MUSIC

Music at Farlington, headed up by the exceptionally talented Miss Kirsty Nimmo, is a vibrant and energetic department, offering a host of extra-curricular activities in addition to enriching the academic curriculum.

Our aim is for every pupil to develop their individual potential whilst benefitting from the key attributes associated with learning music: self-confidence, concentration, resilience, teamwork, leadership skills and communication skills.

As is the case in all departments at Farlington, inclusivity is vitally important in music, and there are choirs and instrumental ensembles for all standards, regardless of age. In the Lower School, all pupils are given the opportunity to try out different instruments, and there are whole-class lessons on instruments such as the recorder, the ukulele, and tuned percussion. Individual lessons may be taken in voice, piano and most orchestral instruments.

There are many concerts each term, from our informal recitals to our larger end-of-term concerts. There are also frequent collaborations with the Drama and Dance Departments to put on productions; in recent years we have performed The Addams Family, Frozen, Shrek Jr and The Lion King.

Christmas highlights at Farlington include our Lower School nativity, carols on the Turning Circle, and our annual carol service at St Mary's Church in Horsham.

We run a successful Scholarships programme for Music. For more details, please see our Scholarships page.