Join us in the Ingham Room as the musicians of the Lower School show their musical talents in a concert of solo performances.

Our Third Solo Platform of the year takes place in its usual setting with a range of performances. Admission is free and all are most welcome to attend this evening recital.

Our first masterclass of the year, kindly sponsored by the Abingdon School Music Society, sees the visit of drummer Vince Dunn. Our drummers will enjoy an evening masterclass from this exceptionally versatile musician whose work has seen him collaborate with leading artists including Pharrell Williams, Madonna and Kylie Minogue. Alongside a varied performance career, Vince is equally passionate about education and teaching, running a busy and successful drum clinic.

OA Guy Cutting returns to Abingdon to give an evening recital of English song entitled ‘Whither must I wander?’ Guy Cutting is recognised internationally for his compelling performances and refined musicianship, with a particular reputation in the music of J.S. Bach. Equally at home on the recital stage, Guy has collaborated with a number of the world’s foremost ensembles and vocal directors. Further information can be found here. This is an evening not to be missed as one of the most prominent OA musicians returns to Abingdon to deliver an evening of wonderful musicianship accompanied by George Ireland.

Our third masterclass of the term gives our cellists the opportunity to perform. With an evening of both solo performances and performance for the cello ensemble, this will be an informative evening which will explore both technique and interpretation. At this time, the masterclass leader is TBC but will be confirmed in January. This is recommended for all pupils who learn the cello.

Our termly vocal recital takes place in the Charles Maude Room with a range of performances from pupils in the 1st year through to the U6. With a mix of music including Baroque arias, songs from musicals, and art song more generally, this is a showcase of the choral programme in the school.

It is a great pleasure to be able to welcome back Ian Mullin to give our flautists an evening masterclass. Ian Mullin is a versatile flautist who has worked with all the major orchestras in the UK.  He is in great demand as an Orchestral Player, Teacher and Commercial musician.  He has worked with many artists across genres, including Sting, Kylie Minogue and many more. He has also recorded extensively with the Royal Philharmonic and London Philharmonic Orchestras throughout his career. Please come and join us for what will be a spectacular and informative evening.  Tickets are free but need to be reserved.

A new concert for the Abingdon Music Calendar, do join us for an evening of performances from our drummers. Performing on the Amey theatre stage with full sound support, this is a unique opportunity for our numerous drum students.

Our second and final Solo Platform of the term sees performances from a range of instrumentalists. Admission is free and all are most welcome to this evening recital.

With a number of Chamber music groups who rehearse weekly, do join us for our annual evening of Chamber Music. With a range of ensembles including Piano duets, String Quartets, Clarinet ensembles and other smaller ensembles across the breadth of the pupil body, this promises to be an exciting evening of music making. Tickets are free but need to be booked.

The annual Cabaret evening takes place in the stunning setting of the Pavilion.. This is an evening of Jazz and light music, compered by boys in the U6th with items from the Chamber Choir, Academicals alongside the Big Band. Under the direction of Simon Currie, Jason Preece and Richard Stafford, this promises to be an evening of show stopping music accompanied by a meal during the interval. Tickets are to be purchased and will be released in stages with performers’ accessing ticketing in the first instance.

Do join us for our annual service of thanksgiving as we celebrate the Abingdon foundation. With prep school choristers joining the Chapel choir, this is a service which features a massed choir with anthems, hymns and a homily. Tickets are free but need to be booked.

Join us in the Amey Theatre for an evening of Rock Music which will blow your mind away! With a variety of bands performing from across the breadth of the school, this will be a fast paced and varied evening of music making. All are most warmly invited to hear the progress and performance of Abingdon’s bands.

This term’s organ recital takes place in Chapel with a number of performances from the school’s organists. All are welcome to hear this fine instrument played by the pupils under the direction of James Brown and Lewis Morrin.

Following on from the House Music competition, Abingdon Young Musician of the Year, earlier in term, a number of pupils have been selected as part of the Intermediate category of the competition. For performers between grades 6 and 8, this will be an evening of varied performances and a concert for all! Tickets are free but need to be booked.

Adjudicator: Mr Thomas Neal, Director of Music at New College School, Oxford

Do join us for an evening concert given by Music Award Holders of Abingdon School as part of the Stonevale Concert series in St. Giles’ Church. With a range of performances alongside some Chamber Music, this will be an evening showcasing some of the most talented musicians in the school.

Do join us for the termly Open Mic Night in the Pavilion.  With a number of vocal and instrumental performances, join us for an evening of performances in this open and welcoming setting.

Our annual School Choirs’ evening takes place in the Amey Theatre  this term with a programme performed by the School Chapel Choir and Abingdon School Choral Society. The Chapel choir will perform a number of items in preparation for their forthcoming tour to the Netherlands whilst the choral society will perform larger choral works by Finzi, Elgar, Vaughan Williams and Parry. Accompanied by a full orchestra, this promises to be a wonderful evening of choral music.

Our Junior final of Abingdon Young Musician of the Year takes place in the Charles Maude Room as a number of our pupils perform a varied programme of music. Alongside the hope of being crowned the first Junior Young Musician of the Year, this is a wonderful performance opportunity for the schools’ musicians below grade 6 standard.

Adjudicator: TBC

Further to a Concerto evening in the Michaelmas Term, nine pupils have been selected to perform concerto movements with a professional orchestra. With a range of concerto movements  for all instruments including Piano, Marimba, Bassoon and Cello, there is music by Elgar, Scriabin, Hummel, Prokofiev and Bruch. Do join us for an evening of wonderful musicianship.

Our final concert of term sees the larger ensembles take to the stage. The Chamber Orchestra, Sinfonietta, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Sinfonia and Symphony Orchestra will all perform their term’s work. Interval refreshments will be served in the Pavilion. Do join us for a wonderful evening of music making to round off the term’s musical activities.