Ensembles

A multitude of orchestras, choirs, ensembles and bands cater for pupils of all abilities and musical tastes. We hold regular concerts at The Sheldonian Theatre, Magdalen College Chapel, The Grove Auditorium and SJE Arts, as well as an Evening of Jazz & Blues and numerous formal and informal concerts at school.

Choirs

Choral Society:

Schola Cantorum (2^nd Form to 5^th Form)

Magdalen Sixth Choir (6^th Form)

Barbershop (L4^th/U4^th Form)

Close Harmony (5^th/6^th Form)

Madrigal Society (all years)

House singing large group & small groups (all years)

Orchestras

Symphony Orchestra (Grade 7+)

Sinfonia (Grade 5+)

Concert Orchestra:

Concert Strings (Grade 2+)

Concert Wind Band (Grade 2+)

Jazz Bands

Jazz Band (Grade 6+)

Big Band (Grade 4+)

Jazz Ensembles

Chamber Music and Ensembles

String Orchestra (Grade 7+)

String Squad (Grade 3+)

String Quartets / Quintets

Piano Trios

Chamber Wind

Concert Wind (Grade 8+)

Wind Ensemble

Brass Ensemble

Percussion Ensemble

Flute Ensemble

Flute Quintet / Quartet

Samba Band

Clarinet Ensembles

Cello Ensemble

Piano Duets

Guitar Ensemble

Aural and Theory Clubs

Multiple aural clinics each week for pupils who need assistance in preparation for instrumental Music exams.

Weekly theory club for those who are taking Grade 5 Theory.

External Ensembles

Many pupils also take part in ensembles and musical activities out of school including:

• National Youth Orchestra
• National Children’s Orchestra
• National School’s Symphony Orchestra
• National Youth Choirs
• Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra
• Oxfordshire Schools’ Symphony Orchestra
• Thames Vale Youth Orchestra
• Junior Academy
• Junior Guildhall
• Junior College