FORTY performers took to the stage to celebrate all things “strings” in a musical evening at Churcher’s College Junior School in Liphook.

It was a celebratory occasion which placed emphasis on giving everyone the opportunity to perform in a supportive and relaxed atmosphere, from seasoned performers to players who had only been learning for a few weeks.

Guitars filled the stage during an ensemble performance of ‘Shalom’, arranged and directed by Jane Happel.

It was followed by solo items on violin, cello and guitar as well as one oby double bassist James Moses.

Teachers Sonja Nagle, Wendy Lowe and Hamish Newport played as a miniature trio to demonstrate how even experienced performers still battle with nerves and excitement.

Students were lucky to have the senior school guitar ensemble and Molly Steele to perform and inspire budding musicians as to the musical opportunities that lie ahead.

Beginner violinists and cellists gave an assured and capable performance of ‘Muffin Man,’ arranged and directed by Mrs Nagle, and the Sensational Strings ended the evening with two waltzes, which brought the evening to an exciting and dramatic close.