Category: music

The Upper School have been treated to three instrumental concerts over recent weeks. Children and staff have heard performances on a variety of instruments, ranging from the piano and violin to the trumpet and French horn. It has been wonderful to hear our musical Prospect...

On Saturday morning, we were delighted to host families at the Upper School for an animal-themed morning of activities aimed at 5 – 8 year olds. From live animal encounters to dinosaur skeleton art, and from virtual reality experiences to face painting. A great time...

Last week, Mr Baker and Ms Lane accompanied ten of our most talented instrumentalists to St John’s School, Leatherhead for an afternoon of music making. The 70-strong orchestra rehearsed three pieces: In the Hall of the Mountain King, Defying Gravity and Golden, before giving a...

Prospect House was filled with the sounds of The Beatles coming from the Upper School hall for the annual House Singing competition. The energy was electric, and every performance was delivered with a unique charm and enthusiasm that would have made John, Paul, George, and...

Year 6 put on a rousing rendition of Oliver! to a delighted audience in two evening performances on 1 and 2 July. Over two exciting and thrilling nights, they sang, danced and acted their hearts out, leaving absolutely everything on the stage to the delight...

It has been a very busy final week for the music department! On Monday, the Suzuki violin group played an exhibition performance in the Lower School. In the middle of the week, 24 children from Nursery to Year 2 showcased their progress on the guitar...

The school hall was transformed into a vibrant African savannah as Nursery L took the audience on a captivating safari adventure. The children retold the delightful tale of How the Elephant Got Its Trunk, bringing the story to life with imaginative storytelling and their brilliant...

Year 2 wowed audiences with their hour-long rendition of The Wind in the Willows, complete with an array of 9 songs, costume and scene changes and perfectly timed stage direction. With hard work and dedication, the cast had the careful support and expertise of Miss...

Children and staff in the Upper School were treated to three superb informal concerts towards the end of the spring term. Performances were both polished and wide-ranging in terms of instruments and genres. Well done to all concerned and keep practising, everyone!