Music for everyone

The Music Department at the British Council School works to provide an excellent musical education to all our pupils, thanks to music they develop skills such as emotional and auditory intelligence, coordination, sociability, creativity, and self-esteem among others, as well as benefiting from an education in values as they grow up.

Music at the British Council School fills every corner of our school through a wide variety of musical activities and is integrated into every section daily:

Early Years

  • Music and Movement
  • Dance
  • Strings in Class

Primary

  • Express Music
  • Music and Movement
  • Musical Garden - Percussion in Class
  • Magic Ukuleles
  • ClassBand

Secondary

  • Music Tech

Music21 "Grow with Music"®

All these subjects are complemented by Music21 Supra Curricular programme, where pupils can learn to play the following instruments from an early age:

  • Violin
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • Flute
  • Clarinet
  • Saxophone
  • Trumpet
  • Trombone
  • Guitar
  • Piano
  • Voice
  • Drums

Music ensembles

The British Council School offers a variety of groups to develop their musical skills through teamwork. Students will enjoy being part of instrumental ensembles such as:

  • Orchestras
  • Chamber Ensembles
  • Rock Bands
  • Big Bands Ensembles
  • Brass Band
  • Choirs

Concerts and events

Our young musicians frequently perform at musical events both inside and outside the School, giving our students the opportunity to demonstrate their progress and talent.

The British Council School participates in events such as the Hay Festival in Segovia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Christmas concert, charity concerts, Musical Theatre, spring concert, and ending the school year with numerous summer concerts.

Each ceremony that takes place at the school also includes musical performances by the pupils themselves.

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