Orchestra (Prep School) – P4 & 5

This group meets on Wednesdays 12.45 – 1.15pm in Mrs Leggatt’s room, G9, Terms 1 and 2.

Further details from Mrs Leggatt  or members of the Music Department.

It is open to instrumentalists in Prep 4 and Prep 5 and to any pupil who would like to play a percussion instrument.  Regular performances of the material learned are given throughout the year at informal gatherings of the Prep School in the Auditorium.

Orchestra (Junior School)

This group meets on Fridays 12.40-1.15pm in the Auditorium, Terms 1 and 2.

Further details from Miss Herbert  or members of the Music Department. Room G9

It is open to all instrumentalists in the Junior School and to any keen percussion players.  Performances are given at the Carol Concert in the Parish Church and at an informal concert in the Auditorium before the Easter holidays.

Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays from 3.30 – 4.30pm, and Thursday lunchtimes.

Further details from Mr Christie or members of the Music department.

The orchestra works towards a programme of performances in the March Orchestral Concert.

Rehearsals take place on Mondays from 3.25 – 4.30pm and Wednesdays 12.45 – 1.20pm.

Further details from Mr McGonigle or members of the Music department.

The 1st Orchestra has around forty players drawn from Forms III – VI, with the aim of playing standard youth orchestra repertoire. The orchestra gives three major public performances each session - the annual Carol Concert in December, the March Orchestral Concert, and the Senior Musical in June.