JACO gave a lively, accomplished performance on Sunday 26 September, blending the skills of senior JAGS girls, alumnae, current and past parents and staff with local professional and non-professional musicians. What a treat for the enthusiastic audience, all Dulwich Helpline supporters.

The programme included Schubert’s Symphony No 3 in D Major, Mendelssohn’s Symphony no 4 in A Major and Creston’s Concertino for Marimba and Orchestra.  This last piece was a chance to display the marimba as a solo instrument and to showcase Elizabeth Thompson’s exceptional skills in creating so many moods through her excellent technique.

A former JAGS music scholar, Lizzy studies percussion and timpani with Adam Clifford and is in her final year at King’s College London. You can tell from the energy she puts into the performance just how much fun she is having. It also explains why she wears no shoes - it’s easier to run quickly up and down the length of the instrument!

Click here to read more about JACO, a local community orchestra and here to read more about Dulwich Helpline, which offers friendly volunteer support for isolated older people.

26 September 2010