Music & Drama

House Shout 2025: Back to the 80s!

13th February 25

Congratulations to all of Dunottar’s Houses for another spectacular and successful House Shout! This year’s theme, Back to the 80s, brought an explosion of energy, creativity and enthusiasm, making for an unforgettable event. We were thrilled to welcome Nicholas McLean as our guest judge. With an impressive background in Musical Theatre, Nicholas provided insightful, constructive…

Charlotte Lands Role in Warner Bros. Adaptation of Wuthering Heights

13th February 25

We are thrilled to announce that Charlotte has been cast in the highly anticipated Warner Bros. Picture’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights, directed by the brilliant Emerald Fennell! Charlotte will be playing the childhood version of Margot Robbie’s Catherine Earnshaw. She will also star alongside Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff in this bold new take on Emily…

Musical Talent Shines at Dunottar’s Live Lounge

4th February 25

A huge congratulations to all the pupils who took part in this term’s Live Lounge event! Once again, our talented musicians delivered an evening of truly special performances, showcasing their creativity, skill and passion for music. Among the many highlights was a standout rendition of Piano Man, where a pupil impressively accompanied themselves on both…

A Lunchtime of Musical Excellence at St. Matthew’s Church

15th January 25

On Thursday, 9th January, some of our talented music pupils filled the stunning St. Matthew’s Church with beautiful performances as part of their renowned Lunchtime Concert Series. From our exceptional music scholars to dedicated school musicians and two brilliant A-level students presenting their recital pieces, the concert truly showcased the incredible talent and hard work…

The Dunottar Saturday Music Academy Autumn Concert: A Celebration of Hard Work, Dedication and Togetherness

4th December 24

The Dunottar Saturday Music Academy Autumn Concert was a beautiful testament to the power of music to bring people together. Featuring the incredible talents of our young musicians, the evening was a celebration of their hard work, dedication and love for their craft. Family, friends and music enthusiasts gathered to witness performances that ranged from…

An Inspiring Evening of Musical Talent

22nd November 24

Our Autumn Concert took place on Thursday 21st November and what an event it was! The performances were truly exceptional: all the pupils, from Year 7 up to Year 13, played with confidence and professionalism and to a really high standard. It was a real testament to the hard work and enthusiasm that they put…

An Unforgettable First Live Lounge of the Year!

14th October 24

Our first Live Lounge of the academic year was nothing short of amazing! With 25 incredible performances from both staff and students, the atmosphere in the Castle Theatre was electric. This unique event gives our performers the chance to showcase their talent alongside live, professional musicians – what a fantastic opportunity! A huge congratulations to…

A Fantastic Year for Dunottar’s Music Academy!

25th June 24

The Dunottar Saturday Music Academy has had a fantastic year! Pupils have immersed themselves in their musical learning, with hundreds of lessons taking place on the piano, violin, cello, recorder, guitar, singing and music theory. Pupils have also treated us to performances in several concerts, culminating in two Summer Term events that featured music ranging…

Year 7 Pupils Wow Audience in ‘Wishes & Miracles’

21st June 24

On Thursday 20th June, the cast of the Lower School play took us into a world of ‘Wishes and Miracles‘. Entertaining us with song and dance, scenes and sketches, we were extremely proud of their performances. There was romance, pirates, sword fights, wishing on stars, genies with wish fulfilments, goonies and miracles galore! Of course,…

Singing Success!

20th May 24

We would like to congratulate our singers on their successful singing exams! This academic year we have had 20 singing exams take place, with further 14 in July. Currently, our students have obtained 11 distinctions and nine merits. Good luck to pupils who will be taking their upcoming exams.

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