Specialist Music News

28 Mar 2025

Musicians impress at Music and Arts Festivals

Musicians across the Prep and Senior School are celebrating an extraordinary set of results from a number of Music and Arts Festivals including the Mid-Somerset...

24 Mar 2025

Ezra’s concert raises over £600

As part of the Frome Kindness Festival, Ezra H (Year 10) performed a piano recital on Sunday 16th March. His concert was very well attended,...

24 Mar 2025

Woodwind trip to the Royal Academy of Music

Specialist Woodwind pupils spent two days in London last week rehearsing for a lunchtime concert at The Royal Academy of Music (RAM). The ‘side by...

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...

24 Mar 2025

Sarah Field Saxophone Masterclass

Saxophone pupils were treated to a masterclass with classical and contemporary saxophonist Sarah Field. Sarah is well known for her multi-genre approach. A classically trained...

24 Mar 2025

Harpists’ masterclass with Keziah Thomas

The School’s harpists were privileged to receive a masterclass from Keziah Thomas, who teaches at the The Menuhin School and Guildhall School of Music and...

24 Mar 2025

Session Orchestra Concert

We saw the first concert for our newly formed Wells Cathedral School Session Orchestra featuring pupils from the String, Jazz and Vocal Departments. The first...

24 Mar 2025

Clare Teal masterclass

On Thursday 6th March we were so lucky to have Clare Teal not only give a fabulous Maestro concert with pianist Jason Rebello but also...

24 Mar 2025

Inspiring masterclass by Dame Imogen Cooper

The Keyboard Department was delighted to welcome back Dame Imogen Cooper for a fourth time to work with some of our senior pianists. One of the...

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)....

17 Mar 2025

Ernest’s LCFCM selection

Ernest C (Year 11)’s choral piece ‘An Easter Flower Gift’ has been selected by the London Contemporary Festival of Church Music (LCFCM) for a Compline...

10 Mar 2025

OWs listed in Classic FM’s Rising Stars

Classic FM are celebrating 30 musicians under 30 who they consider to be 2025’s Rising Stars. Among the list are OWs Fergus McCready (2018) and Adam Hickox...

10 Mar 2025

Bristol Beacon chamber music performances

On Thursday 27th February, pupils from Wells performed in the first of a new series of collaborations with Bristol Beacon, taking place this year. These...

10 Mar 2025

Belinda announced as Voices For Life Young Ambassador

We are delighted for Belinda G-G (Year 9) who, during their Stardust concert, was announced as the Young Ambassador for the charity Voices For Life. Belinda...

03 Mar 2025

OW Francois appointed Westminster Abbey Organ Scholar

Francois Cloete (2021) has been appointed to Westminster Abbey as their next Organ Scholar. Francois was an Organ Scholar at Wells Cathedral before taking a...

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...

03 Mar 2025

Jasper wins RCS Clarinet Competition

Lower Sixth clarinet specialist Jasper Y has won the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) Clarinet Competition, part of their Clarinet Festival. Jasper was selected from...

17 Feb 2025

Songs from the Shows

We were treated to 21 exhilarating performances in the first of our biannual ‘Songs from the Shows’ concerts. Always a favourite with the Cedars Hall...

17 Feb 2025

Shanna joins Chescy in National Youth Brass Band

Chescy H (Upper Sixth) has a new bandmate in the National Youth Brass Band of GB. Shanna F (Year 8), who previously played in the...

17 Feb 2025

Armonico Consort

Our Chamber Choir had the immense privilege of singing alongside the acclaimed professional choir the Armonico Consort in uniquely immersive choral concerts of ‘Supersize Polyphony’...

10 Feb 2025

OW Cian wins GRAMMY

Huge congratulations to OW Cian Ducrot (2017) who has been awarded his first GRAMMY! Cian was a specialist flautist and songwriter at Wells and has...

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...

21 Jan 2025

Steven Isserlis masterclass

Following his sensational concert in Cedars Hall, Steven Isserlis returned to the Eavis Auditorium to give a truly inspiring masterclass to four cellists: Juna B...

13 Jan 2025

Belinda’s busy Christmas

Belinda G-G (Year 9) was the soprano soloist in the Hope and Homes for Children fundraising carol concert at Marlborough College Chapel. This was the...

13 Jan 2025

Harry and Isabella star in Christmas concerts

Over the Christmas holidays, Harry (Upper Sixth) and Isabella J (Year 10) raised an incredible £1300 at a charity concert in St Peter’s Church, Draycott....

13 Jan 2025

Emma shines at National Youth Music Competition

We are thrilled for Emma S (Lower Sixth) who competed in the National Youth Music Competition (NYMC) in South Africa last month, achieving the gold...

19 Dec 2024

Jesus receives cello from Cherubim Music Trust

Jesus GM (Year 11) has been awarded a cello from the Cherubim Music Trust. Jesus commented, “I would like to thank the Cherubim Trust for...

19 Dec 2024

Lily’s rehearsal with James B. Wilson

Award winning composer James B. Wilson visited Wells on Wednesday 12th December to rehearse a new work that has been generously commissioned by the Cherubim...

