Newbury School hosted the National Youth Jazz Orchestra at the Newbury International Spring Festival

Horris Hill students enjoy performing at the New School theater

Submitted by Horris Hill School

Horris Hill School in Newbury, Berkshire recently hosted the National Youth Jazz Orchestra as part of the 43rd Newbury International Spring Festival.

The festival was renamed the “Fall Festival” after being postponed to September due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Hosting the accomplished young musicians was the purpose-built David Brownlow Theater by Horris Hill – a new, state-of-the-art venue and spectacular facility in the heart of the school.

The new theater, which has been funded by support from current parents and alumni, as well as the Greenham Trust and the David Brownlow Foundation, can seat 154 adults in total.

In addition to its internal use for productions, awards ceremonies, assemblies and many other school events, the David Brownlow Theater opens its doors to the surrounding community to host other events, such as this inaugural community event. .

Steve Bailey, Principal of the Horris Hill School, said: “We are delighted that our new theater has been chosen to host such an important event and extremely proud to have been able to host such talented young musicians of national renown.

“Our acoustics, lighting and staging have all been specified to the highest standards, which, combined with the generous seating capacity, ensures that the theater provides a fully professional backdrop for the performances. most prominent musicals and dramas.

“The new theater with such talented musicians has been particularly inspiring to our students, many of whom enjoy playing instruments themselves and are an integral part of our school choir.

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