Rhubarb 2017

42 ST EDWARD’S r h u b a r b

Events

Nigel Hunt (E, 1959-1963), Bill Hunt (E, 1956- 1960), Richard Greenway (D, 1964-1968), and Charles St Johnstone (B, 1955-1960).

OSE Music Celebration

E V E N T S

Brilliant idea! Link the regular concert of the St Edward's Singers (current parents and parents of OSE) with the St Edward's Chamber Choir and Orchestra, plus the Chapel Choir and add in visiting OSE singers and instrumentalists, to celebrate the newly opened Ogston Music School. One-off singing days are all this former Teddies Music Scholar can commit to these days, but what a treat to be singing with real orchestral accompaniment instead of the more usual organ or piano. We performed the four Handel Coronation Anthems , with an intensive practice session in the morning for the visitors and a full rehearsal in the afternoon. Part 1 of the evening concert in the Hall was a performance of J.S. Bach's Ascension Cantata. As we OSE looked on, my neighbour Jeremy in the tenor section (ten years ahead of me in Mac's) agreed that St Edward's music was far in advance of anything either of us had experienced in our day. The confident soloists, all current pupils, made a convincing go of both the music and the German, and the orchestra was of the highest standard too. The new Music School, whose state-of-the-art Recital Room was the venue for our morning rehearsal, is bigger, brighter and altogether better equipped than what went before. That was the venue for the our post-concert entertainment, with the school jazz band, lively and highly accomplished. Archive photos in the corridors featured Directors of Music from earlier times, as well as the school orchestra, and the CCF band. Earlier, a visit to the Chapel reminded us of the rich heritage of choral music in the Chapel Choir - and, of course, Congegagger Pragger. And we were entertained to both lunch and supper. Lots of opportunities to meet and chat with other OSE, older or younger, who share the experience of Teddies music. We'll be back. Christopher Graham (D, 1964-1968), Music Scholar and Mary Graham

Annual Dinner

St Edward’s School SocietyAnnual Dinner 2016 On 19th March the School welcomed back OSE across the generations for the Annual Dinner. The Warden outlined his future plans for the School, including a new library, hall and academic centre. President Georgina Dennis (D, 1986-1988) gave her parting speech, and wished Mike Palau (B, 1959- 1964) success as the new President. Cardiff Lunch OSE gathered on 16th April 2016 in Cardiff. John Wiggins, the Hon. Sec., brought greetings from the Warden and an upbeat report on the School, and Philip Thomas provided some recently acquired St Edward’s memorabilia (passed on from a singing acquaintance with a long line of relatives at Teddies) that anchored us in the past. And, on the subject of singing, the nine (plus a silent two – excused because they had never had to sit the new boys’ test) produced a most creditable performance of ‘Carmen’ such that it resounded around the

premises of the Club. The OSE flame still flickers in South Wales, giving a warm glow to these biennial Saturday lunches, welcoming new faces. A select gathering from left to right: Anthony Ernest (B, 1950-1954), Philip Thomas (G, 1954-1959), Alan Richards (G, 1961-1966), Sally Thomas, Graeme Morgan (G, 1953-1958), Elizabeth Morgan, Claude Evans (MCR, 1968-1971), WilliamTreharne (C, 1970-1976). SouthWest Spring Lunch OSE gathered in the South West on 8th April 2016. Those in attendance included John Crosse (B, 1955-1960), Tony Robathan (F, 1946-1950), Peter Cronk (E, 1945-1949), Hugh Newhouse (D, 1956-1961), Reg Newhouse (D, 1953-1958), David Pusey (G, 1953-1958), Roger Davis (E, 1955-1960), Mike Goodearl (B, 1956-1960), Niel O’Neill (E, 1967-1971), Alan Nixon (F, 1937-1939), GerryWilliams (B, 1951-1957), Hugh Gould (C, 1950-1952), David Pether (F, 1959-1964),

Cardiff Lunch

South West Lunch (Spring)