Music at PGS 

Music holds a central place in the life of PGS. We are proud to be an inclusive, vibrant and busy department and believe that musical opportunities must be available for all pupils at whatever stage in their musical journey, whether they are diploma-level music scholars or just starting to learn their first instrument.  

We currently offer around 30 ensembles each week in the senior school and encourage all pupils to engage in playing with others, both to build essential musical skills, but also to foster a genuine sense of community in the department and the school. The whole school gets involved with the annual House Shout and the House Music Competitions. 

We are proud of our partnership work and regularly collaborate with the Gabrieli Consort as part of the nationwide ROAR singing projects. Closer to home we often support the work of the Cathedral sing project, and our older musicians spend time in local primary schools helping to teach sessions and performing in assemblies. We also have our own community choir which is open to anybody, including a number of current and former parents and staff.  

There are so many exciting aspects to music at PGS and the best way to experience the magic is to come along to some of our events and hear it all for yourself! I look forward to welcoming you. 

Alex Goodwin 

Director of Music