Music Diary MICHAELMAS 2026
A DIFFERENT KIND OF CO-EDUCATION AGES 3-18
Thursday 10 September
ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS 4.30-8pm | The Music School, Sherborne Boys Musicians from Sherborne Boys, Sherborne Girls, Sherborne Prep and The Gryphon audition as they hope to join this year’s Sherborne Schools’ Sinfonia and Symphony Orchestras. NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Saturday 12 September
MUSIC SCHOLAR & EXHIBITIONER PARENTS’ LUNCH 11.30am | The Music School, Sherborne Boys Parents of Sherborne Boys Music Scholars and Exhibitioners will be invited to lunch with the Music staff. NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sunday 13 September
ORCHESTRAL SUNDAY 1.45-3.15pm | The Gransden Hall, Sherborne Girls The newly-formed Sherborne Schools’ Symphony Orchestra meets for the first time before weekly rehearsals begin.
NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SHERBORNE SCHOOLS GROUP MUSIC
Friday 18 September
MEET THE MUSIC STAFF 1.45pm | Cheap Street Church, Sherborne An opportunity to hear Sherborne Boys Music staff play at the first Lunchtime Recital of the new academic year.
FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME
Friday 18 September
LUNCHTIME CONCERT 1.45pm | The Gransden Hall, Sherborne Girls The first lunchtime concert of the new term, with performances from a variety of Sherborne Girls musicians with a broad range of repertoire. FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME BOOKING ADVISED To book scan the QR code
Friday 18 September
MUSIC STAFF CONCERT 7.30pm | The Gransden Hall, Sherborne Girls An opportunity to hear members of the Sherborne Girls music staff play in their own concert. FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME BOOKING ADVISED To book scan the QR code
Wednesday 23 September
‘WICKED’ Sherborne Girls GCSE pupils will travel to London to see the musical ‘Wicked’ as part of the GCSE Music syllabus.
Friday 25 September
INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL SOLOISTS I 1.45pm | Cheap Street Church, Sherborne Join us to hear a selection of musicians from Sherborne Boys as they perform on a variety of instruments in this week’s Lunchtime Recital. FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME
Tuesday 29 September
LUNCHTIME CONCERT 1.45pm | Cheap Street Church, Sherborne The first lunchtime concert of the term held in Cheap Street Church, with talented musicians from Sherborne Girls. FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME BOOKING ADVISED To book scan the QR code
SHERBORNE SCHOOLS GROUP MUSIC
Friday 2 October
STRINGS 1.45pm | Cheap Street Church, Sherborne Sherborne Boys strings musicians shine as they perform a range of repertoire in this week’s Lunchtime Recital.
FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME
Friday 2 October
LUNCHTIME CONCERT 1.45pm | The Gransden Hall, Sherborne Girls Sherborne Girls performances from a range of musicians with a variety of repertoire. FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME BOOKING ADVISED To book scan the QR code
Friday 2 October
MUSIC SCHOLARS’ CONCERT 7.30pm | The Gransden Hall, Sherborne Girls This concert will feature some of our talented Music Scholars, performing varied repertoire to their peers, family and friends. FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME BOOKING ADVISED To book scan the QR code
Sunday 4 October
FLUTE MASTERCLASS AND CONCERT WITH KATHERINE BRYAN, PRINCIPAL FLUTE OF THE RSNO 2.30pm | Masterclass 6pm | Concert The Gransden Hall, Sherborne Girls Flautists from Sherborne Girls and Sherborne Boys will have the opportunity to perform in a concert after attending a workshop in the afternoon given by Katherine Bryan.
NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SHERBORNE SCHOOLS GROUP MUSIC
Tuesday 6 October
JOINT SCHOOLS’ PREP SCHOOLS’ ORCHESTRAL DAY
10am-4pm Sherborne Boys and Sherborne Girls
Prep School pupils will attend workshops and fun rehearsals at Sherborne Boys and Sherborne Girls before coming together to perform in a concert to parents and guests.
NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Wednesday 7 October
BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ‘YOUTHFUL RACHMANINOV’ 7.30pm | Poole Lighthouse An exciting opportunity for the Music Award holders from Sherborne Boys and Sherborne Girls to hear the BSO as they perform music by Rimsky-Korsakov, Saint-Saëns, and Rachmaninov.
