St Edmund's School Music Department

06/06/2025

Our brand new music trailer is here!

Take a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the incredible musical life of the school — from rehearsals and lessons to concerts, productions, and everything in between.

It’s just a snapshot of the energy, creativity and talent we see every day, and we couldn’t be prouder of what our pupils and staff achieve together.

31/10/2024

Brilliant, got your tickets yet?

26/10/2024

Here’s an exclusive for a Saturday night!
The world famous Ronnie Scott’s All Stars will be at the Festival on the Hill at St Edmund’s School, Canterbury on Sunday 29 June, 3pm. ‘An Afternoon at the Movies,’ some of the most loved music from films performed by this stellar band from the worlds best jazz club! Ticket info coming soon….

15/10/2024

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/canterbury/st-edmunds-school-theatre/275-st-edmunds-school-presents-freddy-kempf/2024-11-18/19:30/t-zzagzpd

Freddy Kempf in concert! Monday 18th November, St Edmund's Theatre, tickets now on sale. Freddy was a pupil at the school and a winner of the BBC Musician of the Year. Freddy has a cray schedule worldwide and we are so pleased he's fitting in this concert for us, an evening not to be missed...

Tickets on sale...

26/09/2024

Think this one is going to be almost sold out before we launch it! Bootleg Beatles opening our 2025 Festival, Wednesday 25th June! Can tell you that, by very popular demand the inspirational Mark De-Lisser will be with us again on Friday 27th June!

02/09/2024

Join us for a truly unique evening as the sensational Emma Smith takes the stage to perform She Sings Sinatra with a Big Band at St Edmund's School! As part of our 275th anniversary celebrations, this unforgettable event promises timeless classics, incredible talent, and a night of pure entertainment.

Tickets are selling fast, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this special celebration! Grab yours now and experience an evening of music you won’t forget!

31/08/2024

Quite a few people asked me about tickets to see Freddy Kempf play in November - the link is now live! Monday 18th November!!
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-edmunds-school-canterbury

28/08/2024

This is going to be very special! Stunning all star Big Band with the sensational Emma Smith Music performing She Sings Sinatra! Now on sale!!
Friday 20 September, 730pm St Edmund's School Canterbury Theatre!

06/08/2024

For those of you who came to see the splendid Ray Gelato and the Giants at Festival on the Hill 2023! Ray is in town again at the Herne Bay Jazz & Swing Fest! Support live music and come and see this swinging band of the highest order, see you there!

https://thekingshall.com/event/soho-superstars-ray-gelato-the-giants/

26/07/2024

A date for your diary if you like Big Band music, who doesn't!!

Emma Smith Music 'She Sings Sinatra' arrangements by Callum Au with an all star Big Band. The album was launched with two sell out dates at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club and you can hear this stellar line up, Friday 20th September in the Theatre at St Edmund's School, tickets now live!!

https://youtu.be/RDj0-d4GrLQ?si=uFOuEK-25EUZjgNq
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-edmunds-school-canterbury/275-st-edmunds-school-presents-emma-smith-she-sings-sinatra-with-big-band/e-ylevda

Hi Darlings!When I was a little girl, all I ever wanted was to be able to sing the songs that the cool guys on my grandads record player would sing. I loved...

27/06/2024

We were so lucky to have hosted the Pasadena Roof orchestra to open our Festival on the Hill last night. Classy, brilliant playing and such an experience for our pupils to watch musicians of the highest calibre. It's the pupils turn tonight in our sold out St Ed's Got Talent!

27/06/2024

On Day2 a day of rehearsals then we're doing Evensong at the Cathedral 530pm and then a sold out St Ed's Got Talent in our Festival Marquee...