Christmas Carol Services

Christmas Carol Services

St Mary’s Church was awash with angelic and beautiful music last Monday and Tuesday as Cokethorpe celebrated its two Christmas Carol Services. The Senior and Prep Chamber Choirs were on stunning form, with both congregations being treated to glorious and moving...
The Wonderful World of Music at Cokethorpe

The Wonderful World of Music at Cokethorpe

What does Bach (the GOAT – says our Director of Music, and he ought to know!) have in common with jazz legend Sonny Rollins? Or Tchaikovsky (he of the awesome arabesques) with ‘60s Geordie rockers The Animals? On paper, perhaps, nothing much, but in the...
Swift House Sing their way to Success

Swift House Sing their way to Success

The Senior School were in good voice as each House took to the stage to sing their hearts out in the much-loved annual House Singing Competition. The six Houses each performed their choice of song, with enthusiasm and aplomb. Vanbrugh sent out an ‘SOS’ to all the Abba...
Start of Year Concert Hitting the Right Notes

Start of Year Concert Hitting the Right Notes

It took no small amount of courage for pupils to perform in the Start of Year Concert on Thursday 12 September, as most had not had a lesson for over two months. However, the parents, pupils and staff that gathered in the Corinthian Room that evening were treated to...
Music Award Holders Magical at Concert

Music Award Holders Magical at Concert

The Music Award Holders’ Concert was a wonderful occasion, showcasing the talents of our incredible musicians. From the First Form to the Sixth Form, pupils from across the Senior School came together to perform on a range of instruments covering a variety of styles....