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Westminster City School’s newly formed Orchestra welcomed professional musicians from Sinfonia Smith Square on Monday 9 November for a joint workshop and rehearsal in preparation for its first performance at the school’s Carol Service on Thursday 17 December.

Established this academic year by Miss Chan, Director of Music, the WCS Orchestra brings together students from Year 7 through to Year 13, amongst the school’s peripatetic music teachers. The orchestra meets every Monday lunchtime with students from different year groups rehearsing together as they prepare to perform an ambitious piece of music at St Margaret’s Church.

Reflecting on the afternoon, Miss Chan said:
"I don’t think I’ve ever been more proud of our WCS musicians. They have been tackling a really ambitious piece and it’s been exceptional to see them learning, developing and experiencing something new in every rehearsal.

"This was our longest rehearsal yet, an incredible three hours, and I was so impressed by the students’ engagement, enthusiasm and commitment start to finish. Seeing students from different year groups come together, support one another and share their love of music was fantastic."

The professional musicians from Sinfonia Smith Square will also join the students for their performance at the Carol Service, marking an important first occasion for the new ensemble.

Miss Chan added:
"I’m very excited to see them perform together for the first time at our Carol Service. The students have worked so hard, and having professional musicians rehearsing and performing with them makes this first performance even more special."

The Carol Service takes place on Thursday 17 December 2026 at St Margaret’s Church from 4:30pm- 6:30pm, where the WCS Orchestra will make its debut after a term of rehearsals and preparation.

Thank you to Sinfonia Smith Square for their continued support of music at Westminster City School.