Concerts & Events

Sunday Times Schools Guide 2025 - Independent Secondary School of the Year North West

A wide range of concerts take place throughout the year, from the individual solo recitals to huge celebrations involving pupils from Infants, Prep and Seniors.

Serenade Concerts

Serenade Concerts take place termly in either Prep Hall or Bushell Hall. They are for our less experienced performers, from beginner to Grade 2 level, and offer excellent opportunities to perform solo in front of an audience.

Chamber Concerts

Chamber Music Concerts are held in November during our Festival of Arts and in February. These concerts are for our smaller ensembles and more advanced soloists.

Whole School Concerts

School-wide concerts are held at Christmas and during our Birkonian Week celebrations in the summer term. These large-scale events bring together the school’s music community to celebrate and showcase students’ talents through collaborative performances.

Choral Evensong

The School’s Chapel Choir performs at the weekly Sunday Evensong services held in the School Chapel.

Lunchtime Recitals

Each November, our Festival of Arts offers students the chance to showcase their talents in daily lunchtime recitals for both Prep and Senior pupils. They also enjoy inspiring performances by visiting tutors and guest artists from outside the School.

Early Years

ADMISSIONS 2 - 4 YEARS
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Prep

ADMISSIONS 4 - 11 YEARS
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Senior

ADMISSIONS 11 - 16 YEARS
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Sixth Form Options Evening

-Thursday 30th January 2025 – 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Senior Assessment Days

-September 2025 Entry (Year 6 applicants) – 20th, 21st & 22nd January 2025

Prep Taster Days

Various dates available throughout January and February 2025