Get ready for an evening of music under the stars as the talented students of the Malta School of Music come together for a spectacular concert on the historic steps of St John’s Co-Cathedral!

📅 Date: December 20, 2023

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Location: St John Square, Valletta

🎸🎤 Featuring:

Contemporary Band: 🎶 Dive into the vibrant world of contemporary music as our talented student band led by Mr Sean Vukovic and Ms Yorika Attard, takes the stage. Feel the rhythm, experience the energy, and let the music transport you to a world of modern melodies as the Contemporary Band interprets Last Christmas – Wham, Merry Christmas Everyone – Shakin’ Stevens, The Christmas Song – Nat King Cole, Everyday is Christmas – Sia, Christmas (Baby, Please come home) – Darlene Love, Run, Rudolph Run – Chuck Berry, I’ll be home for Christmas – Bing Crosby and Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Judy Garland.

Children’s Choir: 🌟 The pure and angelic voices of our Children’s Choir led by Ms Marouska Attard, will fill the air with festive cheer. Enjoy a heartwarming performance that showcases the incredible talent and joy of our young singers. These young voices will be performing Little Star by Greg Gilpin and Born this Christmas Day, a French Carol with additional words and music by Mary Donnelly.

Little Big Band: 🎷🎺 Brace yourself for a big sound from our Little Big Band! Led by Mr Philip Attard and Mr Alex Bezzina, these young musicians will captivate you with their musical prowess and deliver a performance that’s bound to leave you tapping your feet. The Little Big Band will perform All About the Blues by Peter Blair, Backlash by Donald Pickett (arr. Mike Kamuf), Theme from Spider-Man by R.J.Harris & P.F.Webster (arr. Roger Holmes) and Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! by J.Styne (arr. F.Mantooth).

Clarinet Ensemble: 🎼Experience the harmonious blend of clarinets led by the incredibly talented Mr. Godfrey Mifsud, creating a symphony of sound that will transport you to another realm. This mini concert features Grundman’s Caprice, Conley’s A Christmas Carol Medley, Mangani’s Fantango 4, Holcombe’s We wish you a Merry Christmas and Cardon’s Claribel.

Classical Voices 🎤🎹Prepare to be moved by the Classical Voices prepared by Dr Andriana Yordanova, Mr Marco Rivoltini, and Ms Natascha Chircop. These seasoned voices will perform beloved Christmas classics, including an English Advent Carol, Walking in the Air, Gesu Bambino, and Ninni La Tibkix Iżjed.

Bring your family and friends to join us for this magical evening of music, celebrating the spirit of the season in the heart of Valletta. The historic backdrop of St John’s Co-Cathedral is sure to add a touch of grandeur to the musical festivities.

The Malta School of Music strives to help each student achieve the highest potential in playing proficiency, performance, creativity, and musicianship through a number of stimulating, effective and individualised music programmes and distinctive opportunities.

🎟️ Admission is free.

🌟 Save the date, spread the word, and we’ll see you on 20th December for a night of musical enchantment! 🌟

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