LEH’s Music Department buzzes with energy, from our 21 orchestras, ensembles and jazz bands to our six choirs and rock groups and dazzling concerts. Musicians of all levels thrive here. We run a full programme of ABRSM preparation, and through our Friday Live! lunchtime events we give budding performers the opportunity to share their talents with the rest of the school.

Our state-of-the-art facilities include practice rooms, a Steinway Concert Grand piano, and a cutting-edge recording studio. From classical masterpieces to musical theatre hits, LEH’s music scene is vibrant and diverse.

Individual lessons cover a wide range of instruments – from flute to guitar, percussion to singing – inspiring every student to find their sound. We are also keen to explore any instrument that a pupil may wish to learn.

Senior School Curriculum

Music is a universal language that connects cultures and reflects the human experience, and its study nurtures creativity, emotional intelligence, and empathy. At LEH, all pupils study music in Years 7 and 8, with the option to continue in Year 9, GCSE, and A Level, where it remains a popular choice. Across all stages, our curriculum is built on the three pillars of performing, composing, and appraising/listening across a range of styles, allowing pupils to develop confidence, teamwork, and a critical engagement with music as both an academic and creative discipline.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM GUIDE

GCSE Music allows pupils to study a broad syllabus covering a wide range of different musical styles. The course develops your analytical, listening, and writing skills, deepens your theoretical and historical understanding, as well as enhancing your creativity and emotional intelligence.

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GCSE COURSE GUIDE

 

A school that lives and breathes music

Music at our School is vibrant, inclusive, and bursting with opportunity. With six choirs, a Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestras, Sinfonietta, Brass Group, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Group, rock bands, and chamber ensembles, there’s a place for every kind of musician to shine.

Throughout the year, pupils perform in a wide variety of concerts — from polished formal recitals to relaxed informal showcases – all offering the chance to grow in confidence and share their talent. Parents are warmly invited to attend our popular Informal Performance Concerts, which give pupils invaluable solo and group performance experience in a supportive setting.

The Music Department also takes learning beyond the classroom, with regular trips to London concerts and musicals that bring the works studied in class vividly to life.

“Orchestras, ensembles and bands catering for every taste and ability. Recording studios and Macs with composing and editing software all part of the offering.”

The Good School Guide 2025

27 different instruments taught

21 Orchestras, Ensembles and Bands

6 Choirs