PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT

Instrumental And Voice Tuition

Mark Reynolds : Head of Performing Arts

Instrumental and vocal tuition raises the musical attainment of pupils, encourages self-confidence and helps pupils develop a sense of personal achievement and self-expression.

Tuition

Tuition is provided by a team of visiting self-employed teachers using the facilities at Amesbury. Tuition is available in the following:

Bass Guitar Classical Guitar

Cornet Drums

Clarinet

Electric Guitar

Flute French Horn Piano

Percussion Recorder

Tenor Horn Trombone

Viola Violin

Saxophone

Trumpet

Vocal

It may be possible to provide tuition on other instruments subject to sufficient demand and the availability of a teacher.

Pre-Prep (Years 1 & 2)

Lessons will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis to Year 2 and, if space permits, to Year 1. Any parent who wishes to commence music lessons for their child prior to Year 1 should email co-curricular@amesburyschool.co.uk

Prep School (Years 3-8)

With terms differing in length, the total number of lessons given in any term can vary. Lessons last for thirty minutes. This allows for specific teaching and a clear programme of study which aids the development of both technical and stylistic skills.

Timetables for lessons are organised on a rotating system and are posted in advance, on the music notice board in the Performing Arts Centre. It is the responsibility of the pupil to make the necessary arrangements with subject staff to be excused for a music lesson and to make up class work afterwards.

This allows minimal disruption to the academic curriculum. Break and lunch time lesson slots are allocated to pupils with educational needs, and priority then being given to Year 8 pupils who are sitting Common Entrance and Scholarship examinations.

Availability for new music applications will be confirmed at the start of each term once timetables have been arranged. We will always try to fit new applications into the timetable but this cannot always be guaranteed and in these instances pupils will be added to the waiting list.

Reporting

Progress is monitored throughout the year and a written report will be included at the end of each term.

A practice diary is used as an aide memoire for the pupil and a point of contact between the teacher and parent. This diary is used as a positive aid to encourage regular work habits.

Examinations

Pupils are under no obligation to take examinations, but it is recognised that in most cases they provide a valuable incentive and measure of progress. Amesbury enters pupils for examinations administered by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and Trinity Guildhall. Pupils entered for examinations will have the cost of the entry fee added to the end of term bill.

Additional requirements for tuition

Upon acceptance of instrumental lessons you will be contacted by the relevant tutor to discuss any additional requirements needed for tuition. Where music is concerned your child will be supplied with the appropriate manual, the cost of which will be added to the end of term bill.

Fees

Payment for tuition is required each term upon receipt of an invoice sent directly to parents by the individual instrumental tutors. The charge for lessons is £23.50 per 30 minute lesson.