Latest news

Year 10 GCSE Music students from Westminster City School visited the Royal Festival Hall at the Southbank Centre on Thursday 12 November to attend a concert by the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), designed specifically for students studying GCSE Music.

The concert brought several areas of the GCSE syllabus into focus, allowing students to hear music they have been studying in the classroom performed by a professional orchestra. The programme also highlighted the development of the concerto through the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods with film music. Throughout the performance, a presenter explained and analysed musical features, while interactive quizzes encouraged students to listen closely and test their knowledge.

Miss Chan, Director of Music at Westminster City School, said:

"The concert was brilliant and very educational. During the performances, there were quizzes on the screen, and the presenter broke down and analysed the musical features we were hearing.
 
"It was fantastic for students to experience what they are studying in the classroom performed live by a professional orchestra. Joshua and Ari both said how much they enjoyed the concert and appreciated the chance to visit such a prestigious venue. Ari really enjoyed the interactive quiz and was proud of how many answers he got right."

The visit offered students a different way to engage with their GCSE studies, hearing how individual instruments, musical techniques and styles come together in a full orchestral performance.

Huge thank you to the London Philharmonic Orchestra for welcoming our students and making this experience possible.