Sing the Celebration

RNC's SVS and Chamber Choirs delivered an impressive performance at the Sing the Celebration concert held at Hereford Cathedral on 25 June. This showcase event celebrated the power of singing, featuring a diverse range of community choirs and schools from across Herefordshire, along with special guest Soprano Laura Wright.
The celebratory evening included performances by over 200 primary and secondary school children, the Military Veterans Choir, New Days Bereavement Choir, Vocalise Choir, Herefordshire Youth Choir, and singers from The Voces8 Foundation. Each participating choir performed their own pieces and joined together for mass performances, at times bringing over 300 singers onto the stage, accompanied by a concert band.

The RNC choirs served as outstanding ambassadors for the College, receiving enthusiastic cheers from the audience. Lizzy Bull delivered a brilliant speech, and while all RNC performers contributed beautifully, Lydia Beech and Isabelle Harrison's solos were particularly stunning. Samih El Sanhouri's solo was not only vocally brilliant but also full of infectious energy. Following their performance, students couldn’t get back to their seats for members of the audience and other choirs wanting to speak to them!

RNC's success was thanks to the hard work and dedication of many. A huge thank you goes to Lisa W, Kath, David, Lisa R, Pippa, Heather, Catherine, Gary, and Peter for their invaluable support. As College supporter Ant shared in an email:

'I enjoyed the whole evening, but they were a real highlight. I haven't been to anything that powerful in years and years! I hope they're all really chuffed with their performance.'

It was an evening that really celebrated the power of singing and the amazing talent within our Herefordshire community. Listen to this short audio recording to get a flavour of the show: