Recently, the Simon Balle Big Band performed at the switching on of the Hertford Lights by the Christmas Tree.

For me, the event was an inspiration. I was really, really worried about how the band would take the appalling acoustics where no one can hear anyone else. Would it rain? Would we make fools of ourselves?

I was a fool to worry. The band were incredible. Not only did they turn up on a day off, they listened, they were a team, they adapted, they danced with Santa, they played so well.

The highlight was the crowd. The Big Band is a little bit of an institution at the lights extravaganza. We've done this for....mmmm... 14 years I think. Parents, families, so many alumni, alumni families, our community, current musicians and so on were there, expecting us to be there. An incredible crowd of support. We had fun, some parents heckled (such fun!) and together, as Team Music past and present (and possibly future), we celebrated the Hertford Lights switch on and the Simon Balle Big Band.

Congratulations to all of our Acoustic Guitarists!

A wonderful evening showcasing Mr Niesyto's acoustic guitarists and all that they are achieving.

It was fantastic to see the variety of performances, from vocal performances to classical guitarists.

Well done to all!

An incredible turn out from our Simon Balle Music community last night at the Corn Exchange for 13 bands who were performing to a packed crowd of family and friends.

So many individual stories of success, including many that we work with individually across the school.

It is so amazing to see the musical journey that musicians have as part of Rock School, from Seven Nation Army through to Talkin' Loud by Incognito. Every student had their individual story of success and our Year 13 musicians are incredible role models for the younger musicians, inspiring the next generation.

For clarity, the camera shakes in time due to the good vibrations of the bass. Physics and all that......!

A superb evening of Wind, Brass and Percussion. The concert was, quite simply, stunning.

Do enjoy watching the performances, celebrating all that is Team Music!

Congratulations to everyone from Years 2 - 6 who performed in the incredible concert last night. 130 performing, over 300 there from our community.

We were thoroughly entertained by 10 of our pianists this week in the first Piano Evening of the Year.

Players from years 8-13 performed to family and friends, displaying the usual range of styles and all performing with great assurance.  We are so proud of them being ready to perform so early in the year, congratulations to you all!