Music

The Music Department offers many opportunities for students to participate in musical activities, whether or not they are studying music at GCSE or A Level. The school choir sings a wide range of music and, in addition to concert performances, works closely with the Chaplaincy Team in preparing music for special services.

The Senior Band offers the opportunity for instrumentalists to perform a varied and often challenging programme of music. The String Group, Wind Band and Brass Ensemble cater for musicians of all abilities and encourage students to enjoy playing music with other people. Regular workshop sessions allow students to follow their own interests, be it performing, composing, music ICT or music theory.

In addition to ensemble work, the Music Department offers opportunities for soloists to perform at many school functions. These include recitals in the autumn and the spring terms, and the ever-popular Picnic Concert in the summer term. Alongside the main ensembles, the department encourages students to form and rehearse their own groups using the department facilities during lunch and prep times.

Instrumental Music Lessons

Students can have instrumental music lessons for which there is an extra charge. These are offered in piano, voice, woodwind, brass, strings, guitars and percussion/drums. A letter detailing these lessons is sent to parents during the summer holidays.