Music

The Music department has a long and proud history of extra-curricular activities - including individual singing and instrumental lessons, weekly teacher and student led rehearsals and a vibrant calendar of concerts, trips and workshops.

Instrumental and Singing Lessons

Individual lessons are available on a wide range of instruments including voice; these lessons are taught by our highly experienced team of specialist visiting teachers. These teachers support their students in taking grade exams where appropriate and there is a consistently high level of success. Information and an application form for individual lessons can be found belowInstumental and Singing Lessons

Weekly Enrichment

There is also an extensive programme of formal and informal weekly music opportunities including senior and junior level string ensembles and concert bands, a Big Band and three choirs. Teachers also facilitate time for students to rehearse informally in pop/rock bands and classical chamber ensembles.

Enrichment Guide

Enrichment Timetable

6th Form Enrichment Timetable

Concerts, Trips and Workshops

We have three big concerts a year comprising performances from our teacher-led ensembles, smaller student-run groups and bands, and soloists. We also have an annual collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra focusing on side-by-side composition and performance opportunities, and a full-scale musical in conjunction with the Dance and Drama department. We also run an annual Music tour to a European destination where we perform three concerts. Our 2026 musical was Legally Blonde and our 2026 tour was to Valkenburg, the Netherlands. Our 2027 show will be announced in the Autumn term 2026 and our July 2027 tour is to Barcelona, Spain.

Tickets for our concerts and the annual musical are sold through TicketSource – when tickets are on sale they will be available at this page:

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Music at MHCHS endeavours to have something for everyone; please get in touch with the Music department if there is a club or ensemble you would like us to run.

Welcome to sign-ups for September Music enrichment at MHCHS

The timetable and a short guide to each of the groups can be seen further up this page. Please take the time to read the guide carefully and apply for the right groups for you. You do not need to pay any money to be part of any of these groups.

Please apply to the group(s) of your choice by using the appropriate link below. You can sign-up to as many groups as you like. Being part of at least one Music enrichment group is compulsory for Music Place students in Years 7-9, GCSE Music students in Years 10 and 11, and A Level Music students in Years 12 and 13.

All groups will have performance opportunities in school and possibly out of school too! During the year your group may also have the chance to take part in workshops or trips. Consistent attendance at Music enrichment makes you eligible for our annual residential Music tours which take place before the end of term in July each year: recent trips include Belgium 2024, Austria 2025 and Netherlands 2026. Applications for our 2027 Spain trip are currently open for students in Years 8/9/10/11/13, and places are being held for Year 7 and 12 students who will be able to apply after October half term.

Rehearsals for most ensembles will start week beginning Monday 14th September so please do your signing up as soon as possible. If you miss the first rehearsal or want to join an ensemble later in the year it is not a problem at all, new people are always welcome.

Please note that you MUST be signed into your school google account (like google classroom) for these forms to work.

Band Time sign-up form

Big Band sign-up form

Brass Ensemble sign-up form

Chamber Choir sign-up form

Chamber Music sign-up form

Junior Choir sign-up form

Junior Concert Band sign-up form

Guitar Ensemble sign-up form

Junior Strings sign-up form

Keyboard Ensemble sign-up form

Senior Choir sign-up form

Senior Concert Band sign-up form

Senior Strings sign-up form

Steel Pans sign-up form

Woodwind Ensemble sign-up form