Music is an integral part of life in the junior school, with each form receiving two weekly lessons designed to nurture musicality and creativity. Lessons focus on music theory, listening skills, keyboard mastery, and composition, providing pupils with a well-rounded musical education.
Over two thirds take individual instrumental lessons and are encouraged to develop their confidence and performance skills by participating in informal concerts and assembly performances. Junior school pupils learn a wide variety of instruments, including the full range of orchestral instruments, as well as piano, guitar, drums, and voice. Many are entered by the school for ABRSM and Trinity music examinations; please note that parents will be invoiced directly for these.
All pupils in Form One take part in a weekly whole-class Kodály-based lesson in musicianship. In addition, they receive a weekly paired string or woodwind lesson, both of which are provided free of charge. Pupils in Lower Two are given the opportunity to learn a brass instrument in whole class sessions throughout the academic year.
Our junior orchestra, junior choir and junior singers perform regularly at school events, including the annual Christmas and spring concerts. We also offer several free co-curricular music clubs, including a drumming club and two string ensembles.
