Musical creativity was on full display at Melksham Oak Community School earlier this month as students performed in the school’s annual Winter Showcase.
A total of 23 students from Year 7 to 12 showcased their skills on a range of instruments, including guitar, drums and piano, for an audience of friends and family.
The performances included popular cover songs such as Dancing in the Dark by Bruce Springsteen, Angel Eyes by ABBA and Money for Nothing by Dire Straits.
For some students, this was their first time performing on stage.
“It was a fantastic evening with an exceptional array of talent on the stage,” said the head of Melksham Oak’s music department, Mike Thomas. “It was a result of many months of hard work coming into the department during breaks, lunches and after school to hone their skills and develop their confidence performing.
“Of the 23 acts on show, 12 were performing for the first time and had overcome their nerves and anxiety to be standing on the stage with beaming smiles to the rapturous applauses after each performance.
“Everyone taking part should be extremely proud of themselves and I can’t wait to see what they do in the next concert in July.”
