Brass News

22 May 2026

New bass trombone for Brass Department

The Brass Department was incredibly excited to receive a brand new top-of-the-range bass trombone in the post from the USA. The instrument was generously donated...

22 May 2026

Senior Jazz Combo at The Bishop’s Palace

Our Senior Jazz Combo performed on Saturday for The Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers at their event in The Bishop’s Palace, Wells. An Old Wellensian parent...

15 May 2026

Only at Wells

Only at Wells could pupils perform Vespers (Monteverdi) alongside the Monteverdi String Band and the English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble, all within the magnificent setting...

15 May 2026

An Evening of Concertos

An Evening of Concertos is, officially, a competition in which the winner is awarded the opportunity to perform a concerto with the Wells Cathedral School...

07 May 2026

Wigmore Hall concert

The Brass Department were delighted to have been invited to perform at the Wigmore Hall, London’s prestigious chamber music venue, as part of the British...

28 Apr 2026

Gloria’s busy Easter period

On the last day of the Lent Term, Gloria A (Year 7) played cornet with the Guildhall Brass Band at Regent Hall, one of the...

24 Apr 2026

Chamber Music Week

Before the Easter holidays, our Music Department held their inaugural Chamber Music Week. Spread over two exceptionally well-attended Lunchtime Concerts and a Sunday afternoon Platform...

27 Jan 2026

Promenade season begins with Brass and Percussion

We are into Prom season. These special concerts in the Cathedral are not to be missed. Fabulous quality music in different places in Wells Cathedral,...

19 Nov 2025

Musicians perform at House of Lord’s to celebrate the Music and Dance Scheme

Talented musicians from Wells Cathedral School were honoured to take part in a special event sponsored by Baroness Keeley at the House of Lord’s celebrating...

17 Oct 2025

Symphony Orchestra concert

The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra was a stunning audio visual treat. Britten’s iconic score, which introduces the audience to each instrument, was reimagined involving...

19 Sep 2025

Graduate Music Assistant Lunchtime Concert

This week we enjoyed a Lunchtime Concert from our new Graduate Music Assistants (GMAs). A very warm welcome to Mr Parkes (trombone), Miss Lenard (recorder), Mr Kail-Dyke...

12 Sep 2025

Gloria performs in concert at Birmingham Symphony Hall

On Sunday 7th September, Gloria A (Year 7) performed at Birmingham Symphony Hall. The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (NYBBGB), in which Gloria...

12 Sep 2025

Ian Bousfield masterclass

Ian Bousfield, ex-Principal Trombone of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, professor of Trombone at the University of the Arts in Bern & the Royal Academy of...

04 Jul 2025

Mahler 5 Symphony Orchestra Concert

One of the crown jewels of the end of year celebrations was our Symphony Orchestra concert held in the Cathedral on Thursday night. The orchestra...

03 Jul 2025

Wells at Glastonbury Festival

Founded and run by OWs Michael and Emily Eavis, we are delighted to celebrate our School’s involvement in this year’s Glastonbury Festival.The Jazz Disciples (members...

23 Jun 2025

Bass Boost at Bristol Beacon

Lily S, Clover B (Year 11) and Izzy C-N (Lower Sixth) joined tutors at Bristol Beacon for their ‘Bass Boost’ event, demonstrating bassoon, tuba, double...

23 Jun 2025

The Jazz Disciples to perform at Glastonbury Festival

We are thrilled to announce that our Senior Jazz Combo; Charlie B, Alex S, Charlie D (Upper Sixth) and Barnaby D (Lower Sixth), AKA The...

Brass Department receives new tuba WCS Wells Cathedral School Independent Prep Somerset England

09 Jun 2025

Brass Department receive new tuba

Mr Brown, Head of Brass, and Lily S (Year 11) were delighted to receive a new Besson Brass tuba on Thursday 5th June. We are...

09 Jun 2025

Musicians enjoy inspiring day with the Band of the Scots Guards

A group of musicians enjoyed a trip to the Band of the Scots Guards at the Wellington Barracks, where they watched the Changing the Guards...

06 Jun 2025

Prep School take over Lunchtime Concert series with poise, passion and performance

The Lunchtime Concert programme is a regular Tuesday and Thursday concert series offering pupils the unique opportunity to share their music with a public audience...

Concerto Competition WCS Wells Cathedral School Independent Prep Somerset England

27 May 2025

Concerto Competition final

The Evening of Concertos was a simply stunning evening of the highest quality. Melvin W (piano, Year 11), Morgan B (trombone), Jasper Y (clarinet), Anton...

24 Mar 2025

Low Brass Quartet in action in Bristol

In collaboration with the Bristol Beacon Music Hub, our Low Brass Quartet visited two schools (Montpelier High School and Hannah More Primary School) to introduce...

17 Mar 2025

OW James Buckle appointed Professor of Bass Trombone at RAM

We were so thrilled to hear that OW James Buckle (2011) has been appointed Professor of Bass Trombone at the Royal Academy of Music (RAM)....

03 Mar 2025

Lillia-Rose’s masterclass at the Royal College of Music

On Friday 14th February, Lillia-Rose P (Lower Sixth) was very fortunate to attend a masterclass with Sarah Willis, a horn player in the Berlin Philharmonic...

