Ensembles

Musicians at Dulwich College have the opportunity to join a wide range of instrumental and singing ensembles, catering for all abilities and genres. Ensembles play a central role in the concert calendar, and are invaluable in developing well-rounded musicianship, as well as confidence, team playing, and leadership skills.

Symphony Orchestra

The Symphony Orchestra is the College’s flagship ensemble for the most advanced musicians. Performances at major London venues including Queen Elizabeth Hall, Cadogan Hall and St John’s Smith Square.

Strings

Chamber Orchestra (Advanced)
Alan Morgan Chamber Orchestra (Intermediate+)
Holst Training Orchestra (Intermediate)
Purcell String Orchestra (Beginner)
Bream, Barrios and Segovia Guitar Ensembles

Woodwind, Brass and Percussion

Symphonic Wind Band (Advanced)
Concert Band (Intermediate+)
Junior Wind Band
Saxophone Quartet
Clarinet Quartet
Brass Consort (a 12-piece ensemble of the most advanced players)
Trumpet Choir
Senior Percussion Group
Junior Percussion Club

Jazz

Big Band
Other Big Band
Jazz Groups (designed to develop improvisation skills)

Chamber Music

Chamber Music lies at the heart of the Music Award Holders programme and also includes many of the College’s most advanced musicians. There are approximately 15-20 groups each year for multiple combinations of piano, strings, woodwind and brass.

Choral

Chapel Choir
Madrigal Choir
Concert Choir
The Black ‘n’ Blues (barbershop ensemble)
Light Blues (combined JAGS and DC close harmony group)
Alleynian Blues (advanced close harmony group from all three Foundation Schools)