Over 60 concerts each year

Bands, Choirs, Orchestras & Ensembles

Truro School offers pupils numerous opportunities, to rehearse, perform and develop.

There are choirs and ensembles for every instrumental group and these take place during morning break, lunchtime, before and after school. Ensemble playing is integral to musical experience and education.

All pupils who play an instrument are encouraged to join an appropriate ensemble which will accelerate their learning and provide additional enjoyment, often lifelong.

Any pupil wishing to join an ensemble should talk to the member of staff who runs it. It is expected that pupils will then be committed to the ensemble and attend rehearsals regularly so that they may take part in a concert. Prior permission must be sought if a pupil is unable to attend a rehearsal. Scholars in particular, are expected to lead by example in attending regularly.

Ensembles: Chamber Choir, Boys Barbershop, Junior Boys’ Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Wind Band, Jazz Orchestra, Junior Band, B Natural Girls’ A cappella, Choir, Chamber Orchestra, Early Music Group, Senior Strings, Junior Strings, String Quartet, Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, Saxophone Ensemble, Saxophone Quartet, Percussion Ensemble, Samba Band, Rock Band, Guitar Group

Song Writing

The music industry is built upon song writing. Perspectives, ideas and observations, layered with melody and harmony makeup the backbone of an industry that contributed billions of pounds to the UK economy between. Spend a Wednesday afternoon working with professional songwriter and producer Ryan Jones as you develop a portfolio of songs to be performed and recorded, either by yourself or by another singer/ ensemble.

Concerts, Musicals, Trips & Events

There are regular concerts after school when pupils of all ability and experience perform in front of their peers, family and friends. Performance is an important part of pupils’ musical education and these informal concert opportunities enable confidence to grow as pupils become more accustomed to performing. Musicians also collaborate with the Drama Department in musical productions and each year the pupils run a Junior and Senior Charity Concert.  Every aspect is done by the pupils themselves, from arranging auditions, selecting performers, rehearsing to organising programmes, tickets and refreshments.

Individual Instrument & Vocal Lessons

Tuition is given in the majority of orchestral and brass instruments, as well as the Piano, Guitar, Voice and Organ, during the school day on a rota basis. Full details about how lessons are arranged, payment of fees and required notice period are given in the application form.

For general music enquires, or to download an application form and full tuition details, please contact the Music office. Tel: 01872 246097 / Email: music@truroschool.com

Scholarships

Music Scholarships are available to candidates entering Truro School at 11+, 13+ and 16+. Please visit our Music Scholarship page for more information.