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100 girls from 17 GDST schools unite at the Royal Academy of Music for GDST Sing
On Sunday 8 March, on none other than International Women’s Day, over 100 girls from 17 GDST schools came together at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music for GDST Sing.
Led by choral conductor Hilary Campbell, students spent the day in rehearsals before performing in the Duke’s Hall to an audience of family and friends. The programme featured works by Sarah Quartal, Bob Chilcott and Shruthi Rajasekar, with highlights including ‘Like a Singing Bird’ and Keane’s ‘Somewhere Only We Know’.
Opening the evening of performance, GDST CEO Cheryl Giovannoni spoke about the vital role of the arts in building confidence and nurturing creativity, and the power of a GDST education in shaping future talent. She highlighted key alumnae such as Carrie Hope Fletcher, whose success on the West End stage reflects what is possible when creativity is supported and championed from a young age.
In conversation with conductor Hilary Campbell, she noted the “sense of power, collaboration and communication… being realised in real time,” as voices from across the country came together as one. The concert concluded with a joyful final piece, accompanied by Directors of Music performing body percussion, leaving the room truly uplifted.
Closing the event, Phil Purvis, Director of Education, praised the performance: “What we heard today was not just beautiful singing but real musical listening… your talent and dedication has left an indelible mark on us all.”
The event was not only a testament to the exceptional talent and skill of our students and teachers but was also a brilliant demonstration of the deep sense of community felt when the GDST family comes together.
