Music
Senior Orchestra
Senior Orchestra is very popular amongst pupils. It is for pupils who play any orchestral instrument, with wind players of at least a grade 6 standard and strings players of a grade 5 standard and above. The orchestra plays at many concerts throughout the year including at the Metropolitan Cathedral on Founder’s Day.
Junior Orchestra
This ensemble is for pupils in Lower School and is made up of members of varying orchestral instruments. They rehearse once a week and have played music including ‘Penny Lane’, ‘Habanera’ from Carmen and the Pink Panther. They have performed at school concerts and at Founder’s Day at the Metropolitan Cathedral.
Senior Brass Ensemble
The group is made up of brass players of grade 5 and above and a kit drummer. They play music from the Baroque era right up to the present day. They have preformed at the Metropolitan Cathedral, St George’s Hall and The Town Hall.
Junior Brass Ensemble
Junior Brass Ensemble is made up of brass players in Years 7-9. There are approximately 20 pupils in this group and they play a variety of music. They have taken part in performances at Open Evening and summer concerts.
Guitar Club
Guitar Club meets on a Monday after school. It welcomes both electric and acoustic guitar players. Music is mainly modern with some popular classics like Beatles and Oasis. Players of all standards are welcome to join.
College Consort
This is a high quality choir and membership is by audition as there are only 18 places. Each singer has to have a very good voice and excellent sight reading skills as the choir often has to learn music at short notice. Consort is the choir of choice for important occasions both in and out of school.
Senior Choir
Senior Choir is the choir of Middle and Upper Schools and welcomes all voices from Years 10 - 13. This is the main school choir, having approximately 50 members. The Choir performs at concerts and services throughout the school year. As well as winning its classes at The Liverpool Festival of Performing Arts, Senior Choir has sung at Everton Football Club, both cathedrals and under the Christmas tree in Williamson Square.
Junior Choir
Junior Choir is aimed at students in Years 7-9. The choir usually has around 30-50 members and tends to focus on popular repertoire and musicals.
Gospel Choir
Gospel Choir is a fun choir and welcomes singers of any standard form Years 7-13. There is a very relaxed atmosphere during rehearsals and the music is lively. Gospel Choir also won its class at The Liverpool Festival of Performing Arts only months after the choir was formed.
Recitals
As well as being an opportunity to come and listen to some of St Edward's College's most talented performers, this is also an opportunity for pupils to practise their performance skills in a formal setting. All pupils and staff are invited to come and listen.
Theory Club
This is a support class for pupils that are taking Associated Board Theory examinations. The class is designed to give extra help to pupils with grades 1 to 5 theory alongside their instrumental lessons.
Keyboard Club
All pupils are welcome to Keyboard Club whether they are practising for an assessment set in music lessons or if they would just like to have fun on the keyboard. It is a drop in session and there are usually around 5 to 10 pupils per class.