From bagpipes to pianos, the boys enjoy learning, practising and performing with their chosen musical instruments, and the school enjoys a reputation of turning out musicians of the highest calibre. There are wind & jazz bands, as well as orchestras that help the boys to gain ensemble experience. The senior and junior choirs sing anthems in church every Sunday, and the former regularly tours across France. In 2007 a memorable performance was given by the Senior Choir at St Luke's Church in Chelsea, from which a recording of one of the more memorable pieces, namely "Zadok The Priest", can be heard here:
There is also an enthusiastic following of rock music, and the twice yearly Rock Concerts are very popular events on the calendar. Videos of 'Cotstock' (2009) and 'Rockhill' (2010) can be seen here
All boys have exposure to music through timetabled class lessons when they are introduced to music history and learn about different musical styles and genres.
The best way to appreciate the strength in depth of music at Cothill must be via our video page here, which features some of the memorable recordings of solo and orchestral performances in recent years.
