Musicians to perform for families

Horsham School of Music students will present two outdoor vocal showcases for family members on Saturday.

Vocal teacher Lisa Thomas said she was determined to get students to perform in front of a crowd this year following the disappointment of having to cancel the 2020 showcase due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students who learn face to face – when restrictions allow – have prepared small ensemble and larger group songs as well as solos and duets.

Primary and secondary students will present a one-and-a-half-hour concert, with adult students presenting another concert later in the day.

Mrs Thomas said many of the students had experienced the disappointment of the cancellation of other regional performing arts events. “It will be good for the students to finally show their work, even if only to a much smaller audience of family members,” she said.

Mrs Thomas said thanks to support from her family and Harvest Church, the concerts could be organised quickly following the latest lifting of restrictions on Friday.

Picture: PAUL CARRACHER IN TUNE: Horsham School of Music junior singers, from left, back, Nadia Petering, Kirrily Dandy, Bonnie Grieger and Tiffany Petering; and front, Vincent Brennan, Serena Johns and Zena Williams rehearse for an outdoor vocal showcase on Saturday.