At the end of the Summer Term, 48 musicians from Years 7 to 9, as well as five members of staff, gathered at Farnborough Hill, eager to depart for what we believe to have been the inaugural Junior Music Tour.
Music
‘The Year 7 Performance this year was so much fun and I felt it really brought the whole year group together in the form of music. Thank you to the music teachers that believed in me and gave me this role. I loved it so much and I cannot wait until the whole school play next year."
Year 7 Pupil
Over 15 choirs, orchestras and chamber ensembles rehearse each week, providing girls with the opportunity to enjoy a range of musical experiences and to take part in a busy programme of internal and external performances. Annual events include the vibrant Christmas Celebration and the wide-ranging Musical Soirées. Another highlight is the biennial Easter Concert when a major choral work is performed by a choir of girls, staff, parents and friends with the accompaniment of a professional orchestra.
In addition to providing the music for School liturgy, the Senior Choir undertakes a foreign tour every two years (most recently to Barcelona and Tarragona) and regularly sings Choral Evensong at major British cathedrals including St Paul's, Salisbury and Guildford as well as St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. For more details see the news items below.
Ensembles
- Brass Group
- Composition Club
- Flute Ensembles
- Junior Choir (Years 8 and 9)
- Orchestra
- Recorder Consorts
- Senior Choir (Year 10+)
- Single Reed Ensemble
- String Group
- String Quartet
- Swing Band
- Wind Band
- Wind Quartet
- Year 7 Choir
Recent Music News
Sophie (7ω) talks about the fantastic effort her Year Group put forth for their Musical Performance.
On Monday evening the Upper Sixth gave a short Farewell Concert in a sun-soaked St Cecilia’s.
On Wednesday 22 March, ensembles from across the School came together to share some fantastic music in our much-loved Easter Concert.