Bolton School Boys’ Division’s Christmas Festival opened with an invitation to worship from the Head of School, Mr Ford.
In what was a joyous evening of singing and rejoicing, backed by a full orchestra, the congregation certainly played its part. It was quickly on its feet and, throughout the evening, offered its voice to festive classics including Once in Royal David’s City, See Amid the Winter’s Snow, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! Joy to the World! Mary’s Boy Child, Shine Jesus Shine and O Come, all ye Faithful!
There were quieter moments too with the Lower School Choir’s rendition of Gabriel’s Message and the Chamber Choir’s singing of A Voice, A Chime. Sixth Formers Billy Burrows and Rishi Narla offered up the vocal duet When Love Was Born and the String Quartet performed an arresting Fantasia on the Ukrainian Bell Carol.
Interwoven throughout the evening were thoughtful readings, reflections and prayers, read by the Reverend Alan Saunders, Vicar of St Peter’s Church in Halliwell, Head of Foundation Mr Britton and by pupils from across the year groups.
The retiring collection was for Wishing on a Star and the Rosa Mystica Foundation.
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