The Music Department’s annual Spring Concert 2025 was a spectacular evening of live performances, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of The Henry Beaufort School (HB) students. Taking place on Tuesday, 18th March, the event was completely sold out, with a packed audience in The HB Sports Hall enjoying a night of unforgettable music.

The Spring Concert featured a wide range of performances, including orchestra, choir, drum ensembles, rock bands, and solo performances, demonstrating the depth and diversity of musical talent at HB. From powerful drumming rhythms to beautifully harmonised choir pieces and stunning orchestral arrangements, every student played a vital role in creating a truly magical evening.

The audience was treated to an impressive orchestral performance of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart, followed by the thrilling energy of Pirates of the Caribbean. A standout moment was the Japanese Taiko Drum performance, Futari-Uchi, played by the Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 GCSE Classes on drums loaned from Hampshire Music Service, bringing a dynamic and powerful presence to the stage.

Many solo performances added a personal touch to the night, with a heartfelt vocal version of Easy on Me by Adele and a beautifully played clarinet solo, Prelude from The Victorian Kitchen Garden Suite by Paul Reade. The Resonate Choir, now with 100 HB students singing, delivered an emotional and uplifting performance of I’ll Be There by the Jackson 5, while The Arctic Apes, a rock band made up of Year 7 and 8 students, had the crowd cheering with their energetic cover of Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes.

Coco, HB Year 7 student:

“Being part of the choir and singing in front of such a big audience has given me so much confidence and helped me focus more in my music lessons. It’s really fun to do, and I enjoy it a lot. I feel proud to be part of it, it’s quite special. Seeing how much support we had was amazing.”

Ms. E Colebourn, Assistant Headteacher, HB said:

“I am incredibly proud of every student who performed. Their dedication and passion for music was seen in every note played, every song sung and each performance. It was a joy to watch them shine on stage, and the atmosphere in the hall was simply fantastic. A big thank you to the Music department – Mrs. Seddon and Mrs. Saunders for organising such a great evening and fostering the love of music in many of our students.”