This gives these pupils the opportunity to continue studying after the initial year's course in completed. Whilst all boys study music in the first year, it is an option thereafter. Those who wish to study GCSE Music have their class lessons time-tabled. A and AS Level Music courses are offered in the Sixth Form either as specialist training for those planning a continuing study of music at college or university or as part of a balanced A Level programme. Pupils whose intention it is to study music at university or conservatoire or who wish to consider a career in music may follow a specialist music course, tailor-made to give adequate priority to their musical studies and instrumental practice, without jeopardising their general education.
Lessons take place on a rotation basis within the timetable or in free time.
Instrumental pupils are required to practise regularly and special practice timetables may be organised for younger students. Chamber music is an integral part of any young performer's musical growth. Accordingly, many string, wind and brass ensembles meet regularly under specialist tuition and perform informally, in major school concerts and to acclaim at various venues outside Wellington College. Boys and girls are encouraged to form and rehearse ensembles on their own initiative as this fosters a broader range of skills, musical and non-musical, which are needed for the practising musician. Prominent amongst them at present are a String Quartet, a Piano Trio, a Saxophone Quartet and two Jazz Groups.