World War I Concert

Laura Brightey, Year 11 writes:

On Saturday the 27^th  September we (the choir) performed three songs in a concert to commemorate and remember the events that took place during World War I. We, along with various other performers, displayed a range of poetry and music written during and about the War.

Chailey Choir itself sang three songs; Long Way to Tipperary, Pack up Your Troubles and Goodbyeee. I really enjoyed it because the entire event was very interesting and educational. The songs we sang were not just amazingly fun to sing, but also had meaning and purpose. Thanks to Sir, (Mr Sandford), we were able to participate in the wonderful evening. It was a fabulous and exciting experience for everyone.

The poetry included some very well known items and some less well known. The evening also included regional and folk music. These were very beautiful, and in parts, very entertaining. The evening was not all doom and gloom about how awful the War was, there was also some humour about playing football in the cold during the Christmas truce. We came away in high spirits with thoughts on how those brave men and women gave their lives, so we could be free.

It was a wonderful evening, full of music, poetry, remembrance and deep thoughts. I am so pleased I could take part. So pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile, smile, smile.