MUSIC Music was again at the heart of College life, with over 40 events throughout the year . The Remembrance Concert, House Singing and A Capella competitions, the Summer Concert, and the Bandstand finale all showcased the depth of musical talent across the school. The Vocal and Young Musician of the Year competitions saw Harry Shouksmith win the vocal title for the fourth consecutive year, and Hanhan Zhu awarded the Philip Broadley Trophy . Alice Caroe and Harry Shouksmith were finalists in the Ashburnham English Song Award , with Harry winning the Audience Prize, and both were selected for the National Youth Choir . The Jazz Band performed at the Eastbournian Society Dinner , Children in Need , and Giving Day , where they joined forces with the Durham University Jazz Orchestra , led by OE James Grout . Other highlights included a trip to the world premiere of Jonathan Dove’s Uprising featuring Sophia Sneddon in the Glyndebourne Youth Opera , the return of Battle of the Bands (won by Gifthorse ), and the Composers Concert, which included a reimagined Mozart Serenade .
DRAMA The drama department enjoyed a rich and varied year. The Michaelmas term concluded with a powerful production of Blue Stockings , brought to life by a 50-strong team of actors, designers and technicians. Earlier in the term, Year 10 scholars staged Menace in the Silence , a collection of scenes by Harold Pinter . In the Lent term, Year 9 scholars Teo Bailey , Ruth Boothby , Lana Constable , Erin Hillyer , Emelia Johnson and Poppy Ward performed Two by Jim Cartwright . LAMDA results were excellent, and theatre trips to Wicked and Dear Evan Hansen inspired pupils further. Notably, Harry Evans joined the National Youth Music Theatre , and Old Eastbournians Jack Evans and Ben Young began their studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama . A special mention goes to OE Fin Tomlinson , who was cast in the chorus of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the London Palladium , performing alongside Ramin Karimloo and Hadley Fraser . Good news also came for OE Leticia Nare who received offers from both The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama for acting courses.
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