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We want our extra-curricular music-making to be as rich and varied as possible, achieving high standards whilst facilitating opportunity for all.
We run a Senior Orchestra, String Orchestra, Full Chorus, Chorale, Friends of Perse Choir, two Wind Bands (one senior and one junior), 10-piece Brass Ensemble, a Swing Band and a number of Jazz improvisation ensembles. Alongside these, we have developed a thriving programme of ensemble music which sees around 35 different groups rehearsing weekly.
Music Scholarship Exams: We are now taking applications for music scholarships from prospective students applying for 2011 entry. Please download the relevant application form and return to the admissions team before the applicable deadline. Year 7 and Year 9 Music Scholarship Application Form. Download here. Applications due by 31 December 2010 Sixth Form Music Scholarship Application Form. Download here. Applications due by 24 November 2010 |
Repertoire
Recent Repertoire for our larger groups has included:
| Senior Orchestra: Symphony No.7, 1st movt by Beethoven Violin Concerto in G minor, 1st movt by Bruch Symphony No.6, 3rd movt by Tchaikovsky Symphonie Espagnole, 1st movt by Lalo Piano Concerto No.2, 2nd and 3rd movts by Shostakovich | String Orchestra: Holberg Suite, 1st movt by Grieg Palladio by Karl Jenkins Clarinet Concerto in F minor, 1st movt by Crusell Oboe Concerto, 1st movt by Vaughan-Williams |
| Chorale: Greater Love Hath No Man Illuminare Jerusalem by Judith Weir Second Service by Leighton Like as the Hart by Howells O Lord, Increase our Faith by Loosemore O Sing Joyfully by Batten | Full Chorus: Requiem by Mozart Nelson Mass by Haydn Blest Pair of Sirens by Parry |
| Senior Wind Band: Bugler's Holiday Pirates of the Caribbean Scottish Dances by Malcolm Arnold Hemming Way by Sir John Dankworth Extracts from 'Little Threepenny Opera' by Weill (selection of wind band players) Six Romanian Folk Dances and Mikrokosmos by Bartok |
Around 300 instrumental lessons take place weekly at The Perse (see the Peripatetic Staff page for a full list of the teachers). Our chamber music and ensemble programme consists of the following groups that rehearse regularly:
| Senior Orchestra String Orchestra Wind Band I Wind Band II Full Chorus Chorale Swing Band Senior Brass Ensemble Jazz Improvisation Group | 6 String Quartets Double Bass Group Folk Group Saxophone Band Wind Quintet 6 Saxophone Groups 6 Clarinet Groups Samba Band 2 Junior Brass Bands | 2 Flute Groups Percussion Group 2 Oboe Trios 2 Brass Quartets Horn Group Barbershop Group Guitar Group Double Bass Group |