The WNAT Piano Recital starred musicians from four of the Trust’s member schools, including Gaywood Primary, St Clement’s High School, Marshland High School, and host Springwood.

“The evening featured a series of solo piano performances, with a wide variety of repertoire from Baroque to jazz,” said Benjamin Howell, who is WNAT Peripatetic Music Lead and organised the event.

“The Recital Room was at full capacity, with an audience of parents, families, and friends, alongside Trust colleagues, including CEO Andy Johnson, and Director of Music Robin Norman.”

A total of 28 students performed solo piano pieces across the evening, with their ages ranging from Years 4 to 13.

“This was the second Trust Piano Recital of the academic year,” Mr Howell continued. “In addition to these termly recitals, we also hosted a Trust Piano Competition in February.

“These events are part of our wider aim to develop piano performance opportunities across the Trust, encourage collaboration among piano teachers, and provide students with enriching experiences, such as master classes and performance platforms.”

Feedback after the evening’s entertainment was universally positive, with audience members saying: “It was lovely, as always – the children really enjoyed it”; “Thank you again for organising a wonderful Piano Recital – such talented students”; and “Congratulations on the successful Piano Recital”.

“The evening was a great success, and it was heartening to see so many students perform so confidently – for many, it was their very first recital,” added Mr Howell.

“The support from families and the wider school communities made it a truly special occasion.”