The Inaugural Norwich School Music Quiz
February 28, 2025
It was a delight to see the Norwich School Refectory come to life on Friday night as we welcomed guests for the inaugural Norwich School Music Quiz.
Organised by volunteers from the Friends of Norwich School this new quiz follows in the footsteps of the much-loved sell out Winter Quiz, which has been running for years. However, this event offered quiz lovers the opportunity to show their prowess specifically in the world of music.
To steer the evening, we were in the capable hands of our own Noel Vine, Director of Music for the Lower School. Former Heart FM DJ, Noel has performed with many of the UK's leading symphony orchestras, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, City of London Sinfonia and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. He is also a prolific session musician, with impressive recording credits, from major film and TV soundtracks, to pop, rock and dance records. During his illustrious career he has worked with a diverse array of high-profile artists such as Madonna, Goldie, Spice Girls, Take That, David Gray, Oasis, Paul Weller, Gabrielle, Brand New Heavies and many more. Needless to say, he didn’t need much prompting when it came to reading out the answers.
Rounds included what you might expect – featuring bangers from the 80s and 90s, a classical round and name the album. As well as what you might not – with a Norfolk and Norwich Round – and possibly the most challenging round of the night – Contemporary Music, set by a member of the Upper 6 inspired by music from his playlist! And of course, no Norwich School quiz would be complete without the Head’s round. In addition, quizzers were treated to two live music rounds, with fantastic acapella performances from Rachel Dean and Sophie Millington, who sang lines from musicals, and an incredible round from Noel on the violin, challenging the room to guess the TV theme tune played in the style of classical music.
And there were some surprises along the way – who knew that it was in fact Eddie Van Halen who played a solo in Michael Jackson “Beat It” and NOT Slash, or that the cathedral organ is one of only two in the country which has a cymbelstern!
Huge thanks to the Norwich School catering team, who treated guests to a delicious supper of hand-battered fish and chips followed by a gooey chocolate brownie, and to all those who gave of their time so freely to make this event possible. Over £2,000 was raised, which will be used to continue the vital work which Friends of Norwich School does within our community.







