We have an enviable recording history, having released rock, jazz, Big Band, choir and ensemble CDs. Many pupils learn musical instruments during the school day. So as not to disrupt the same lesson each week there is a rolling rota of instrumental lessons.
Pupils can take part in a variety of musical groups. The below list shows current pupil involvement in music at Brentwood School
| Musical Activity | Number of Pupils Involved |
| Symphony Orchestra | 60 |
| Concert Band | 40 |
| Band | 60 |
| Big Band | 30 |
| Choral Society | 100 |
| Choir | 40 |
| String Orchestra | 30 |
| Chamber Choir | 20 |
| Wind Quartets | 10 |
| Total | 390 |
Brentwood School's Big Band
Brentwood School's Big Band is world famous. Formed in 1983 by Old Brentwood David Pickthall, who became the School's Director of Music in 1987, the band has given hundreds of concerts in England and Europe, playing to enthusiastic audiences numbering several thousands. Annual visits to Nuremburg, Germany, have taken place for over a dozen years, from which has developed a strong association with the Big Band of Wolfram-von-Eschenbach-Gymnasium. Members of the Big Band are aged from 13 to 18, and all play two or more instruments. To hear a sample of music by the Big Band please click here
Music & Choral Scholarships
Brentwood School offers Music and Choral scholarships for talented young musicians and singers. To find out more about the scholarship please read the below booklet or register with us by clicking here
Scholarships & Bursaries Booklet 2011.pdf(815.01 KB)
