Our wonderful school orchestra includes children who have instrumental lessons in school and also some who have private lessons.  In addition there are handbell, glockenspiel and percussion players as required. Please read our media statement right at the bottom of the page and have a look at our video links there too!

Our Summer 2026 concert was absolutely incredible. The standard of playing was really high as always and everyone was very proud of what we achieved together. The video is now here on YouTube and the solos and group performances in full are in the resources folder below. The date for our 2027 summer concert is Tuesday 29th June.

Please note, we don’t always include all of our instrumental players for every concert.  This is for a number of reasons; we are limited by hall capacity and running time but also want to make sure children have developed enough confidence to perform.  There’s nothing worse than putting a child in a concert situation before they’re ready – and this can be very damaging.  Rest assured that there will be plenty of opportunities just around the corner!

Past highlights from our orchestra

Joining the orchestra – statement

Upon joining orchestra for the first time, we ask for a specific media consent. We take online safety very seriously; no child will be named in our videos, and links will be posted on the orchestra page. As a school we can’t guarantee how this material will be used once it is in the public domain. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue please do ask.

Remember, the first port of call for information is always the school website.

Part of the fun of being in orchestra is sharing photos and videos of our performances. We have our own YouTube channel and also feature on the school’s social media channel with links to Facebook and Instagram. Most children have full permission for this but we are able to cater for children who are unable to give this permission. This might involve being moved out of shot so as to not appear in videos – or being at the side so as to be cropped out. We can also blur faces if people appear inadvertently.

From September 2026, when giving media consent, you are agreeing to the following statement: My child would like to join the school orchestra and I am happy for video footage and photographs to be taken at concerts and events. I am also happy for photos and video featuring my child to appear online, such as on YouTube, on the school socials (Facebook & Instagram) and also in local newspapers. I will inform school if this situation changes.

If your child wants to perform, but you are unable to give this media consent for whatever reason, please do come and talk to me and we may be able to make a separate provision.

Mr George

For reference, the media statement at May 2022 was as follows: From May 2022, when joining orchestra, you are agreeing to the following statement: My child would like to join the school orchestra and I am happy for video footage and photographs to be taken at concerts and events.  I am also happy for photos and video featuring my child to appear online, such as on YouTube, and also in local newspapers.  I will inform school if this situation changes.