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a privilege to be part of such a positive and uplifting evening. The year ended with our performance at the school’s 80th Anniversary Gala Dinner in May. It was attended by many connected to our school in the Titanic Building and so the atmosphere was one of pride and celebration. It was a proud moment for the four of us to be part of such a major milestone in the school’s history, and to contribute to the evening with music that reflected the spirit of the school. Beth Walker 13TG3

its tradition of delivering a compelling performance, presenting ‘When We Were Young’ by The Killers and ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ by Guns n Roses. Both pieces were executed to a high standard and received a highly positive response from the audience. The enthusiasm and dedication of Guitar Club members remain integral to its success, and we look forward to continuing this musical journey in the forthcoming year. Mr M Flanagan Director of the Guitar Club

STRING QUARTET This year has been a fantastic one for the String Quartet. It has been exciting and rewarding with each performance bringing new opportunities and memories. One of the standout moments was back in November, when we performed during the reception of the Ulster Chartered Accountants’ annual event in the Europa Hotel. It was quite an experience playing in such a grand venue, and we were proud to represent the school in such a professional setting. The atmosphere was formal but welcoming, and we felt our music really helped set the tone for the evening and for the rest of our musical year. December brought one of the highlights of our school calendar, namely the Carol Service. Each year it is held in St Anne’s cathedral and this year, we had the chance to accompany the Gents on one of their pieces. It was a lovely collaboration, and the combination of voices and strings really added something special to the service. It felt like a real celebration of the musical talent within our school at such a significant moment of the year. In January, we were honoured to perform at the reception of the Eastside Awards Ceremony in the Stormont Hotel. Playing for such a celebration of local talent and community spirit was truly lovely and it was

THE FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS Grosvenor’s Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at St. Anne’s Cathedral On the evening of Tuesday, 10th December, the Grosvenor community, past and present gathered in the magnificent surroundings of St. Anne’s Cathedral for the School’s annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. Attendees were treated to a series of outstanding musical performances by the school’s talented choristers. The Choir provided a moving and memorable musical backdrop to the evening’s worship. Pupils from Years 8 to 14, along with Head Girl Eva Royal, Head Boy Reo McKnight, and the School’s Principal, Dr. Vasey, delivered the traditional Nine Lessons recounting the story of Jesus’ birth. The musical programme featured festive favourites such as ‘O Holy Night’, with a solo by Year 14 pupil Martha Moore, and ‘The Angel Gabriel’. ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’ was beautifully rendered with solos by The Chamber Choir performed the intricate choral piece, ‘O Magnum Mysterium’ by Morton Lauridsen, demonstrating both technical skill and emotional depth. This years’ service also included a performance by the Gents Choir, presenting ‘The Three Kings’ featuring a solo by Joseph Rainey (Year 14) and accompanied by the String Quartet featuring Beth Walker and Charlotte Strange (Year 13), Katie Smyth and Neve Calderwood (Year 12). The Senior Girls Choir contributed a vibrant rendition of the ‘Shepherd’s Pipe Carol’ featuring a polished vocal

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