Girls playing musical instruments

Music Department

LEARN

to play an instrument or to sing with our experienced and friendly specialist music staff

ENJOY

rehearsing, learning and performing in our outstanding music and performing arts facilities

PERFORM

in exciting venues including the Sage Gateshead, Durham’s Gala Theatre, Durham Cathedral and Newcastle City Hall

DEVELOP

your musical potential with a music or performing arts scholarship or exhibition awarded at 11+, 13+ and for Sixth Form to musicians and performers showing special ability and potential

EXPAND

your musical horizons, performing a wide range of classical, jazz, popular and pop music

ACHIEVE

your musical goals and enjoy studying music at GCSE and A level – the school achieves outstanding academic results every year

SHARE

your music by performing in the school’s orchestras, wind bands, swing band and choirs, and participate in our annual productions in Durham’s Gala Theatre