Music
A timetable of musical groups is available on noticeboards in the Music Department.
A list of Musical activities is available on the Extracurricular Timetable - click HERE
Concert Band
The band rehearses each Monday after school and performs at Christmas time in local venues around Holywood and also at the Spring Concert in the Ulster Hall. Pupils in Years 8-14 are welcome to attend.
Junior Choir
Junior choir is made up of pupils in Years 8-10 and has around 130 pupils attending on a weekly basis. Their performances include carol singing at Bloomfields shopping centre and the annual Spring Concert in the Ulster Hall. Their repertoire is wide ranging.
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Jazz Group
This lively swing group play a variety of gigs including Victoria Square at Christmas and the Black Box Studio in Belfast. Their extensive repertoire includes well-known film themes, big band sounds and contemporary Jazz.
Brass Group
The school brass group rehearse each week before school and is open to pupils in Years 11-14. Their performances include the school carol service, prize day and the Spring Concert in the Ulster Hall. They have a varied repertoire of well known popular melodies.
Sullivan Singers
This is a senior SATB choir for pupils in Years 11-14 who perform a wide variety of choral repertoire. Along with the annual school musical events, Sullivan Singers enjoy performing in the wider community including performances at the Harbour Commissioner’s Office at Christmas and local venues.
Senior Girls Singers
This is a Senior All Girls Choir for pupils in Years 11-14 who perform at all annual school musical events.
Traditional Group
This Irish traditional group has been a popular group in the school for many years.
Orchestra
The school orchestra is open to pupils in Years 8-14 and meets after school each week on a Thursday. It has around 80 members and performs a mixture of classical, film and popular music.
Percussion Group
This is open to pupils in Years 8-14 and meets before school each week on a Tuesday. It has around 15 members and performs a wide variety of styles and arrangements for all combination of percussion instruments
Musical Ensembles
There are a number of smaller musical ensembles which meet on a weekly basis. These include string quartets, trios, rock groups and vocal ensembles.
Theory Classes
Pupils have the opportunity to attend online theory classes after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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