The Performing Arts

The quality and range of opportunities in the performing arts at St Mary’s, Worcester, is excellent and as the recent Independent School Inspectorate noted both Preparatory and Senior School girls demonstrate

“a high level of artistic attainment and appreciation.”

Self-expression is seen as important in all departments of the school. Drama has a high profile and there are numerous opportunities for all pupils to be involved in the performing arts in both Preparatory and Senior Schools. Plays, shows and concerts are an integral part of school life.

There is a strong tradition of singing and each term there are opportunities for performance in all departments. Peripatetic music teachers offer specialist music tuition and both Preparatory and Senior Schools boast fine orchestras, choirs and instrumental groups.

Highlights in 2010 included the choir reaching the final of the Barnardo’s choral competition at the Royal Festival Hall in London, competing at the Cheltenham Festival, the Help for Heroes concert at Birmingham Symphony Hall, the Spirit of Christmas at Worcester Cathedral and the choir’s very successful concert tour of Ireland last summer.