The concert began with the youthful Intermediate Orchestra conducted by musical director Andrew Shaw.

The big ensemble opened the concert with Liberty Bell by Sousa, arranged by Alan Frazer in which they moved smoothly between themes and created a dialogue between the string and woodwind sections as the tune was passed between them.

The orchestra also performed Morning (Peer Gynt Suite) by Grieg, arranged by Tony Mason and Tritsch-Tratsch Polka by Strauss, also arranged by Mason.

The orchestra seemed to really enjoy the bold and lively Tritsch-Tratsch Polka which was well received by the audience.

They later also performed Sinfonietta in G by Haydn in which the contrasting moods of each movement were very clear and well executed.

This was followed by a number of excellent solo performances.

Emma Barnaby's performance of Faure's Élégie on the cello was the highlight of the concert as she produced a very beautiful and lyrical tone.

She handled this technically challenging piece with ease and played with much musicality throughout.

There were a number of very confident performances on the piano by Bethany Clarke, Eleanor Brocklesby and Alice Chalmers.

They played a wide variety of repertoire ranging from Mendelssohn to Loeillet.

A particular mention should be given to Eleanor, whose enthusiastic performance perfectly captured the contrasting moods in Andante in B flat by Mozart.

It was a debut performance for flautist Clare McGrath who gave a delicate and tuneful performance of 3 pieces (Vielle Chanson) by Koechlin.

Guitarist Will Tyas delivered an atmospheric interpretation of Reboliço by Pernambuco.

Young soprano Emma Gorst gave a poised performance of Handel's Where'er You Walk while Eleanor Bartlett's joyful performance of Allegro from Concerto in G on the violin was well received.

Popular performer Georgie Hastings gave an energetic performance of Allegro from Sonata in E flat (BWV 1031) by JS Bach which she played on the soprano saxophone.

This piece was beautifully phrased with excellent breath control.

Bass singer Malcolm MacQueen produced a sensitive performance of well known Ave Maria by Schubert demonstrating his low, rich tone.

In contrast, soprano Eleanor Ordish gave a moving performance of On My Own from Schönberg's Les Miserables in which she captured the character of the song and told the story.

The concert concluded with the eager Jazz Factory playing a contrasting set of pieces comprising of Java Jive by Milton Drake, What a Wonderful World by Weiss and Thiele, Gonna Fly Now by Bill Conti and Best of Queen arranged by John Berry with notable solos by various members of the band.

Directed by Andrew Amey, this impressive band gave a very mature performance with special mention to Niall Gallop on drum kit who kept the band together throughout.

This completed a thoroughly enjoyable evening of musical entertainment.