Music Highlights

2 November | Chiswick Voices sang a service of Choral Contemplation jointly with Somerville College Choir from the University of Oxford, featuring music ranging from Purcell to the Beatles. After the performance, one of our students remarked: “Sir, the person I was sitting next to was so cool. She wasn’t posh or stuck up—she spoke my lingo. And she was soooo good at singing!”

We look forward to returning again in November 2027 for more choral singing—and, of course, the world’s best Sunday roast. Catch up here.

13 November | Junior Recital Evening

19 of our KS3 students did themselves incredibly proud by signing up to perform a solo in front of a supportive audience in C15.

We began at 6pm with our Year 7 performers: Penny, Lara, Delilah, Gigi, Corey, Isaac, Miles, Micah, and Rafa.

This was followed by our Year 8 and 9 recital, featuring Chloe, Alba, Willow, Tom, James R, James T, Tali, Freya, Noa, Haru, and Roxy.

A huge well done to all the students involved—they showcased wonderful courage, talent, and musicality. Catch up here

18 November | Victoria, Emily and Mojtaba hosted a beautiful recital evening.

Emily (watch here) opened the programme with her Grade 8 recital set, performing Fauré’s Élégie with its piercing lyricism, followed by Bach’s well-known G Major Prelude, and concluding with Saint-Saëns’ fiery Allegro Appassionato.

Mojtaba (watch here) then took to the stage with the evocative Persian piece Khazan, performed on his own Tar. His recital showcased an impressive range of quarter-tones, intricate picking patterns and expressive phrasing unique to the instrument.

Victoria (watch here) closed the evening with a stunning vocal set, including two Italian arias, a German Lied by Schumann, Warlock’s Sleep, and Gershwin’s ever-popular “Summertime” from Porgy and Bess.

22 November | Cronos had a Chiswick first by playing at the Bentham Club, a sports and community club that does evenings for new and upcoming bands.

24 November | Amelia did her third solo show at the George and Devonshire, together with Jessie, Matilda, Markos and friends. These Year 10s just love to gig!

26 November | Cronos felt that they hadn’t had enough performance opportunities lately so did a full solo show at the City Barge.

27 November | Parental Guidance did their first solo show at the George and Devonshire with a night of French pop and Modern Jazz.

29 November | Penny and Dylan performed to our friends at St Nicholas’ Church for their patronal festival with a mix of Christmas and pop classics. It’s great to see a new generation of solo artists emerging.

News + Notices

Chiswick Community Choir is our choir for parents, staff and local community members who enjoy singing. Our next project is the highly entertaining Carmina Burana in Chiswick’s Sports Hall. All abilities are welcome, sign up here if you are interested. The form includes rehearsal times as well.

How do I find out which shows are on? Please see this document as the authoritative go-to for all music events. It also includes performing arts, PTA and other events all in one place. As of now, you’ll also get other essntial info such as dress code/arrival time.

Speaking of communication we’re always keen to know how you find communication with music gigs, please let us know if there’s any feedback, constructive or otherwise by emailing music@chiswickschool.org.

ABRSM and Trinity Exams will be held on Monday Feb 9th and Thursday Feb 12th. There is still time to sign up. Please email music@chiswickschool.org if you are interested.

Upcoming shows

All on the PTA doc, but some highlights are:

Thurs 4 December - Carols by Candlelight, 7pm St Nick’s Church, featuring Junior Choir and Chiswick Voices

Monday 8 December - Steel Band Christmas Show, 7pm, main hall

Wednesday 17 December - KS3 end of term Christmas bash, featuring The Refreshers, Illegal, Horizon, Sorry Not Sorry and After Hours, 6:15pm, City Barge pub

Thursday 29 January - Orchestral Concert, joint with West London Free School Orchestra, 7pm, St Nick’s Church

Wednesday 11 February - Chiswick School Battle of the Bands, 7pm, main hall

Saturday 21 March - Carmina Burana, Sports Hall, 6pm