On Saturday 28 June, Christ’s Hospital hosted our traditional end-of-term Beating Retreat – a stirring and spectacular celebration to bid farewell to departing Grecians.
Under the direction of Band Director Tim Carter, the performance featured an impressive display of musical precision and pageantry from the CH Band. The programme included rousing marches such as The Voice of the Guns, Washington Post and the ever-popular Thunderbirds, as well as more reflective pieces including Hymn to the Fallen.
This year’s event was particularly poignant as it marked the final Beating Retreat for Head Teacher Simon Reid before his retirement, adding an extra layer of significance to the occasion. The final moments of the ceremony saw the Band march off to Sussex by the Sea, followed by Auld Lang Syne – a touching tribute to those departing.
The afternoon was a fitting conclusion to a busy and successful year for the Band, with performances ranging from the Lord Mayor’s Show to Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. and now heading straight into a European tour across France, Germany, and Switzerland.
