morelli, our regular ice cream man TMWA for their licensed bar Higgs Butchers for their gourmet BBQ Frontier Fireworks for the fabulous firework display Marquee Magic for the stage marquee OUR NEXT EVENT