Friday 9 October
WOODWIND & BRASS 1.45pm | Cheap Street Church, Sherborne Come along to hear some of Sherborne Boys talented woodwind and brass musicians in this Lunchtime Recital.
FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME
Friday 9 October
SHERBORNE GIRLS IN ACTION AFTERNOON CONCERT 4pm | The School Hall, Sherborne Girls Talented young musicians from Sherborne Girls perform a wide range of solo and chamber music.
NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SHERBORNE SCHOOLS GROUP MUSIC
Saturday 10 October
HOUSE SINGING COMPETITION 7pm | The Gransden Hall, Sherborne Girls The boarding houses of Sherborne Girls compete in an evening of 1980s themed songs.
NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Tuesday 13 October
LUNCHTIME CONCERT 1.45pm | Cheap Street Church, Sherborne The Cheap Street concerts continue with more talented Sherborne Girls’ musicians performing a varied programme of music. FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME BOOKING ADVISED To book scan the QR code
Friday 16 October
INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL SOLOISTS II 1.45pm | Cheap Street Church, Sherborne Join us to hear some of Sherborne Boys fantastic musicians as they perform on a variety of instruments in this Lunchtime Recital. FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME
Friday 6 November
PIANISTS 1.45pm Cheap Street Church, Sherborne This week’s Lunchtime Recital features just a few of Sherborne Boys very talented pupil pianists.
FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME
Friday 6 November
LUNCHTIME CONCERT 1.45pm The Gransden Hall, Sherborne Girls Musicians from Sherborne Girls perform a wide range of solo and chamber music in a relaxed lunchtime concert. FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME BOOKING ADVISED To book scan the QR code
Thursday 12 November
JOINT SCHOOLS’ CHORAL EVENSONG 5.30pm Bath Abbey
The Joint Choir of Sherborne Boys and Sherborne Girls join forces to sing Evensong in beautiful Bath Abbey. Mark Cracknell, Daniel Marks – directors FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME
Friday 13 November
SINGERS 1.45pm Cheap Street Church, Sherborne
Come to hear a selection of Sherborne Boys singers as they perform in their own Lunchtime Recital.
FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME
Friday 13 November
LUNCHTIME CONCERT 1.45pm | The Gransden Hall Sherborne Girls Another opportunity to hear musicians from Sherborne Girls perform a wide range of solo and chamber music in a relaxed lunchtime concert. FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME BOOKING ADVISED To book scan the QR code
SHERBORNE SCHOOLS GROUP MUSIC
Friday 13 November
A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS FEATURING THE JOINT SCHOOLS’ WIND BAND AND CHAMBER ENSEMBLES 7.30pm | The Gransden Hall, Sherborne Girls
Join us for an evening of instrumental versions of songs from the musicals performed by musicians from Sherborne Boys and Sherborne Girls.
FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME BOOKING ADVISED To book scan the QR code
Sunday 15 November
SHERBORNE SCHOOLS GROUP SINGING COMPETITION 2-6pm | The Gransden Hall, Sherborne Girls Talented pupil singers from Sherborne Schools Group (Sherborne Boys, Sherborne Girls, Sherborne Prep, and Hanford) compete to an external adjudicator. FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME BOOKING ADVISED To book scan the QR code
Tuesday 17 November
LUNCHTIME CONCERT 1.45pm | Cheap Street Church, Sherborne The final lunchtime concert of the term, with Sherborne Girls musicians performing their varied repertoire. FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME BOOKING ADVISED To book scan the QR code
Wednesday 18 November
JOINT SCHOOLS’ UNPLUGGED (ALL YEARS) 8pm | Queenie’s, Sherborne Girls Pupils from Sherborne Boys and Sherborne Girls perform to their peers in a popular or acoustic style. NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SHERBORNE SCHOOLS GROUP MUSIC
Friday 20 November
INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL SOLOISTS II 1.45pm | Cheap Street Church, Sherborne Come to hear a selection of Sherborne Boys pupil musicians as they perform a varied programme in this Lunchtime Recital. FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME
Tuesday 24 November
SHERBORNE SCHOOLS’ SYMPHONY AND SINFONIA ORCHESTRAS OPEN REHEARSAL 5.30pm | The Gransden Hall, Sherborne Girls Come along to gain an insight into the lively and energetic rehearsal of the Sherborne Schools’ Symphony and Sinfonia Orchestra. FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME BOOKING ADVISED To book scan the QR code
Thursday 26 November
SHERBORNE GIRLS ABRSM INSTRUMENTAL EXAMS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Friday 27 November
SWING BAND 1.45pm | Cheap Street Church, Sherborne The renowned Sherborne Boys Swing Band perform lively and toe-tapping favourites in their own Lunchtime Recital. FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME
Sunday 29 November
SHERBORNE BOYS ADVENT CAROL SERVICE 7.45pm | Sherborne Abbey A candle-lit service with the Sherborne Boys Choirs. James Henderson – director NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SHERBORNE SCHOOLS GROUP MUSIC
Wednesday 2 - Saturday 5 December
SHERBORNE SCHOOLS GROUP PRESENTS: GUYS AND DOLLS 7.30pm | The Gransden Hall, Sherborne Girls Join us for a toe-tapping spectacular showcasing the musical theatre stars of the future from Sherborne. TICKET INFORMATION TO FOLLOW
Friday 4 December
‘MINCE PIES’ CHAMBER MUSIC 1.45pm | The Music School, Sherborne Boys To see us into the festive season, join us for a mince pie and some well-known seasonal favourites performed by Chamber Music ensembles in the final Lunchtime Recital of the term. FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME
Sunday 6 December
SHERBORNE FESTIVE SHOPPING DAY The Conduit, Cheap Street, Sherborne Come along to hear cheerful, festive performances from Sherborne Boys brass and close harmony groups and Sherborne Girls Madrigal Society: 11am - Sherborne Girls Madrigal Society 2pm - Sherborne Boys brass & close harmony groups FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME
Sunday 6 December
SHERBORNE GIRLS CAROL SERVICE (LOWER SCHOOL AND HANFORD PREP SCHOOL) 11.30am | Sherborne Abbey NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Saturday 12 December
SHERBORNE GIRLS CAROL SERVICE (UPPER SCHOOL) 11am | Sherborne Abbey NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SHERBORNE SCHOOLS GROUP MUSIC
Monday 7 December
MUSIC & READINGS FOR CHRISTMAS WITH THE SHERBORNE BOYS CHAMBER CHOIR 7.30pm | The Chapel, Sherborne Boys A festive service of carols and hymns, and readings by pupils from Sherborne Boys. FREE ADMISSION, ALL WELCOME BOOKING ADVISED To book scan the QR code Tuesday 8 December
SHERBORNE BOYS ABRSM INSTRUMENTAL EXAMS Wednesday 9 December
SHERBORNE BOYS AND SHERBORNE GIRLS TRINITY COLLEGE CLASSICAL & JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL EXAMS Thursday 10 December
SHERBORNE BOYS TRINITY COLLEGE ROCK & POP INSTRUMENTAL EXAMS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Thursday 10 December
TEA TIME CONCERT 4.15 – 6.15pm | Trinity Manor Care Home Girls from the youngest year perform to residents of the Care Home. NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Friday 11 December
SHERBORNE BOYS CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE (SIXTH FORM) 5.30pm | Sherborne Abbey NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SHERBORNE SCHOOLS GROUP MUSIC
Saturday 12 December
SHERBORNE BOYS CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE (LOWER SCHOOL) 2.30pm | Sherborne Abbey NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE For more information, please call Admissions on: SHERBORNE BOYS 01935 810403 SHERBORNE GIRLS 01935 818224
SHERBORNE SCHOOLS GROUP MUSIC
S HERBO RNE BO YS
Daniel Marks – Director of Music 01935 810518 daniel.marks@sherborneboys.group
S HERBO RNE GIRLS
Mark Cracknell – Director of Music 01935 810212 m.cracknell@sherbornegirls.group
KEY JOINT SHERBORNE GIRLS SHERBORNE BOYS
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