Our Christmas Concert takes place at 6.30pm on Thursday 19 December in the Peter Hopkins Hall, and will showcase the talents of around 250 students from Years 7 to 13 at the school, which is part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust.

“The concert will feature all our larger ensembles, including Concert Band, Big Band, Cantabene, Kingsmen, Year 7 Choir and more,” said Robin Norman, who is Director of Music at Springwood and organised the event with the assistance of our Music Teachers Pete Cuss, Neil Quinn, and Thomas Burt, along with Peripatetic Music Tutors Eddie Seales, Elaine Sargent, Gemma Saintierney, and Sam Ashby.

“I think the highlights will be a preview of our upcoming production on Joseph, the first performance of our new Chamber Choir, our new Soul Band, and a mass sing-a-long finale featuring everyone involved,” continued Mr Norman.

“We may even have a surprise or two in store for the audience to really get them in the Christmas spirit.”

Tickets for this year’s event cost £5 for adults and £3 for under-18s, and early booking is advised as the performance is usually sold out.

“It is always wonderful for our students to be able to share the hard work they have put in with their family and friends, and also the local community, in a concert format – but the Christmas period makes it so much more special,” added Mr Norman.

“Working with others is a real skill, and being a musician in groups such as will be performing at this concert promotes skills such as teamwork, empathy, and listening.

“These skills will really help our students, not just in music, but in life in general – and they get to have fun and a laugh while doing it.”

The Springwood Christmas Concert is at 6.30pm on Thursday 19 December. For tickets, go to: www.ticketsource.co.uk/springwood-high-school-music-department