Senior Music
Kimbolton School boasts a rich, varied and vibrant musical offering.
At Kimbolton music plays a central role in all our lives and a passion for music lies at the heart of our school
With a team of 26 dedicated musicians on the staff, we offer coaching in almost every instrument and style, helping to enrich lives and potentially inspiring a desire for a future career in music.
As well as individual tuition, our many groups and ensembles cover a wide range of orchestral and band instruments, plus choirs and there are plenty of opportunities to build confidence as a performer.
“We try to encourage students to become actively involved in making their own music, whatever their interests and aspirations.” Mr David Gibbs, Director of Music.
Ensembles
- Ingrams Choir (First and Second Form only)
- Big Band
- Brass Group
- CCF Band
- Chamber Choir
- Concert Band
- Corps of Drums
- Clarinet Choir
- Flute Choir
- Guitar Group
- Kimbolton Singers – in partnership with the village group – parents welcome to join
- Percussion Group
- Saxophone Ensemble
- School Choir
- School Orchestra
- String Orchestra
Performance opportunities
- Senior house competitions (singing, individual and group performances)
- Annual drama and musical productions (band or orchestra)
- Weekly informal lunchtime concerts
- Ensemble recitals in the local community
- Evening concerts and choral evenings
- Choral evensong in regional places of worship
- Choral tours, including Edinburgh Fringe Festival and overseas
- Kimbolton Presents… our charity talent show
Individual tuition
We provide individual tuition on all orchestral and band instruments as well as piano, jazz piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, electric guitar, drum kit, percussion and voice. We charge an additional fee for these lessons.
We have an enviable stock of instruments available for hire so that students can try an instrument. Priority is given to beginners.
Music Exhibitions
We award Music Exhibitions to our most talented musicians.
These are in the form of four terms of instrumental/vocal tuition funded by the School and are awarded to all those who pass exams at Grade 5 or above with a merit or distinction having been entered for the examination by the School. Exhibitions for more than one instrument may be held at the same time. On achieving each higher grade at merit or distinction, further exhibitions are awarded.
All Music Exhibitioners are expected to be active in one or more ensembles so that, while experiencing the fun of performing with others, their music-making experience and repertoire are extended.
“A quarter of our Senior School pupils receive weekly lessons and many learn a second or even a third instrument.”
Mr David Gibbs, Director of Music
