Music

Music plays a vital role in the life of St George's, with the majority of pupils involved in music-making, both as part of the curriculum as well as during the everyday life of the school.

Students take music lessons until the end of Year 9 at which point the subject is offered as IGCSE and International Baccalaureate examination courses. Students regularly move on to continue their musical studies at universities around the world.

A dedicated team of highly experienced music teachers deliver individual instrumental and vocal lessons to pupils throughout the school. There are numerous opportunities for pupils to perform, ranging from small informal recitals to high-profile whole-school concerts. There are over 400 lessons scheduled per week and a wide range of instruments to choose from.

Among the many music ensembles on offer, we are particularly proud of the school Orchestra, Choir and Jazz Band Orchestra, all of which undertake regular overseas tours. The Choir has a number of off-shoots which include a Chamber Choir of the more select singers and a male Barbershop group. Other groups include the Percussion Ensemble, Experimental Music Ensemble and there are string, brass and woodwind ensembles which complement the work carried out in the main orchestra.

Concerts

The annual Spring Concert musical performance is held at the impressive Auditorium, Parco Della Musica venue in Rome.

In May 2024, the Orchestra performed the first symphonic concert at a Classical music event hosted by the Comune of Isernia. The Orchestra performed a one-hour-long concert that featured pieces by Brahms, Verdi, Beethoven, Rossini and Bizet in front of the general public.