Music

Band Workshop

YEAR GROUP: 5-6

This exciting, fun club is open to all drummers, guitarists and keyboard/piano players. Pupils will learn correct band techniques and learn how to use band equipment. They will explore a range of music from the 60s to the present day.

Chamber Choir

YEAR GROUP: 5-6

Pupils are selected for this choir by audition if they show singing potential in their music lessons and a genuine love of singing. A high level of commitment is expected – this is our ‘A’ team choir!

(By Invitation only)

DRUM & PERCUSSION

YEAR GROUP: 3-6

In this excellent fun club, Pupils will learn popular drum beats and how to read music and play along with their favourite songs. If they choose to study xylophone, they will learn to read and play songs just like on a piano.

EBONY & IVORY

YEAR GROUP: 4-6

We encourage all pianists to join this piano duet club, where we find music for their standard of playing, write it ourselves if need be, and find duet partners. Pupils can play for fun or work towards a performance.

Instrumental Groups

ALL YEARS

Top Brass, Flute Salad, Reeds United, Mini Fiddles, Fiddlesticks, All-Star Guitars, Harp Attack!

Our instrumental groups are designed to give ensemble practice to children, whether they learn in or out of school Pupils usually begin to play in these groups after approximately one term of tuition.

(By Invitation only)

LITTLE & LOUD

YEAR GROUP: 2-3

A choir for all abilities, singing lots of fun songs together and playing musical action game-songs, with an information concert most terms and occasional visits to perform locally.

Music Theory

YEAR GROUP: 4-6

Music Theory is encouraged with pupils who have attained Grade 2 on their instrument. This will help them gain a greater knowledge and understanding of the music they are reading.

Notre Noise Choir

YEAR GROUP: 4-6

This is a club for any child who loves singing.

Orchestra

fun relaxed environment They will learn to put together pop songs and perform at events. (By Invitation only)

Samba

YEAR GROUP: 4-6

A Samba Band to include a range of percussion opportunities whilst retaining the flavour of Rio!

SING-A LING CHORUS

YEAR GROUP: 4-6

A termly choir with a range of songs chosen by all, plenty of actions, and an informal performance at the end of the term whenever possible!

The Orchestra is open to all those who have gained at least Grade 1 on their instrument. The pupils have the enjoyment of playing together and gain experience of playing various styles of music, with the opportunity to play in concerts.

YEAR GROUP: 4-6 (By Invitation only)

Pop Band Divas

YEAR GROUP: 6

A pop band workshop to develop ensemble and instrumental skills in a

Training Concert Band

YEAR GROUP: 6 (By Invtation only)

For pupils in our Prep Orchestra, to attend Training Orchestra in the Senior School. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know the Senior School Music Department.

Uke Troupe

YEAR GROUP: 3-5

A club for children to have fun playing the Ukuleles. Instruments provided.