ABODA 2024

After much hard work and preparation over the year, it was time for Sinfonia, BCO and Concert Band to compete in ABODA over Tuesday 13th August-Thursday 15th August. Sinfonia (directed by Jenny Symonds) played very well and competed in the Intermediate Strings Division, being awarded a Bronze award. BCO (directed by Hilary Kleinig) were awarded Gold in the Advanced Strings Division with their amazing performance. In the Advanced Concert Band Division, our Concert Band directed by Hannah Lewis were awarded a Gold Award after a stunning performance of their two pieces.

All ensembles did an amazing job and we are so proud of all the students involved and their directors for all the hard work, extra rehearsal times and individual practice that meant they could take their performances to the next level.

ABODA is a fantastic opportunity for the students just in these classically streamed ensembles to experience a competition. It was a great opportunity to compete in a friendly but competitive atmosphere, and helped us all to grow as a team within our ensembles.