Rossall School is a truly remarkable community and one which has inspired creativity for generations of musicians, artists and writers. Situated on the Lancashire coast, the drama of our natural landscape provides an environment which leaves a real impression upon the soul. 

Rossall’s most famous contribution to the music world thus far has been the illustrious conductor Sir Thomas Beecham, who founded the London Philharmonic and Royal Philharmonic orchestras, and went on to direct the Seattle Symphony Orchestra and Metropolitan Opera in New York. Other Old Rossallians who have made an indelible impression in the world of music include the acclaimed jazz musician Bill Ashton and internationally renowned organist, Phil Kelsall.

ALUMNI

More recently, the opera singer Lewis Raines and West End star Irvine Iqbal have both been making waves on the national stage. Rossallians have also found success in contemporary music, with recent leaver Tom Gregory achieving a Top 10 hit in Germany last summer. In the broader spectrum of the arts, Rossall has produced its fair share of actors and writers including J.G.Farrell, one of only five novelists to win the Booker Prize twice. 

The School has a Chapel Choir that sings weekly services in the School Chapel and undertakes residency in cathedrals across the UK, most recently in Westminster Abbey. 

PERFORMANCES

Regular chamber concerts and weekly recitals provide regular performance opportunities for all of our musicians and we encourage all of our musicians to join regional ensembles or national ensembles such as the National Youth Choir, National Youth Wind Orchestra and National Youth Choir.

Regular chamber concerts and weekly recitals provide regular performance opportunities for all of our musicians and we encourage all of our musicians to join regional ensembles or national ensembles such as the National Youth Choir, National Youth Wind Orchestra and National Youth Choir.