Music Highlights

3 December | Junior Choir were scheduled to go carolling at Chiswick Business Park, but due to some “administrative complications” (Mr Moxon getting the wrong date!), we instead enjoyed a lovely trip to the Co-op.

4 December | Carols by Candlelight returned for the third year running, featuring traditional carols from Chiswick Voices, Junior Choir, and Cavendish Choir, alongside readings from students, staff and parents. We also bid a fond farewell to Fr Simon, who has been a great friend of the school for many years and retires in January.

6 December | Cronos, Deadset and Markos all performed at Grove Park’s PTA Christmas Fair, including a first-ever performance by Deadset — Chiswick’s only band dedicated exclusively to original songs, who we very much hope to see more of in 2026. Thanks also to Chiswick parent Boris Pomroy, who, while also Grove Park’s PTA Chair, doubled up as Chiswick’s roadie-in-chief for the day.

8 December | The Steel Band Christmas Show took place again for the third year running. This year, a mammoth four different bands showcased everything they’ve been learning this term, from Deck the Halls to Billie Jean. Many thanks to Mr Dubois for his tireless work in making Chiswick a true steel band empire. Catch up here.

10 December | Our new eight-part A Cappella Group performed their first gig at St Vincent’s Care Home, courtesy of TimeGivers. It was a very lively audience indeed, and we hope to return soon.

10 December | Dawn and No Refund returned to the Duck and Ball for a Christmas bash, featuring many of both bands’ classic songs alongside some festive favourites.

11 December | Ms Alanamu delivered a music industry careers workshop for Year 9 and Year 10 students. Many thanks to the M7 Education charity for sponsoring the event, and to professionals from Sony Music and Foske Talent Agency for sharing their expertise.

12 December | The A Cappella Group had a second outing, this time at Grove Park Primary, performing a mix of pop and Christmas favourites. There was even a Q&A at the end, during which a Year 4 pupil asked our sopranos: “How do you sing that high???”

17 December | The Refreshers teamed up with Skye and Sophie and four Year 7 bands — Ilegal, Horizon, After Hours and Sorry Not Sorry — for an end-of-term Christmas bash at the City Barge, drowning their sorrows after a busy term with Lime Sodas and J20s.

20 December | Level A, depending on publication time, either performed at the George and Dragon or will be performing there shortly. It was either a huge success or promises to be one, which they either organised entirely themselves — or are currently in the process of doing so.

News & Notices

• Huge Congratulations to Emily in Year 9, who gained her Grade 8 Cello last week, performing a programme of Bach, Faure and Saint-Saens. She now becomes Chiswick’s youngest ever Grade 8 student, as far back as our records go.
• 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.
• For all individual lesson communication, please email Ms. Nanjundan at musictuition@chiswickschool.org.

What’s On Next Term

Some highlights include:

• Wednesday 21 January, 6.30pm – New Songs Open Mic Night at the City Barge
• Thursday 29 January, 7.00pm – Orchestral Concert (joint with West London Free School) at St Nicholas’ Church
• Wednesday 11 February, 7.00pm – Chiswick School Battle of the Bands
• Saturday 21 March, 6.00pm – Carmina Burana, featuring Junior Choir, Chiswick Voices and Chiswick Community Choir, in the Sports Hall
• Thursday 26 March, 7.00pm – Jazz and Blues Night, Main Hall