Ashfold has a thriving Music Department with something for everyone! It is a lively and inspiring hub where children come together to rehearse, perform, and explore music in a fun and stimulating environment.

Music Lessons & Facilities

All pupils enjoy weekly music lessons with a specialist teacher, covering practical skills, listening, and musical analysis. They explore a wide variety of genres, from pop songs to Gamelan music, in a supportive and encouraging setting.

The Music Department is well-equipped with:

• Two large teaching rooms
• Seven practice rooms, each with new pianos and electric keyboards
• A Performance Studio for rehearsals and concerts

From Form 1 (Year 3) onwards, pupils can take instrumental and singing lessons at school. Many of our music teachers are professional musicians, offering high-quality tuition across a wide range of instruments, including:

• Violin, Viola, Cello
• Piano, Harp
• Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone
• Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn
• Classical & Modern Guitar
• Percussion & Drums

We also offer LAMDA tuition alongside our music programme - click here to book Music and LAMDA lessons.

Ensembles & Choirs

Our ensembles cater to a wide range of musical interests and abilities, including:

• Orchestra
• Strings, Woodwind, Guitar & Piano Groups
• Jazz Band
• Music Theory Group
• Talented Musicians Group for scholars and advanced performers

Our choirs perform at concerts, services, and special events throughout the year, tackling an ambitious and varied repertoire.

Performance Opportunities

We actively encourage our pupils to perform as much as possible, offering numerous opportunities throughout the year, including:

• Musical productions
• Informal recitals for each year group
• House Music Competition
• Spring Concert
• Traditional Carol Service at St Mary’s Church

Ashfold musicians also collaborate with senior schools and other prep schools, participating in events such as:

• Stowe Choral Day
• Orchestral Days at Radley and Bradfield College
• Music Masterclasses with leading schools

Music at Ashfold is about more than just learning an instrument—it’s about developing a lifelong love of music, performance, and creativity.

Anna Leon​ | Director of Music

"Music ensembles and choir rehearsals throughout the week make excellent provision for all ability groups"

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