Harrogate school 'proud' to be Yorkshire’s only school to reach national finals
Pupils from a Harrogate school have been praised to the skies after reaching the finals of a national competition for the third year running.
Harrogate Ladies College says it is proud its Chapel Choir has reached the Grand Final of the National Choir Competition for a third consecutive appearance after finishing runners-up in 2017.
The school’s Director of Music, Mrs Kate Morgan, said: “We are delighted to be flying the flag as Yorkshire’s only school at the biggest school choir competition in the UK.
“Being awarded a place in the final highlights the Chapel Choir’s dedication, commitment and talent.
“Everyone has been working exceptionally hard: the late finishes and early starts have not gone unnoticed during a hectic autumn term."
Twenty-four members of the school’s Chapel Choir, which is made up of pupils from Years 10 to 13, will sing at the largest school choir competition in the UK at the Birmingham Symphony Hall on Tuesday, March 3.
Harrogate Ladies College’s Head of Choir, Tilly Reid, will be performing in the Grand Final for the third consecutive year and is excited to be returning to Birmingham.
“Coming together to perform in Birmingham again is a real honour,” Tilly said.
“We’ve worked so hard, and there’s a real sense of camaraderie in the group.
“Choir is a really special part of the school community.”
If selected as overall winners, Harrogate Ladies College will perform at London’s Royal Albert Hall as part of Barnardo’s Young Supporters’ Concert in November.
More information: https://www.hlc.org.uk/