King Edward's Music
Music at King Edward's School, Birmingham
November 24, 2021
The Barber Recital at the Elgar Concert Hall
On Friday 19th November, students from King Edward VI High School for Girls and King Edward’s School performed at the Elgar Concert Hall in the Bramall Music Building at the University of Birmingham. The programme featured pieces by Brahms, Delibes, and a new opera commissioned from Christopher Churcher in Sixths.
Thank you to David Ash for the photographs below:
November 10, 2021
Monday’s Musical Assembly with jazz piano teacher Mr Joe Thompson
On Monday 8th November, our visiting jazz piano teacher and ex-KES pupil, Mr Joe Thompson, gave an assembly to all boys in Shells, Removes and Upper Middles.
Along with Fifths pupils Daniel Gooding and James Gooding on drums and bass respectively, Mr Thompson played some examples of well-known tunes in different styles. He also explained what the concept of harmony was, by transitioning between songs with different genres seamlessly due to their similar harmonic structures.
The overarching message of the assembly addressed the importance of exploring new avenues and to have the courage to try new things; not just in music, but in life in general.
Mr Thompson comes into school to teach jazz piano every Monday. Please do get in touch with the Music Department if your son would like to have lessons.
November 9, 2021
Strings’ Instrumental Evening
On Monday 8th November, pupils from King Edward’s School and King Edward VI High School took part in the Strings’ Instrumental Evening. This concert featured a variety of instruments, played by both soloists and ensembles. Below, you can see our newly-formed Removes’ Chamber Orchestra in action!
November 6, 2021
Pupil takes part in production with English Touring Opera
Upper Middles student Adi Ray was recently selected to perform in English Touring Opera’s performance of Amadigi during half term. In the opera, described as “small-scale Handel with yoga and walls of fire”, Adi sang treble in the role of Orgando, the god of love. Well done Adi!
November 5, 2021
Woodwind and Brass Instrumental Evening
On Monday 1st November, pupils from King Edward’s School and King Edward VI High School took part in the Woodwind and Brass Instrumental Evening. This concert featured a variety of instruments, played by both soloists and ensembles.
October 18, 2021
Music Calendar 2021/22
We have a variety of musical events happening this year! Please click here to view this year’s music calendar:
October 7, 2021
Senior Swing Band 2021-22
We are delighted that rehearsals are back in person this year! Here is our Senior Swing Band in action:
October 1, 2021
The Miss Margaret Davies Memorial Recital 23 September 2021
On Thursday 23 September, the annual Miss Margaret Davis Memorial Recital took place in the Ruddock Hall. This recital featured some of the most advanced musicians from King Edward’s School and King Edward VI High School for Girls.
Thank you to David Ash for the photographs. You can view the full gallery here.
September 21, 2021
Shells’ Recital 2021
Shells’ Recital, September 2019
Tuesday, 21 September 2021
18:00 in the Ruddock Hall
Tonight is the opening of our concert season; the Shells’ first ever concert at King Edward’s School.
19 performances will be given by this most remarkable year of Shells. Admission is free and you do not have to book in advance.
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