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.