From scientists and philosophers to poets and playwrights, some of the greatest minds in history have been touched and inspired by music and at Bromley High School, the very joy of making music is at the heart of what we do.
Hear from our Director of Music
Exceptional Musicians & Facilities
We offer our students outstanding musical opportunities through three orchestras, over ten chamber ensembles, and eight choirs. This exceptional environment is supported by our distinguished teaching staff, most of whom are professional performers and prestigious music college alumni. Furthermore, our state-of-the-art facilities feature a purpose-built recital room, dedicated practice spaces, and two iMac suites equipped with industry-standard music technology.
All-Steinway School
Bromley High School was the first all girls’ All-Steinway School in the world. In 2017, the School purchased ten Steinway pianos, including the Concert Model D and Model B. This has already opened up unique and ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experiences for the girls, including a Steinway Masterclass and Recital, given by world-class performer Joanna MacGregor.
Musician-in-Residence
We are delighted to introduce internationally acclaimed concert pianist María Linares as our new Musician-in-Residence. Originally from Spain, María performed her first solo recital at age 12 and has gone on to perform at premier European venues, including London’s Steinway Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, and Valencia’s Palau de Les Arts, alongside releasing a recording with the prestigious Naxos label in January 2026. An Artist Diploma graduate of the Royal College of Music (as a Constant Kit and Lambert Junior Fellow) and a recipient of the prestigious ‘Myra Hess’ Award, María brings world-class artistry, technical excellence, and invaluable performance experience to our department—mentoring our high-level musicians, leading masterclasses, and building creative partnerships within the wider community.
Musical Performances
We provide a variety of performance opportunities – including our annual London concert, last year held at the prestigious Cadogan Hall, as well as offering at least one music tour to pupils. Previous tours see trips to Los Angeles, Barcelona and Amiens.
Music and the Arts occupy a very hallowed place at Bromley High School and we look for opportunities to encounter and collaborate across departments, specifically Drama and Dance, presenting bi-annual productions. Our most recent show ‘Les Miserables’, was not only a huge production but a huge hit too, with all the girls performing with excellence on stage at Bromley High School.
"Music is the social act of communication among people, a gesture of friendship, the strongest there is"
Malcolm Arnold CBE, 1921 - 2006
