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Music
Music forms a fundamental part of Norwich School life and with over 20 different music ensembles rehearsing every week, there’s something to suit everyone! Pupils can choose from a range of choirs,
bands, orchestras and chamber ensembles designed to nurture musical performance at all levels. Most ensembles do not require an audition.
Performance highlights each year include the House Music Festival (September), Senior Musical at Norwich Playhouse (November), Senior School Carol Service at Norwich Cathedral (December), Unplugged at Norwich Playhouse (February), Choral & Orchestral Concert at St. Andrews (March), Jazz Night at Epic Studios (March), Royal Norfolk Show (June), Deveson Music Prize (June), Gala Night (July) and the Choral Vigil (July).
Choral Music
Singing is at the heart of school life and features in daily cathedral assemblies, concerts, musicals and services throughout the year. Our choirs have earned a reputation for excellence and some pupils are members of the National Youth Choirs. With 60 regular members, Chapel Choir sings for school services as well as Evensong at a Cambridge college each year. It performs a broad range of repertoire including Tallis, Mozart, Brahms, Arvo Pärt and Coldplay!The Chapel Choir is complemented by many other vocal ensembles, including Choral Society, a Barbershop Group, G-force, and Junior Choir.
Instrumental Music
The Music Department also offers a wide range of instrumental ensembles that play weekly. Pupils are encouraged to join an ensemble as soon as they can play even a few notes, as we have groups that cater for all abilities. Below is a selection of the current groups:
- Junior Jazz Band
- Senior Jazz Band
- String Quartet
- Cathedral Brass
- Saxophone Ensemble
- Guitar Ensemble
- Baroque Group
- Überbeat is a percussion group who perform on both tuned and untuned instruments. It is open to all, but particularly aimed at drummers, percussionists, and pianists who are looking for opportunities to play in a group setting.
- Gateway Orchestra is the school's most senior orchestra for advanced musicians. They perform a variety of repertoire at all major school events.
- Sinfonia is our orchestra for developing musicians. Players are able to build confidence and gain skills in large ensemble playing. They perform at a variety of in and out of school events, and often collaborate with other schools in the local area.
- Various rock groups and pupil-lead bands.
- Various chamber ensembles
Individual Music Lessons
More than 30 music teachers visit the school, many of whom play an active part in the musical life of the city and county. Specialist instrumental tuition is available in violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, French horn, cornet, trumpet, trombone, tuba, euphonium, guitar, voice, recorder, orchestral and kit percussion, bagpipes, piano and organ. Other instruments are available, subject to demand. ABRSM Music Exams are held at the school each term, with entries welcome from pupils learning both in and out of school. Theory tuition is also available, with a weekly theory club running for pupils.
Making Musicans
Making Musicians aims to develop the very best musical talent at Norwich school and beyond. Singers, instrumentalists and composers from both within the School and the wider community participate in an annual series of workshops, lectures, visits, masterclasses and recitals designed to nurture young musicians.
Past Performances, Recitals and Concerts...
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