10 Feb 2025

Trombone Day

Over 50 trombonists aged from 7 to 70 years old and from all over the country gathered in Wells for a day of ensemble playing,...

10 Feb 2025

Promenade Concerts

Promenade season is always extremely special. The chairs in the body of the Cathedral are removed, the lighting is specifically arranged and the atmosphere is...

21 Jan 2025

Lunchtime Concerts

January saw a bumper start to the 2025 Lunchtime Concerts, with our Graduate Music Assistants (GMAs) kicking things off on Tuesday 14th, an additional concert...

16 Dec 2024

12 Days of Christmas

We are delighted to share a Wells Cathedral School version of the 12 Days of Christmas!With a little help from pupils in our Pre-Prep up...

02 Dec 2024

Ms Stott plays on Gladiator II

Have you been to the cinema to watch the epic new release of Gladiator II? Whilst enjoying the soundtrack, you will have heard Head of Performance, Ms...

02 Dec 2024

Archie wins BHS Emerging Composer Award

Many congratulations to Archie B (Upper Sixth) who entered the British Horn Society (BHS) composition competition and was judged runner up, consequently winning the Emerging...

18 Nov 2024

Wells remembers

Our School community marked Armistice Day through Remembrance Services in the Cathedral and Cedars Hall, with performances of The Last Post by Milo B (Year 11),...

18 Nov 2024

Ian Bousfield visit

World-renowned brass soloist, pedagogue and former Principal Trombone of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Ian Bousfield visited Wells for two days of inspirational masterclasses, culminating in...

18 Oct 2024

Lunchtime Concerts end Michaelmas Term on a high note

The final Lunchtime Concert of the Michaelmas Term took place in Quilter Hall on Thursday 17th October, with performances from Crystal S (Voice, Upper Sixth),...

18 Oct 2024

Animal Magic

Cedars Hall was filled with birds, beasts and Animal Magic in October, for our four performances to audiences young and old.Carnival of the Animals became...

17 Oct 2024

Horn Ensemble Day

On Sunday 6th October, 48 young French horn players from 27 schools gathered in Cedars Hall for the Wells Cathedral School Horn Ensemble Day, held...

17 Oct 2024

Morgan’s Positively Brass experience

Many congratulations to Morgan B (Lower Sixth) who attended the Positively Brass and Percussion Symposium at the Hochschule Fur Musik in Trossingen. Morgan performed in...

17 Oct 2024

William and Joy Sparks concert

The first in our recital series named after William and Joy Sparks, who were highly valued members of the Friends of Music, was last week....

17 Oct 2024

NYO selections

We have received word of a number of our pupils being selected into the National Youth Orchestra. Huge congratulations to Year 10 pupils Cole C...

30 Sep 2024

Brass Band Day with the Tredegar Band

On Sunday 22nd September we hosted a Brass Band Day featuring the world famous Tredegar Band. It was wonderful to see young brass players from...

30 Sep 2024

First Lunchtime Concert of the year

Our pupil Lunchtime Concerts have resumed for the new academic year thanks to Megan B (Bassoon), Teagan C (Violin) and Charlie B (Trumpet). These take...

BBC Young Musician WCS Wells Cathedral School Independent Prep Somerset England

27 Sep 2024

BBC Young Musician live auditions 2024

The BBC Young Musician live audition highlights have been broadcast on BBC Four and are now available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Take a look...

27 Sep 2024

Wells Cathedral School unveils new app

We are thrilled to announce that a new Wells Cathedral School app is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play....

21 Sep 2024

Performance with NYBBGB in Birmingham Symphony Hall

As principal second trumpet with the Children’s Band within the National Youth Brass Band (NYBBGB), one Year 6 girl performed in the Brass Gala at...

19 Jul 2024

Out of this World Symphony Orchestra Concert

What a way to end the musical year at Wells. Out of this World lived up to its billing: it was music making on another...

18 Jun 2024

Brass players work with Tim Thorpe

On Tuesday 11th June, we welcomed Tim Thorpe, Principal Horn of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, for a day of masterclasses and ensemble and...

18 Jun 2024

Year 7-9 Choir and Soloists perform at St Cuthbert’s

Thursday 23rd May saw the upper voices of the Year 7-9 Choir visit St Cuthbert’s Church, Wells, for a beautiful concert of music by Bob...

20 May 2024

Joint concert in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust

Pupils from the Brass and Percussion Departments performed in a joint concert with Wells City Band Academy to an enthusiastic audience in Cedars Hall on...

20 May 2024

An Evening of Concertos

Thursday 9th May saw our annual ‘Evening of Concertos’, a concert celebrating some of the very best solo performances that Wells has to offer. Five...

10 May 2024

William and Joy Sparkes Recital series culminates

Well done to Wilamena and George (Upper Sixth) who beautifully rounded off this year’s William and Joy Sparkes Recital series. Jayne Obradovic, Head of Percussion,...

10 May 2024

Woodwind and Brass trip to Berlin

Our Woodwind and Brass Quintets have just returned from a highly successful trip to Berlin where they collaborated with pupils from the Musikgynasium CPE Bach,...

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