The Armed Man Concert

Taunton School Music Department completed an exceptional term of music making with a full performance of Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man on Friday 8th December.

A full 60 piece professional orchestra performed with the 110 strong choir, consisting of singers from all parts of the school, including many pupils and staff. They performed the work with a 16ft video screen relaying the harrowing yet uplifting video alongside the music, in a triumphant and intensely moving performance.  

 

Background

A full 60 piece orchestra performed with the 110 strong choir, consisting of singers from all parts of the school, including many pupils and staff. 

Resources

The use of the main school's sports hall. 

Pupil Involvement

All solos at the concert were sung by pupils, from Year 9 - 12.

The pupils of the school, as well as the whole school community have accomplished 31 public performances and events (including The Armed Man concert) that they have undertaken musically. 

Frequency

Single event.