The concerts and performances within school and externally provide an enjoyable and integral part of school life.
AUTUMN TERM
- Harvest Festival
Upper Prep School Choir, Years 3 and 4 School Choir - Chapel
Upper Prep School Choir - Form Assemblies
- Ashmolean Museum to inaugurate the Christmas tree.
Upper Prep School Choir, Chamber Choir - Training Orchestra Concert
Held at the end of November to parents and friends.
Also involves: Years 3 and 4 School Choir/Ensembles - ‘Carols for Christmas’ Classic FM ask for schools to submit their own recordings of carols, of which some are
played on the station.
Upper Prep School Choir - Carol Service
Chamber Choir/ Upper Prep School Choir accompanied by Chamber Orchestra. - Years 3 and 4 Christmas Concert
- Year 2 Christmas Play
- Year 1 Christingle
- Nativity Play
Nursery and Reception each perform a play. - Manor Music Series
Early evening short recital given by a member of the Music Department for children parents and staff. - Breakfast Concert
(Prior to Associated Board exams) - Instrumental Class Concert
Year 6 - All pupils receiving individual lessons perform a solo to their class and parents are invited.
SPRING TERM
- Manor Concert (Years 5 and 6)
Formal evening concert featuring all Years 5 and 6 pupils. Chamber Orchestra, Upper School Choir/Chamber Choir, Jazz Band, Recorder Group, String Group, solo/duets. - Instrumental Class Concert
Years 3 and 4 - All pupils receiving individual lessons perform a solo to their class and parents are invited. - Form 1 Play
Combining drama and music. - Chapel
Upper School Choir provide a sacred anthem. - Breakfast Concert
(Prior to Associated Board exams) - Manor Music Series
Early evening short recital given by a member of the Music Department for children parents and staff. - Music for Youth Festival
External music festival past successes:
- Regionals-Upper School Choir/Chamber Choir/Jazz Band
- National Finals at The Festival Hall – Chamber Choir / Jazz Band
-School Proms at Royal Albert Hall – Chamber Choir
SUMMER TERM
- Year 4
All children take part in a major musical, incorporating music dance and drama. - Year 3
PlayAll children take part in a major musical, incorporating music dance and drama. - Year 6
PlayAll children take part in a major musical, incorporating music dance and drama. - Open Day
Orchestras/choirs/ensembles/individual performances - Breakfast Concert
(Prior to Associated Board Examinations) - Manor Music Series
Early evening short recital given by a member of the Music Department for children parents and staff. - Instrumental Class Concert
Year 5 - All pupils receiving individual lessons perform a solo to their class and parents are invited. - Instrumental Class Concert
Year 2 - All pupils receiving individual lessons perform a solo to their class and parents are invited.