2024 - 2025 Performing Ensembles Schedule

Bands

Wind, brass and percussion players normally progress through the Elementary Band, Intermediate Band and Symphonic Wind Band, and those interested can also apply to take part in the Youth Jazz Ensemble and the Jazz Big Band. External applicants are welcome in all groups and will be accommodated if vacancies allow (please contact the Head of Orchestral Studies).

 

Choirs

Junior Children's Chorus

The Junior Children’s Chorus caters for the 7- to 11-year old age group taking their first steps, learning to breathe well and sing true in pitch on a range of attractive songs. Membership of the choir is open to all children who enjoy singing including external applicants. No previous experience is required. All applicants will be auditioned.

 

Senior Children's Chorus

The Senior Children’s Chorus (12- to 17-years old) follows from the Junior Children’s Chorus and gives children a thorough foundation in the basics of a healthy and free use of the voice, as well as an introduction to 2-part singing, on a wide repertoire of lively and enjoyable songs. All applicants will be auditioned.

 

Fleischmann Choir

The Fleischmann Choir is a 130-piece choral ensemble, performing major works and large-scale repertory for mixed-voice choir and orchestra to the highest possible standards. For further information and details on how to join, visit the choir's website.

 

Union Choir

Union is a mixed-voice chorus for those with an interest in musical theatre. This group meets once weekly. No previous experience is necessary. For more information, click here.

 

Drama

Our drama groups offer students the opportunity to work as part of an ensemble and help develop personal confidence in a theatrical setting.

 

Intermediate Drama

The Intermediate Drama group is designed for first- and second-year students.

 

Youth Theatre

Youth Theatre embraces secondary school students from third-year upwards in its weekly ensemble class. Each year, the ensemble mounts a high calibre production that showcases these talented young theatre artists. Past shows have included Romeo and Juliet, The Bullying Prevention Circle, Anne Frank: LockedinWide AwakeA Christmas Carol, September 2011, Pride and Prejudice, Julius Caesar and many more.

 

Orchestras

String students of the School will be allocated to an appropriate orchestra depending on their level of proficiency. Places in the Preparatory, Junior and Intermediate Orchestras are limited to students who are enrolled in the CSM. Students who are enrolled in Musicianship but who take instrumental lessons outside of the School will be asked to audition. Senior and CSM Symphony Orchestra applicants may be asked to audition and will only be accepted if vacancies exist (please contact the Head of Orchestral Studies).

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