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In June, Bloxham School’s Harmonix Choir delighted an Ascott audience with a beautiful concert alongside students from the Royal Academy of Music

Ascott villagers were treated to a first-class evening of musical entertainment by the students of Bloxham’s Harmonix Choir in June. They were joined by students from the Royal Academy of Music, including Ascott’s own William Diggle.

During the two hour concert the audience was entertained by renditions of popular classics like Moon River and A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square, along with more traditional pieces by John Rutter and Charles Hubert Parry. Meanwhile, the Royal Academy students demonstrated what a year at the elite musical institution can achieve, impressing us all with performances from Verdi and Donizetti operas.

Ascott resident Debra Cull said: “Wow, what a fantastic evening! The standard of the choir was incredible and we all had a thoroughly enjoyable evening, while also helping to raise money for our beautiful church. We’d love to welcome Bloxham back again next year.”

Proud mum of William, Jacquie Bugeja said: “It was great to hear Bloxham’s Harmonix Choir again and William was delighted to be able to perform with his colleagues from the Royal Academy of Music alongside his old pals from Bloxham in support of this event.’ Bloxham has a wonderful music tradition and the support they gave him while he was there was brilliant; helping fulfil his dream of becoming a professional singer and attending the Royal Academy of Music.”

Bloxham’s Harmonix was formed in January 2012 by William, fellow pupil Christopher Price and Sebastian Thomson, the school’s Assistant Director of Music. It was their second performance at Holy Trinity and raised an impressive 850 for the church.