Music plays an important and exciting part of school life. It is taught by a full-time Head of Music and five visiting Music teachers who teach a range of orchestral instruments, as well as guitar and piano.

Years 7 to 9

All pupils listen to a broad spectrum of music and learn how to compose and appraise their practical work. Students also learn Music Theory and combine music with their ICT studies. Pupils are encouraged to play an instrument and to take examinations offered by the A.B.R.S.M. and the G.S.M.

GCSE Music

Examination Board: OCR

Extra-Curricular Activities, Concerts and Events

Pupils are invited to take part in a numerous musical activities. These include wood wind ensembles, a string group, a small brass consort and guitar and rock groups. There is a choir for the children in Years 7 to 9. Two major concerts are held annually and several Year Group Concerts and Assemblies are held throughout the year. Pupils are also offered the opportunity to attend events such as Music Live in Birmingham as well as concerts at the Royal Festival Hall and the English National Opera.

Senior School Music and Drama Summer Concert, July 2004

‘Music making made enjoyable and serious - great stuff!’

‘What an innovative programme. You all lit up an otherwise grey evening. Well done!’

‘What do I say? It was wonderful - well done!’

‘Impressive as always and good fun too!’

Senior School Holiday Concert 2004

‘Excellent - so sad to leave!’

‘Mix of music, poetry, soloists, groups, classical and modern, and all were so fresh and excellent: I was transported by the talent’

‘Beautifully prepared concert - I enjoyed it immensely’

‘A very enjoyable concert. Good, hard work by all’