Our pupils are fortunate to be able to enjoy a wide range of
musical activities. Lessons always include practical music-making,
whether through singing, percussion, keyboard, violin or recorder.
In addition, all Year 4 have the chance to learn the violin. All
classes are taught by specialist musicians and the standards are
high.
Over a third of our pupils choose to supplement their curriculum
music with individual lessons for which there is an extra charge.
These lessons are taught by the school's excellent visiting music
teachers. Each term many of our pupils are entered for the
Associated Board of Music examinations, achieving excellent
results.
Performance plays a key role in the children's musical
experience. For example, in the Spring Term any pupil who learns an
instrument either in or out of school is invited to perform in
front of their friends and family and a visiting adjudicator judges
their performance and awards certificates. Late in the Summer term
an evening concert is held in the Arts Centre where the pupils of
peripatetic staff perform.
Music is hard at times but there is always a smiling face to
help you in your lesson.
Rebecca (Year 6)