Music is hugely important here and girls have many opportunities from the moment they arrive at KEHS. The quality of music-making is often breathtaking.
There is a vast array of orchestras, choirs and ensembles, with weekly rehearsals taking place in preparation for regular concerts in the Ruddock Hall and Symphony Hall. Our three tiers of solo performance opportunities include Instrumental Evening, Performers’ Platforms and Lunchtime Recitals, showcasing our talented musicians. These are staged throughout the year in collaboration with KES.
Another highlight is the annual residential weekend at Cleobury Mortimer, where our Choral Society and Symphony Orchestra prepare for their two major concerts in March. Recent performances have included Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique and Fauré’s Requiem.
We are proud to have many talented musicians who perform in local and national orchestras and choirs. Some of our pupils have even won prestigious awards on the international stage, such as Lauren Zhang, who won BBC Young Musician 2018.
In recent years, a selection of our dedicated performers have been on a foreign tour. In July 2024 our Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra will be touring Castilla y León Region in Spain.
Orchestras, choirs and ensembles
Concert Band
Concert Band
Wind Band
Wind Band
Senior and Junior Swing Bands
Senior and Junior Swing Bands
KEHS Chamber Orchestra
KEHS Chamber Orchestra
Training String Orchestra
Training String Orchestra
Joint Symphony Orchestra
Joint Symphony Orchestra
Choirs
Choirs
Choral Society
Choral Society
Other Ensembles
Other Ensembles
Music Lessons
We offer individual tuition on a significant number of instruments. For Years 7 and 9 instrumental lessons are scheduled to ensure that girls never miss the same lesson more than once every 5 weeks. Older pupils have lessons outside academic hours. We have a dedicated team of 25 instrumental teachers at KEHS.
Associated Board Examinations are held during term time and girls can take examinations in school whether or not they have lessons here. There is also the opportunity to take remote examinations.
