Music

The aim of the Music Department is to offer all pupils the opportunity to gain enjoyment from this broad subject, at as many different levels as possible.

Staff

Head of Music:

Mr David Crabtree LRAM

The Department encourages pupils to learn instruments individually and to participate in the wide variety of extra-curricular activities on offer. We offer tuition in a variety of instruments with some 360 children making use of the facilities. There are many groups and ensembles, an orchestra, string orchestra, swing band, brass band, string training orchestra quartets, trios and other groups. There are many opportunities for performance at special events and concerts. The choir is also a major focal point, singing not only in Chapel but also at a wide variety of special events.

In the classroom, all pupils are taught the rudiments of music and are introduced to various musical genres through listening; all classroom activities are based on the National Curriculum recommendations for Key stages 2 and 3.

The Music School has recently opened a brand new computer suite with twenty-one computers, allowing pupils to harness the latest technology in music.