Several hundred people heard The Thundering Herd play during their recent performances at the Edinburgh Festival. As part of the Pleasance Theatre’s line-up, they shared a stage with the likes of Russell Kane, The Wright Brothers and Four Poofs and a Piano. The two performances, which included repertoire by Count Basie, Duke Ellington and George Gershwin showed the band at its very best, with former Farleigh pupils playing alongside current band members.

The band also gave two al-fresco performances on The Mound and Royal Mile. Both performances in the middle of the evening attracted large audiences and were very well received. Writing in the Edinburgh publication, The Three Weeks, Kathryn Moore wrote:

"The Thundering Herd are a well-polished and extremely talented bunch of young musicians from Farleigh School. They may be small but they can play; with poise, they tackle some enormous tunes from a variety of classics, such as Fly Me to the Moon, Sing Sing Sing and One O’Clock Jump. The songs have been selected to give each section their time to shine. Not only will you be tapping away to their music, but their feet will join in, too: it’s easy to see they enjoy playing the music as much as the audience likes listening to it. It’s thrilling to see such young talent and their show is something everyone will enjoy.’ ★★★★

Congratulations for four superb performances and thanks to everyone who travelled to Edinburgh to support them. 

Press the play button to hear The Thundering Herd's One O'Clock Jump.