Music

Music is taught throughout the school from Acorns to the end of Key Stage 3. At Key Stage 4 Music becomes optional and the AQA syllabus is followed as a GCSE course. Scholarships are awarded to talented musicians and instrumental tuition is given across a range of instruments. A personalized teaching approach enables pupils to work at their own level; for example, a Year 7 gifted musician working with Year 10 pupils in order to prepare for taking GCSE Music at the end of Year 8.

Music enriches the life of the College with regular concerts and lunchtime recitals.

The Christmas period included "Carols By Candlelight" in the College Chapel. This year saw a beautifully decorated Hall as a setting for a Victorian evening of carols and readings with pupils dressed in traditional Victorian costume to create a magical effect.