Music news

Tonbridge Choristers at Windsor

Wed 10th Jun 2009

Tonbridge Choristers at Windsor

On Wednesday 13th May the Tonbridge School Chapel Choir sang Evensong at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. Choral Evensong is the mainstay of Cathedral and Collegiate choirs throughout the country and ...

Tue 28th Apr 2009

ABRSM Music Examination Results

The following boys achieved a Distinction in their recent Grade 7 examinations, Charles Black (MH), Oboe Felix Canetty-Clark (Sc), Piano James Gower-Smith (SH), Clarinet Tom Watts (WH), Singing Jamie Woollard ...

Tue 17th Mar 2009

Achievement

Congratulations to Tiarnan Cotter (FH), who has been selected for the National Schools’ Symphony Orchestra.

Oxbridge Successes

Mon 26th Jan 2009

Oxbridge Successes

Congratulations to the 28 Tonbridgians who have won places or conditional offers of places for entry to Oxford or Cambridge in 2009 or 2010: Michael AndersonSHEconomics & ManagementSt Peter's, Oxford ...

Thu 8th Jan 2009

Achievement

Congratulations to Edward Bonner (ex Sc 1999-2004) who has auditioned successfully for a place at Trinity College of Music from September for two years to continue his vocal studies.

Sun 14th Dec 2008

Trophy Winners

Rugby Senior House MatchesTo be awarded in LT09 Junior House MatchesTo be awarded in LT09 Senior LeaguesJH Junior LeaguesPH Senior 7sJH Junior 7sFH Novi 7sFH Players' Player CupR Gower PS ...

Sun 14th Dec 2008

Michaelmas Achievements

GCSE and A level outstanding performances AEA Spanish (edexcel): out of 238 candidates Paul Merchant (ex WW) was among the top ten scoring candidates. Government and Politics A Level ( ...

Thu 11th Sep 2008

Summer 2008 Holiday Achievements

In the 40th Anniversary International Chemistry Olympiad held in Hungary, Peter Aisher (ex FH 2003-08) achieved a bronze medal. The UK team of 4 also attained two silver medals and ...

2008 Scholars

Mon 23rd Jun 2008

2008 Scholars

The following awards have been made for entry to Tonbridge in September 2008: Entry At 13+ Academic Scholarships (in Order Of Merit) 1Nick Whitney(Ainslie Scholarship)Tonbridge School and Solefield 2Thomas HarrisHolmewood ...

Thu 5th Jun 2008

Tonbridge at Buckingham Palace

On 29th April a Tonbridge School minibus drove across the forecourt of Buckingham Palace and through the portico at the front of the Palace. The minibus was taking nine Tonbridge ...

Canaries in a Coal Mine

Wed 28th May 2008

Canaries in a Coal Mine

Six events in two days more than fulfilled the aims of the Canaries in a Coal Mine Climate Change awareness raising project. The rain did not dampen spirits (even if ...

Tue 18th Mar 2008

Achievement

Congratulations to Max Puller SH5 and Darren Anderson PS5 for their achievements in Music. Max has gained a Licentiate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with Distinction (Piano) ...

Wed 23rd Jan 2008

Achievement

Congratulations to Peter Aisher FH5 who has won the Hans and Mary Romney Memorial Prize for Music by achieving the highest marks for Music at AS level in 2007. The ...

Thu 28th Jun 2007

Achievement

Congratulations to James Hill (PH 1998 - 2003) who has gained a 1st Class degree in Music from Bristol University.

2007 Scholarship Awards

Tue 15th May 2007

2007 Scholarship Awards

With the award of 23 academic scholarships in early May, a total of 50 scholarships have now been awarded to the 13+ entry to Tonbridge in September 2007, with 7 ...

Mon 23rd Apr 2007

Achievements from the Easter Holidays 2007

Academic Old Tonbridgians Henry Cullen (WH 2001 - 05) Balliol and Joshua Lom (CH 2001 - 05) New College both achieved firsts in Classics Mods (Classical Honour Moderations) at Oxford. ...

Wed 18th Apr 2007

Associated Board Music Examination Results for Lent Term 2007

Music results for the Associated Board Examinations in the Lent term.

Wed 13th Dec 2006

Trophy Winners, Michaelmas Term 2006

Rugby Senior House MatchesPH Junior House MatchesPH Senior LeaguesPS Junior LeaguesJH Senior 7sPH Junior 7sPS Novi 7sHS Players' Player of the YearMark Francis WH Andrew Bird WH Cross-Country Now all ...

Mark Forkgen's Inaugural Concert

Fri 8th Dec 2006

Mark Forkgen's Inaugural Concert

Mark Forkgen joins Tonbridge as Director of Music from a career as a professional conductor. After studying at Queens' College, Cambridge, he became Conducting Scholar at the Guildhall School of ...

Tue 26th Sep 2006

Achievement

Congratulations to Rob Currall and OJ Ruthven (both FH 1998 - 2003) who have both gained Firsts in their university exams: Rob in his 2nd year History exams at Durham, ...