SING, SING, SING

There is really nothing better - we have heard some great singing in the last few days at CGS:
Y7&8 Christmas House Music Competition [including some really good original compositions]
Whole School Christmas Assembly on Friday - ably led by an augmented orchestra and Senior Choir
Recital by the Chamber Choir at Axmouth Church at lunchtime today.

And there is more to come tomorrow with the two annual Carol Services in St. Andrew's Church, Colyton - 2.30pm for Y7, 8 & 11 and 7.30pm for Parents, Governors, Friends and former students.  With approaching 200 students taking part it should sound wonderful.

Check out this article about the value of singing Chorus of approval

The picture here is of the Senior Choir enjoying some open-air singing at Hadrian's Wall during the 2012 Choir Tour to Carlisle and Durham.

Sir Patrick Moore the famous astronomer has died.
For many years he presented a programme called 'The Sky at Night' on TV.
He was also renowned for his xylophone playing and this YouTube clip is of a recording of his own piece  -  Penguin Parade - a remarkable man.

Dave Brubeck - jazz legend, has died aged 91.

There is a good tribute here 

His own website has a great recording of him playing Jingle Bells 

Time to explore his amazing contribution to Jazz.