Welcome to the Hilton College Music Department

The Hilton College Music Department would like to introduce your son to the wonderful world of music by providing him with the opportunity to play a musical instrument, or to get involved in a music ensemble or, in any other music-related activity offered at the school.
 
The Hilton College Music Block

The Music block is situated in close proximity to the School Administration block, Falcon house and Gilfillan Rugby field. Originally, the buildings housed the Hobbies Centre and the School Museum but in 1997, Mr. Mike Nicholson (Headmaster 1993-2007) reallocated the buildings to create the current Music block. 
   

Aim & Objectives:

The Music Department firmly believes that ALL adolescent boys should be exposed to music throughout their time at Hilton College. We feel that this experience contributes to the well-rounded and informed young man who eventually leaves our school. The importance of playing a musical instrument is paramount during adolescence because:

  • Music offers young people the opportunity for self expression through a nonverbal, creative and meaningful medium.
 
  • It has the ability to form strong bonds between boys of all ages through the pleasure of ensemble work, whether through singing in a choir or by playing in a school band or orchestra.
 
  • Self- discipline is developed through regular practice.
 

  • Music develops cognitive and analytical skills, improves the powers of concentration and also trains the memory

 
  • Music performance improves self-confidence if directed and facilitated in a positive and encouraging way.

 

 

Music website redesigned by Mr. B.Udal with the grateful help of Mr. P. de Lisle. March 2009

Upcoming Concert

 

To be confirmed

 

Recent News

 

The school choir, under the direction of Mr. Dippenaar have released a new CD titled 'Unforgettable'.

A selection of beautiful vocal music, both school hymns and popular classics have been recorded.

The cost of CD's are R100. Orders can be made through Lynn Bell at  music@hiltoncollege.com

 

2010 Music Scholarship recipient:

Jono Smithers

(Contemporary Guitar and Jazz Piano)

Congratulations goes to Jono Smithers (Pridwin Preparatory School) on being awarded a Music Scholarship at Hilton College from 2010.