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The OL Club Carol Service and Christmas Party
Over 250 OLs, families and friends gathered at St Peter’s Church in Eaton Square, SW1 for a festive evening of traditional carols, seasonal readings and joyful celebration. Lessons were read by Alexa Bailey (Manor 2000-2002), Philip Womack (Sanderson’s 1995-2000), Rosie Scott- Griffin (Manor 2002-2007), Jeremy Tomlinson (Honorary Secretary of the Friends of Lancing Chapel), […]
18 December 2025
Advent Concert – Jed’s World Premiere
On Friday 28 November, 94 Lancing students participated in the Advent Concert, featuring a wide range of musical styles, from festive favourites to a world premiere! The evening opened with an energetic performance by the Concert Band, expertly conducted by Lili R and Tom C, with pieces ranging from Sousa’s classic, Liberty Bell, to […]
3 December 2025
The House Singing Competition 2025
On Monday 13 October, the ever-popular and eagerly anticipated annual House Singing Competition took place, marking the opening of this year’s House Music Competition. The afternoon saw an impressive standard of performances, with every House taking to the stage, and many incorporating inventive instrumental accompaniments and creative use of props. This year’s adjudicator, Mr Oliver […]
16 October 2025
Celebrating the Musical Achievements of Lancing College OLs
At Lancing College, we are pleased to have an extraordinary number of exceptionally gifted alumni (OLs) who are making waves both nationally and internationally as musicians. This Saturday, Will Scotland performed on French Horn with the BBC Symphony Orchestra in the Last Night of the Proms. Earlier this year, Zachary Hayward also played French Horn […]
18 September 2025
Head Master’s Lecture: Music and the Brain
On Wednesday 14 May 2025, Dr Malcolm Johnston, Professor of Radiology and Medical Education at Brighton and Sussex Medical School visited Lancing College to give a fascinating Head Master’s Lecture entitled Music and the Brain. Professor Johnston, also a violinist, pianist and conductor, impressed the keen audience by demonstrating his scientific understanding of music. […]
9 July 2025
Summer 2025 Junior Concert is a Showcase of Young Musical Talent at Lancing
On 21 May, we heard an array of Third and Fourth Form musicians perform in an impressive and entertaining concert. Sinfonia, directed by Miss Emilie Harlow, opened the concert with three musical items well-known to all. The Galop from William Tell and Risk Everything for a Dream was followed by a musical medley from Disney’s […]
7 July 2025
Pupils Take to the Stage for the 2025 Band Showcase
On 25 March, pupils from across the College took to the stage for the annual Band Showcase – an evening that celebrated musical talent in all its forms. From classical to jazz, rock to Disney classics, the evening served to highlight the depth and variety of music-making form the young musicians we’re lucky to have […]
27 May 2025
Prep School Musicians Take Centre Stage at Lancing College
On Thursday 9 May, Lancing College welcomed over 70 pupils from six neighbouring prep schools to our Annual Prep Schools’ Orchestral Day. The day began with refreshments in the Lancing College Chapel Memorial Cloister, followed by warm-ups and tune-ups. Pupils then enjoyed a full rehearsal in the spectacular setting of the Chapel. During break times […]
21 May 2025
From Swift to Debussy – A Musical Journey at Lancing’s Orchestral Concert
The Orchestral and Chamber Music concert was a sublime evening of music performed by some of Lancing’s top musicians. The first half of the concert featured a variety of chamber groups whilst the second half showcased the String Chamber Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra. The concert opened with the String Quartet performing an arrangement of Wildest […]
2 April 2025
Pupils Hit All The Right Notes at the Annual Inter-House Music Competition
The House Music Competition began in October with the House Singing Competition, followed by the Rock and Pop competition in December. Over the past two weeks, there have been over 250 solo, duet and ensemble entries into the competition ranging from Class 1 (Grades 1-3) to the Open (Grade 8+) Class, culminating in the Open […]
10 February 2025
Lancing Rocks! Inside the 2024 Winter Rock Concert
