The Music Society supports the great variety of music-making that goes on at KGS. School concerts, the Choral Society, workshops, house music competitions and numerous other musical initiatives all benefit from the Society’s ‘behind the scenes’ help; providing refreshments and raising funds to provide valuable assistance to the School.

The Music Society provides a real opportunity for parents to become truly involved in the musical life of the School. We welcome new members – current and ex-parents, former-pupils, members of staff and patrons outside the School. If you enjoy music and are keen to help your son or daughter make the most of their musical time here at KGS, please do join us.

KINGSTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL MUSIC SOCIETY(Charity registration no. 1052645)

Pupils really benefit from our support

Over the last 26 years, the Music Society has contributed to new grand pianos, violas, xylophones and a double bass and also donated a beautiful Clavinova Piano to the School.

We fund a full year’s music lessons for several pupils who take up “rare” instruments missing from the orchestras. In 2015-2016, four pupils will be able to take up instruments like the oboe, bassoon or trombone.

We give financial support to music workshops and masterclasses, including the dynamic and ever popular Third Year Maroon Town ska workshop, Earth Song African drumming workshop for Second Years and an Opera workshop for First Years.

We have made donations towards new violins and a range of brass instruments which enable every First Year pupil to have experience of playing an instrument.

We have supported the School choir trips to Germany, Venice, Salzburg and most recently, Rome, by funding the hire of inspiring and beautiful performance venues.

A full calendar of musical events

Music at KGS is truly inclusive and most pupils find they become involved at some level of musical collaboration and performance. As such there are plenty of events for parents and friends to enjoy.

Here are some dates for your diary:

Autumn Term 2015

Thursday 15 October tbc (School Hall):

Junior Concert involving all First Year pupils.

Tuesday 10 November (Lovekyn Chapel):

Music Society Concert with drinks and nibbles and performances from the new music scholars.

The evening will also incorporate a brief Music Society AGM where you can find out a bit more about the organisation and meet the Music Staff.

• Mr Moritz von Freyhold (Director of Music)• Miss Pippa Hyde (Assistant Director of Music)• Mr Jason Tierney (Music Teacher)• Mrs Tanya Watkins (Music Administrator)

Wednesday 18 tbc November (School Hall):

School ConcertEveryone is very welcome at any School concert. We very much hope to see you and to have the pleasure of your company at other Music Society events.

Why not get involved?

At every level, from supporting musical events, to serving refreshments at concerts and choral society rehearsals, to becoming a full committee member of the Society, your involvement will help to further the enjoyment of music at Kingston Grammar School. And joining the Music Society is a great way to meet other like-minded parents.

Membership Details:

Annual family membership is only £15 per year.

Please do consider joining the Music Society. You can pay by cash (at the AGM or any other KGS musical function), by cheque or by standing order. And if you can complete the enclosed Gift Aid Form, your contribution goes further.

Gift Aid

The Music Society is a Registered Charity and, with the permission of the taxpayer, is entitled to reclaim income tax from HM Revenue & Customs through the Gift Aid scheme. It helps the Society if your family membership is paid for by a taxpayer who signs the enclosed Gift Aid form. The subscription for future years will be added to the School bill if you pay by cash or cheque.

Contact our Membership Secretary, Liz Burell: ken.liz@sky.com

We look forward to meeting you at the many musical events that take place at KGS.

With thanks to Rajiv Sachdev, www.firstphotographer.com for the majority of the photos.