The Arts

Autumn Term 2008 Concert Schedule

New Music Suite

Music

Music is an integral part of the life of the School. Nearly three quarters of the pupils play at least one musical instrument and many study two. Each year girls enter for the Associated Board examinations and many achieve Merit or Distinction at Grade 8. Many are successful in open competitions, in gaining Advanced Certificates and in winning Choral Scholarships at Cambridge, and in gaining selection for the National Youth Orchestra. Pupils may also study Music to A level as part of the academic curriculum.

The School’s strong tradition of singing is reflected in annual choral concerts, often with other schools such as Eton, and in frequent musical productions. The Chapel Choir undertakes a bi-annual overseas tour; it has recently given concerts in Prague, Budapest, Italy and Paris.

The School has two orchestras, string, wind and vocal ensembles, a choral society and three choirs. Professional musicians are regularly invited to perform and give master classes.

Contact: music@wycombeabbey.com

Music Board Results

Please click below for a list of results from recent music examinations
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Autumn Term 2008 Concert Schedule

Please click below for the Spring 2008 Music Concert Schedule. Parents of girls at Wycombe are most welcome to attend

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New Music Suite

'Elgar' classroom has now been converted into a dedicated Music ICT Suite: much of this is thanks to the hard work of Mr Jeanes who has overseen the project. Elgar is now equipped with 21 PC's with keyboards (of both varieties) and an interactive whiteboard. Michael Omer a leading specialist in film music composition visited recently to talk to girls about their compositions.

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