On Thursday 12 December we enjoyed another fantastic Rock Concert. This concert was a culmination of a term’s work at the Rock Music Workshops, run by Mr Barry Worley, and involved students from all year groups. Highlights included a debut performance from a band largely made up of Third Form students with vocals by Lolly […]
18 December 2024
Lancing Musicians Take Centre Stage at 2025 Advent Concert
Friday 29 November marked the highly anticipated Advent Concert. This year’s programme featured a range of styles, from Brahms to Herbie Hancock, and almost everything in between! Concert Band opened the evening with a medley from Beauty and the Beast before Sinfonia took to the stage with renditions of Pure Imagination and Shackelford Banks. Sinfonia […]
6 December 2024
Lancing College Choir Performs at St Paul’s Cathedral
Our talented choir had the privilege of performing at the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral, renowned for its remarkable 10-second acoustic. The choir delivered an impressive performance, featuring music by Stanford and Fauré, under the direction of Mr Alexander Mason, our Director of Music. Mr Mason praised the choir for their outstanding performance, noting, “Solos were […]
14 October 2024
Students and Staff Rock Out at the Summer Rock Concert 2024
On the last evening of term large numbers of the school gathered on the grassy banks of the college to enjoy the annual, open air, Summer Rock Concert. It was a truly memorable evening and the audience was blessed with perfect weather to enjoy the line-up of songs from Oasis to Artic Monkeys, and Leonard […]
22 July 2024
Lancing College Chapel hosts community Opera
‘Beware the Mackerel Sky’ Earlier this Summer term Lancing College Chapel hosted a community company of musicians and spectators for a unique musical performance project in celebration of our 175th Anniversary Year and the opening of Shipley Arts Festival 2024. 180 local Sussex school children (from primary, prep, and secondary schools) united in the Lancing […]
3 June 2024
Maestros at our Annual Prep Schools’ Orchestral Day
On Thursday, 9 May Lancing College welcomed over 70 pupils from six neighbouring prep schools to our Annual Prep Schools’ Orchestral Day. Arriving early morning, the day started with refreshments in the Lancing College Chapel Memorial Cloister which was closely followed by warm-ups and tune-ups. Pupils then enjoyed a full rehearsal in the spectacular setting […]
15 May 2024
Eusebius Quartet Concert in Great School
On Thursday 21 March, we welcomed the Eusebius Quartet to Great School, featuring Lancing’s cello teacher, Hannah Sloane. They opened with Beethoven’s String Quartet No.16 with Hannah briefly explaining the key motifs to the audience, shedding new light on the work, both for those unfamiliar with Beethoven’s chamber music and seasoned listeners. From the electrifying […]
25 March 2024
Lent Band Showcase
This term’s marathon of musical events continued into the last week of term with two concerts, the first of which took place on Tuesday 19th March, showcasing the many bands at the College. As well as the two biggest (or at least loudest) ensembles – Big Band and Concert Band – there was a solo […]
21 March 2024
175th Anniversary Concert
Music has always played a significant role in Lancing College’s past anniversaries and in this, our 175th year, the tradition continues. On 13 March 2024, current parents, OLs, former parents, staff and pupils gathered at Southwark Cathedral for a magnificent celebratory concert. The South Bank of the River Thames echoed with the sounds of our […]
20 March 2024
Results of the 2023-24 House Music Competition
It has been a sensational year for Music at Lancing College. As we celebrate our 175th Anniversary Year, we have also been celebrating the extraordinary musical talents of our pupils. From the House Music Competition, to Beware the Mackerel Sky, an intergenerational opera featuring vocalists and musicians from across the College community, our 175th birthday […]
13 March 2024
Celebrating Chinese New Year
On Sunday 11 February, Lancing College celebrated Chinese New Year with their annual party organised by Head of Chinese, Qiao Liang. Please read Nicola K’s article about the event below. A Great Night to Remember Celebrating the year 2024, we plunged into the excitement of Chinese New Year, marking the Year of the Dragon with […]
11 February 2024