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Category: Music

Jazz Supper

9th July 2024

The Assembly Hall had its annual transformation into Exeter’s top night spot on Monday 1 July, when the school once again hosted the Jazz Supper Concert. Compered by guitar teacher…

Devon Youth Orchestra Concert

25th June 2024

On Sunday, several Exeter School musicians headed to Exeter quay to take part in a concert held by the Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra. Both the junior and senior bands (DYJO1…

Open mic night a success

21st June 2024

Held on Tuesday, this lovely relaxed informal open mic evening opened with Exeter School’s very own David Gray, a confident and engaging Archie (Lower Sixth) performing two songs, accompanying himself…

English Touring Opera visits Exeter School

30th May 2024

On the last week of term, we were lucky enough to have the English Touring Opera (ETO) perform ‘The Great Stink’ at Exeter School. We had three performances for our…

Summer Charity Concert 2024

2nd May 2024

Our final concert of the year featuring the larger classical ensembles took place in St. Michael and All Angels’ church in Heavitree on Wednesday evening.

Musicians end term with two international tours

2nd May 2024

A group of Exeter School musicians will have a busy end of term playing on two international tours. Oscar (Upper Sixth), Felix (Lower Sixth) and Rosalila (Middle Fifth), Dominic (Upper…

Sidbury Chamber Concert

22nd April 2024

Over 40 Exeter School musicians gathered in the idyllic country church of St. Giles, Sidbury, for the chamber concert that has happened there annually for more than 20 years. The…

Twilight Jazz, Rock and Pop concert

8th March 2024

Following the success of last year’s inaugural Twilight Jazz, Rock and Pop concert, the event returned this year on Wednesday in the Music Hall.   Featuring Jazz Bands 1 and 2,…

More musical awards from the Torbay Music Festival

5th March 2024

More accolades are coming out of the Torbay Music Festival!  Andrew in Third Form participated in 5 piano competitions on the 24-25 February and 2 March and won 2 cups…

Torbay Music Festival success

4th March 2024

Congratulations to Stephanie in Upper One, who played her violin beautifully at the Torbay Music Festival and came away with a further two silver medals to add to the one…