Drama, Music & the Arts

Co-Curricular Drama, Music & the Arts

Even if pupils do not study Drama at A Level, there are plenty of opportunities at Sherborne Girls to get on stage and perform or help behind the scenes.

Our thriving Drama Department puts on productions throughout the year, with a major joint production at the end of the Michaelmas Term with Sherborne School. Girls also have the chance to write or direct their own plays, attend drama lectures and screenings or run workshops for younger years.

House plays are very important, too, and as a Sixth-Form pupil, they will have the opportunity to produce, act, or work backstage for both their House or School productions, at both Sherborne Girls and Sherborne School.

Arts Award Gold

If pupils are already taking part in some of the co-curricular Drama offered, they may want to work towards an Arts Award Gold. As well as taking part in an Arts activity (such as one of the school productions or choreographing House Dance) they would need to research the arts sector, review a performance they have seen, debate an arts issue, and run their own arts project – such as directing House Drama, writing a play, teaching younger girls how to make their own clothes, or putting on a musical theatre night. This is a great way for pupils to receive accreditation for the creative work they are already doing at School.

Speech & Drama

Speech and Drama supports life skills, bringing with it confidence, self-expression, and an ability to empathise with a wide variety of personality types. In addition, the higher medal grades of both LAMDA and Trinity Guildhall carry UCAS points for some HE courses.

It ties in with Drama as a curriculum subject since, in the process of working on a variety of scripted pieces, we discuss issues such as theatrical style, specific playwrights, theatre practitioners, and periods in theatrical history. Above all, Speech and Drama is fun!

“Arts Award allows girls to learn new skills, do some research into their favourite performer or director and pass on their learning to others. They keep a portfolio of evidence to be submitted at the end of the year where they can gain a nationally recognised award.”

The Music never stops

Music is in the lifeblood of Sherborne Girls. There are so many chances for girls to immerse themselves in music: whatever their level, they will find challenges, rewards and expert teaching.

From Senior Choir to chamber music, String Orchestra to Big Band, there are opportunities to make music every day. We have many joint activities with the boys of Sherborne School, including Symphony Orchestra and Choral Society. If singing is what matters most, the renowned Madrigal Society is the perfect ensemble. There are regular performance opportunities, both in School and beyond, as well as overseas tours every two years.