Keeping music at the heart of College
One of the pleasures of walking from the Headmaster’s residence to Christ's College each day is hearing music coming from our Music School. On any given day, boys are rehearsing in bands, singing in choirs, playing in ensembles or discovering an instrument for the first time.
Music is an important part of what makes Christ’s College the school it is. Every student experiences music in his first year, and, for some, that begins a journey into Chapel Choir, jazz, rock bands, orchestras or productions. For others, it may simply be the shared experience of House Music or congregational singing. What matters is the opportunity to participate.
The wonderful challenge is that music at College is thriving. Our facilities are regularly full of boys rehearsing, practising, and performing, placing increasing pressure on our spaces, instruments, and technology. While we have already invested in refurbished spaces, new instruments and upgraded sound and recording equipment, there is more to do.
That is why music is the focus of our 2026 Annual Appeal. Funds raised will help provide new instruments and technology, complete the Band Room as a professionally equipped rehearsal and recording space, and create a dedicated Jazz Room. For us, this is not simply an investment in equipment or facilities. It is an investment in opportunity.
Great schools give young people different places in which to discover what they are capable of. For one boy, that might be on the sports field; for another, in a science laboratory; or on a stage, in the Chapel or behind a musical instrument. Our responsibility is to create those opportunities.
Music has always held a special place at Christ’s College. It enriches our traditions, brings our community together, and creates memories and friendships that endure long after boys leave school. Through this year's Annual Appeal, we have an opportunity to build on that tradition and ensure our boys continue to experience all that music can offer. When the appeal launches on Wednesday 14 October, I invite you to join me in giving and helping us to take the next step for music at Christ’s College. Together, let's keep music at the heart of College.
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