19 Dec 2024

A level Music Study Day

We were delighted to welcome a record seven external schools to Wells for this year’s Music A level Day, with visitors joining our Lower and...

19 Dec 2024

Carol-a-thon 2024

Singers and brass players from Wells visited eight different centres around the city as part of Carol-a-thon 2024 to bring some festive cheer! Carols were...

19 Dec 2024

Professor Ruth Gerald masterclass

December saw a welcome return to Wells by Professor Ruth Gerald. Ruth was previously Head of Keyboard at both the Royal College of Music in...

16 Dec 2024

National choir selections

Following the latest rounds of auditions, we are delighted that no fewer than ten of our pupils have been accepted as members of one of...

09 Dec 2024

Belinda’s singing experiences

Belinda G-G (Year 9), BBC Junior Young Chorister of the Year 2023, has sung at two incredible concerts this week.On Sunday 1st December, she performed the...

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...

02 Dec 2024

Three Year 6 pupils join NCO Projects

We are delighted for our three Year 6 pupils who will be taking part in the National Children’s Orchestra (NCO) Projects.Mrs Rowntree, Head of Music...

02 Dec 2024

Community Music Project’s celebratory day

Our Community Music Project has been a weekly combination of creativity and collaboration with St Joseph’s and St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School and our Prep...

19 Nov 2024

Festival triumphs

At the annual general meeting of the Taunton Festival of the Arts, one Year 6 pianist was awarded the Chapman Cup for Best Piano Player...

19 Nov 2024

Josie’s NYO Saxophone Ensemble invitation

Josie H (Lower Sixth) has been invited to join the NYO Saxophone Ensemble, which will be held within the NYO Spring Residency on 11 –...

18 Nov 2024

Oboe and Bassoon Day

Sunday 13th October was our second Oboe and Bassoon Extravaganza featuring nearly 70 young double reed players who finished the day by performing the brilliant...

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

Advent carol composition competition results

The Music Department were delighted to receive nine fantastic entries for this year’s Advent carol composition competition. After careful consideration, the judges have awarded Commended...

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

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

Michael Collins visit

We had the privilege of welcoming international superstar clarinettist Michael Collins to Wells, who worked with our pupils and staff on Mozart. He gave masterclasses...

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...

17 Oct 2024

Flute masterclass with Katherine Baker

Our wonderful team of specialist flautists were treated to a masterclass on Thursday 26th September with the amazing Katherine Baker who is part of the...

17 Oct 2024

International competition success

Many congratulations to the Year 6 pianist who won first place in his age category at the 5th Young Ludwig Youth Music Competition at the...

01 Oct 2024

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron of the Wells Cathedral Choristers Trust attended a fundraising concert in aid of Drakensberg Boys Choir, based in South Africa supported by Wells Cathedral School.

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Wells Cathedral on the 25th September in her capacity as Patron of Wells Cathedral Choristers Trust. A fundraising concert...

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

Graduate Assistants join Wells community

A very warm welcome to all of our new Graduate Assistants (GA)! We are delighted to welcome new members to the Drama, Sport and Music...

21 Sep 2024

Upper Sixth Rockfield Studios trip

Our Upper Sixth pupils visited the renowned Rockfield Studios in South Wales on Monday 16th September. Where the likes of Queen, Rush, Black Sabbath and...

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...

B’s Waterperry Opera performances WCS Wells Cathedral School Independent Prep Somerset England

21 Sep 2024

Beth’s Waterperry Opera Festival performances

Beth B (Lower Sixth) performed the role of Flora in the Waterperry Opera Festival’s professional production of Britten’s The Turn of the Screw on Friday...

21 Sep 2024

Music Summer Schools

This year we welcomed 192 talented young musicians from all over the world over three weeks of Summer Schools to refine their skills and share...

21 Sep 2024

Belinda’s summer of song

Belinda G-G (Year 9) has been singing across the country throughout the summer. She performed in a lunchtime concert at St John’s Church in Taunton...

21 Sep 2024

Oscar’s musical summer

Oscar C (Year 11) enjoyed his first course singing tenor with the National Youth Choir’s 15-18 choir, singing in a concert at Oxford Town Hall...

21 Sep 2024

Harry’s FTCL Diploma

Congratulations to Harry J (Upper Sixth) who has been awarded the FTCL Diploma in the cello – this is the highest level performance Diploma and...

21 Sep 2024

Eli is WMSO Concerto Competition finalist

Specialist bassoonist Eli M (Upper Sixth) has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Windsor & Maidenhead Symphony Orchestra (WMSO) Concerto Competition 2024. This...

04 Sep 2024

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh to attend a fundraising concert in aid of Drakensberg Boy Choir, based in South Africa supported by Wells Cathedral School. HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh is a Patron of the Wells Cathedral Choristers Trust.

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh will visit Wells Cathedral on the 25th September in support of the Drakensberg Boys Choir who will be performing a...

15 Aug 2024

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