Academic music qualifications
See our academic music page to find out about gaining music GCSE and A Level qualifications at Bryanston.
Inspiring performance opportunities
Pupils have many opportunities to show their exceptional musical talents through regular concerts, band concerts, recitals, ensembles, masterclasses, and competitions.
Our pupils also have the privilege of performing in London venues such as Smith Square Hall and the majestic Old Royal Naval College.
Closer to home, pupils play for local audiences at venues like Poole Lighthouse, Christchurch Priory and Salisbury Cathedral.
The quality of the music produced by pupils is outstanding, and many gain places in national and county orchestras, university music departments and conservatoires.
Watch some recent performances on our ‘BryLiveSounds’ YouTube page.
“The facilities and resources at Bryanston are incredible; without them, I wouldn’t be the musician I am today. They have allowed me to control so many aspects of my music and develop it how I want. I’ve also enjoyed having access to state-of-the-art speakers, pianos, a bassoon, and good acoustics that help to bring my compositions to life with incredible quality.”
Chris Roberts-Pastor joined Bryanston as a music scholar in Year 9 and studied Music and Music Technology A Level. He left Bryanston in 2023 to work in a recording studio before pursuing music production.
“We are constantly offered opportunities to perform and grow as musicians. I organised my own concert with a friend, played a solo concerto with an orchestra at a Christchurch concert, and played in the pit orchestra alongside professional musicians for our school musical. We also have weekly Alexander technique lessons and accompaniment sessions, which allow us to focus on improving ourselves as performers.
“I used to have a limited repertoire for singing before coming to Bryanston, but after joining, my repertoire now ranges from opera to jazz. I am often encouraged to try out different styles and explore the entirety of my vocal range.”
Evelyn Chow joined us in the Sixth Form as a music scholar. When she left Bryanston in 2023 she was admitted into Junior Guildhall and was offered a place at Trinity Laban Conservatoire for Music and Dance. She is currently a student at King’s College London doing a music degree with a choral scholarship and is studying under Laura Jellicoe for the flute at the Royal Academy of Music.
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Music teaching with passion and expertise
Our music teaching staff, supported by over 30 Visiting Music Teachers, bring incredible passion, expertise, and knowledge to their roles.
Through over 600 individual music lessons a week, pupils are mentored and inspired to reach their full musical potential and talented pupils are stretched as much as possible.
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Xavier Iles
Director of Music
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Graham Scott
Deputy Director of Music & Head of Keyboard
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Danielle Prosser
Head of Academic Music
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Camilla Foster Mitchell
Head of Singing
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Luke Selby
Head of Modern Music
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Naomi Maddick
Head of Percussion
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Dugald Clark
Head of Woodwind and Brass
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Christina Scott
Head of Strings
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