Music
The Music Department plays a significant role in the extra curricular
life of Arden. We offer over fourteen ensembles such as Ardenaires,
Chamber Choir and B.A.T.S., and others include Lower School Choir
and Lower School Band, the Chamber and String Orchestras,
Keyboard and Guitar Ensembles and the A.S.B.O.S. (Arden School
Band of Soul). The Senior Choir, a mixed four-part choir for the Upper
end of the school (especially those studying Music GCSE), is presently
comprised of nearly 100 enthusiastic participants, whose recent
repertoire has included Zadok the Priest and movements from
Carmina Burana, the Messiah and Les Miserables. We cater for and
challenge young musicians at every level.
In addition to our six Upper School concerts a year pupils also
perform in the community, at fund raising events, with Primary
Schools, at National Festivals and prestigious venues such as
Symphony Hall and Birmingham Town Hall.
Our superb facilities further enhance the pupils’ musical experiences
at Arden including our IMac suite, a professionally equipped
recording studio, dedicated A Level facilities and excellent practice
and rehearsal space.
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