SPCS is celebrated for its exceptional music and your child will have a music lesson every week as well as endless opportunities to make music and sing.
As well as the Cathedral Choir there are six school choirs, an orchestra and eleven chamber groups, meaning almost all pupils are in a choir or instrument ensemble. More than 80% of our pupils learn at least one instrument. On average, half of all leavers at 13+ gain music scholarships to their next schools.
The deliberate practice involved in learning music, and learning the connection between effort and outcome, contribute to the growth mindset we foster in our pupils.
Performance builds confidence and resilience and brings great joy to our pupils and their audiences. We ensure all our musicians get the chance to perform, here at school, in the Cathedral and in a range of exciting venues across London.
SPCS offers tuition in all orchestral instruments as well as electric guitar, acoustic guitar, drums and percussion, piano, singing and the organ. We have over 20 highly experienced part time instrumental teachers, most of whom combine a professional performing career with teaching. There is a wealth of performance opportunities, with over 40 music events a year, including concerts, festivals, services and competitions.
Please click here for a list of visiting music staff.