St. Mary's College Festival of Music

For the 23rd year, St. Mary's College, Crosby is mounting another showcase of the musical talents of its pupils.

The concert will feature over 250 musicians from a range of musical ensembles from the College and its Preparatory School, The Mount. They will include the College's award-winning Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band, Stage Band, Baroque Consort, Show Choir, Chamber Choir and Mount Concert Choir, as well as a number of gifted soloists.

The concert will take the audience on a musical journey from Motown to Mozart as the talented young musicians perform pieces from a wide range of styles and genres.

Highlights will include The Academic Festival Overture by J. Brahms, Jenkins' 'Elegia' from Adiemus, 'The Journey', Respighi’s thunderous masterpiece The Pines of Rome and music from the stage by Stephen Schwartz.

The evening will be conducted by Director of Music Andrew Byers and assisted by Colin Johnston.