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An evening of jazz, rock and pop

13th March 2026

The Music Hall was transformed into a sophisticated night club on Wednesday evening for the Jazz, Rock and Pop Concert. Stage-lighting set up by Miss Smith and operated by U5…

Success at the Torbay Music Festival

11th March 2026

Congratulations to all our pupils who attended Torbay Music Festival over the weekend. In this article we share some of the successes from pupils across the various different categories. Andrew…

Celebration of Singing with local schools

10th March 2026

After lunch last Wednesday, the Music Hall became the place to be, as pupils from Exeter Junior School were joined by a number of their peers from four other local…

Informal Percussion Concert – 4 March 2026

6th March 2026

The Music Hall and beyond was filled with the rhythms and groove of the Informal Percussion/Drumming concert on Wednesday after school. Hosted by percussion teachers Mr Felton and Mr Crossen,…

Informal String and Piano Concert – 25 February 2026

26th February 2026

Refreshed from the half term break, many of our younger piano and string musicians took to the stage at Wednesday’s Informal Concert. 10 Violinists, along with Connor on the viola,…

Choral Society Concert 2026

13th February 2026

Exeter School Choral Society made a triumphant return to Exeter Cathedral on Wednesday. With over 125 singers, made up of pupils, parents, staff and guests, Symphony Orchestra and a professional…

Informal Brass Concert – 4 February 2026

9th February 2026

Trumpets, trombones, a French horn and a tuba could all be heard in the Music Hall (and beyond!) on Wednesday after school, as the Informal Brass concert took place. From…

Informal Guitar Concert – 28 January 2026

30th January 2026

With 20 different performers, the Informal Guitar Concert on Wednesday was a showcase for the wide range of styles guitarists have available at their finger-tips. From classical to folk, rock…

Informal Vocal Concert – 21 January 2026

23rd January 2026

The weather was wild and unpleasant outside, but in many ways this made coming into the Chapel to hear the Informal Vocal Concert on Wednesday all the more welcoming and…

Music success for Stephanie and Louisa

20th January 2026

Congratulations to Upper Two pupil Stephanie, who won first prize in her category (Grade 4) at the regional heat of the European Piano Teachers’ Association UK competition on Sunday. Stephanie…