Music
Promotes craftsmanship and intellectual curiosity while building confidence.
At Berkhamsted we have a strong musical tradition, with a flourishing choir and orchestra who perform at services, concerts, community recitals and as part of large-scale drama productions throughout the school year.
We believe that music truly benefits our students, helping them to grow in confidence. Tuition for singing and a wide variety of instruments is provided by our own staff as well as visiting specialist tutors.
Currently around 50% of Berkhamsted students play a musical instrument.
Our ‘Big Band’ is extremely popular, whilst each spring our most talented musicians are given the opportunity to compete for the title of Young Berkhamsted Musician of the Year, which is decided by an external adjudicator.
The school delivers on its motto of ‘Developing Remarkable People’ – students are notably engaging and enjoy taking part in everything the school has to offer.
Clearly an academically driven department, it’s refreshing to meet the Head of Sixth, Martin Walker, and hear that the students get the support and encouragement to find and follow their own path whatever that may be – from setting up their own business or doing an apprenticeship.
We make be back from Austria, but we’re sure our students have made lots of memories to last a lifetime. Thank you for a week of high quality music-making!
Keep an eye out for new photos and clips, including students yodeling and excerpts from our final concert in Filzmoos.
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We make be back from Austria, but we’re sure our students have made lots of memories to last a lifetime. Thank you for a week of high quality music-making!
Keep an eye out for new photos and clips, including students yodeling and excerpts from our final concert in Filzmoos.
#teamberko #berkhamstedmusic #austriamusictour2023
Can parents please park on Kings Road or in the drop off area. Please leave the driveway and the Knox Johnson turning circle clear for the coach and trailer. Thank you! #berkhamstedmusic #teamberko #austriamusictour2023 #remarkablepeople
Can parents please park on Kings Road or in the drop off area. Please leave the driveway and the Knox Johnson turning circle clear for the coach and trailer. Thank you! #berkhamstedmusic #teamberko #austriamusictour2023 #remarkablepeople
Leaving Dover. Estimated ETA at Knox Johnson is 12.00 (midday). See you there!
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Leaving Dover. Estimated ETA at Knox Johnson is 12.00 (midday). See you there!
#berkhamstedmusic #teamberko #austriamusictour2023 #remarkablepeople
All onboard and waiting to sail at 8.20am. We will arrive in Dover at 8.50am (GMT). Once on the coach we will issue our Berkhamsted Knox Johnson ETA. #berkhamstedmusic #teamberko #austriamusictour2023 #remarkablepeople
All onboard and waiting to sail at 8.20am. We will arrive in Dover at 8.50am (GMT). Once on the coach we will issue our Berkhamsted Knox Johnson ETA. #berkhamstedmusic #teamberko #austriamusictour2023 #remarkablepeople
Just arrived at the Port of Calais! Hoping to hop on the 8.20am (if it’s running). More travel updates to follow…. #teamberko #austriamusictour2023 #berkhamstedmusic #remarkablepeople
Just arrived at the Port of Calais! Hoping to hop on the 8.20am (if it’s running). More travel updates to follow…. #teamberko #austriamusictour2023 #berkhamstedmusic #remarkablepeople
Due to a few unavoidable traffic issues, we now won’t make the 6.50am ferry. We’re going to try for the 8.25am instead. More updates on our ETA to follow. WATCH THIS SPACE!
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Due to a few unavoidable traffic issues, we now won’t make the 6.50am ferry. We’re going to try for the 8.25am instead. More updates on our ETA to follow. WATCH THIS SPACE!
#austriamusictour2023 #berkhamstedmusic #teamberko #remarkablepeople
It’s been amazing Austria! We now being the long trip back to Berkhamsted! #berkhamstedmusic #austriamusictour #remarkablepeople #austriamusictrip2023 #teamberko
It’s been amazing Austria! We now being the long trip back to Berkhamsted! #berkhamstedmusic #austriamusictour #remarkablepeople #austriamusictrip2023 #teamberko
A postponed Round Up for Day Five. In the morning, we went on a Rodelbahn (Tobogganing) with some amazing views. After our lunchtime concert, we then went on a Schiffahren (Boat Trip) across the lake. Viel Spass! #teamberko #berkhamstedmusic #austriamusictour2023
A postponed Round Up for Day Five. In the morning, we went on a Rodelbahn (Tobogganing) with some amazing views. After our lunchtime concert, we then went on a Schiffahren (Boat Trip) across the lake. Viel Spass! #teamberko #berkhamstedmusic #austriamusictour2023
A collection of excerpts and photos from our lunchtime concert yesterday at Strobl am Wolfgangsee. Featuring orchestra, big band, barbershop, solos, students dancing and audience participation! #teamberko #berkhamstedmusic #austriamusictour2023
A collection of excerpts and photos from our lunchtime concert yesterday at Strobl am Wolfgangsee. Featuring orchestra, big band, barbershop, solos, students dancing and audience participation! #teamberko #berkhamstedmusic #austriamusictour2023
In case you missed our story, here are some snapshots from our first concert this evening in Fuschl. Bring on tomorrow!
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In case you missed our story, here are some snapshots from our first concert this evening in Fuschl. Bring on tomorrow!
#teamberko #berkhamstedmusic #austriamusictour2023
Day Four Round Up. Everyone has been incredibly busy today as we’ve visited Salzburg and performed a concert in Fuschl. Highlights included a trip to the Fortress and visiting Mozart’s birthplace.
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Day Four Round Up. Everyone has been incredibly busy today as we’ve visited Salzburg and performed a concert in Fuschl. Highlights included a trip to the Fortress and visiting Mozart’s birthplace.
#teamberko #berkhamstedmusic #austriamusictour2023
Day 3 Round Up. The morning began with a trip to the Salt Mines in Hallein, which involved sliding between caverns. Then we went to the Hellbrunn Palace, visiting the pavilion from the Sound of Music and the Wasserspiele (a.k.a. Tricky fountain). We then finished off with rehearsals back at the hotel. Guten Nacht!
#teamberko #berkhamstedmusic #AustriaMusicTour2023
Day 3 Round Up. The morning began with a trip to the Salt Mines in Hallein, which involved sliding between caverns. Then we went to the Hellbrunn Palace, visiting the pavilion from the Sound of Music and the Wasserspiele (a.k.a. Tricky fountain). We then finished off with rehearsals back at the hotel. Guten Nacht!
#teamberko #berkhamstedmusic #AustriaMusicTour2023
