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To quote from the introduction to their programme: "This all girls choir was set up in 2000 to provide a setting in which pupils could experience choral singing in a 'modern' style. Not only should the aim be to produce high quality singing but also to incorporate elements of choreography into the performance." In their short life this Aberdeen Secondary School Choir has achieved a number of local and national awards, as well as being featured on radio. The music presented was "an eclectic mix of soul, rhythm and blues with the odd bit of pop and show music thrown in."

Again, this programme was a fine mix of the known and unknown, with a large number of soloists and possibly even a choral 'First'. This programme allowed the choir's many talents to shine. Cell Block Tango showed off the choreography. Jessica Yong, accompanying herself on guitar, sang Matthew. The 'First' was Reid/Reid's Sunshine on Leith. The solos were interspersed throughout the programme. Beverley Davidson and Sarah Wilcox sang a duet called Eye on the sparrow and Nicola Taylor sang two songs: Out here on my own and I dreamed a dream. Kimberely Robb followed Nicola with I'm not a girl, not yet a woman and Laura Davidson sang I'd give my life for you. Oh happy day, complete with actions, closed the show.

This choir was very attractively turned out in black shirts, black trousers, with white belts and white ties (courtesy of the John Lewis Partnership). How good it is to see a youth group getting some commercial sponsorship! The standard of singing and presentation was very high, especially - as I found out afterwards - the choir only meets for half-an-hour after lunch on Thursdays. Congratulations to all on a very enjoyable show.

Show Choir - Aberdeen and North East Music Festival Tuesday 8 June

The choir performed two of the pieces that will form part of the programme for the National Festival of Music for Youth in London in July.

Cruz
Oh Happy Day

The KA show choir won the competition and were presented with the Paterson Gold Medal for the third time in four years. The choir were also awarded the top performance prize of a Gold Outstanding Performance.

We are pleased to announce that John Lewis' will be sponsoring the new choir 'uniforms' that we will be wearing from now on. We would also like to acknowledge support from Scopus Engineering and HVAC Refrigeration. Also support from Aberdeenshire Council Training Centre, Jackie Shillock for organising a successful Car Wash to raise funds for London and Edinburgh.

Also big plug for Kincorth Academy Summer Evening of Music - Wednesday 23 June - COWDRAY HALL - note new venue. Tickets £2 available from the Music Department. This will be an evening NOT TO BE MISSED. The final Show Choir Performance before London and Edinburgh Festival.