Ensembles & Clubs

Primary Music Clubs

Primary students have a variety of opportunities to engage with music outside the classroom:

• ICS Singers (Grades 1–5 Choir): Performances include the Primary Winter Concert, the Parents’ Association Christmas Market, and Zurich’s iconic Singing Christmas Tree.
• Primary Assembly Band: Open to instrumentalists of all levels, this group performs at school events.

Secondary Music Ensembles

Secondary students can join a wide range of music groups to further their skills and collaborate with peers:

• ICS String Orchestra
• ICS Stage Band
• Rock Bands

Concerts

The ICS Performing Arts calendar features numerous opportunities for students to showcase their talents:

• Winter Concert: A large-scale event in December featuring ensembles, bands, and solo performances.
• International Festival: Held in May, this is another highlight of the school year.
• MehrGenerationenKonzerte: In collaboration with Zumikon Musikschule, ICS participates in this community concert each November at the Reformierte Kirche Zumikon.
• ArtsAlive!: These informal, triannual events allow students to share their talents in a relaxed, supportive environment.

National and International Music Opportunities

As a member of the Association for Music in International Schools (AMIS), ICS students have the chance to participate in prestigious music festivals. These include:

• SGIS Orchestra Festival:  ICS participates in this annual event, which brings together talented young musicians from international schools across Switzerland to rehearse and perform as a large orchestra.
• AMIS Solo & Ensemble Festival
• AMIS Middle School Festivals (by audition): Mixed Choir, Boys’ Choir, and Girls’ Choir.
• AMIS High School Festivals (by audition): Mixed Choir, Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, Orchestra, and Band.

These festivals provide opportunities to collaborate with talented students from around the world and perform at a high level.

Voice & Instrument Programme (VIP)

ICS hosts private music teachers offering after-school lessons in instruments such as piano, voice, violin, viola, clarinet, saxophone, guitar, and drums.

Zumikon Musikschule

ICS collaborates with the Zumikon Musikschule, which provides private lessons on a wide range of instruments, often in English. This partnership offers ICS students access to high-quality instruction at affordable rates.

Zurich Instrument Teachers

For families seeking additional options, ICS maintains a list of private instrument teachers in the Zurich area. Please email performingarts@icsz.ch for more information.

Collaborative Music-Making

Music at ICS is a communal experience. From student-led bands to collaborations with the Zumikon Musikschule and participation in local and international festivals, our students build connections through shared musical journeys.