MUSIC MATTERS.

Inspiration Trust continues to champion the importance of music education within a child’s life

A pioneer in music education, Inspiration Trust wholeheartedly believes that all pupils, no matter their circumstance, should have the opportunity to learn, play and perform music.

As a trust, we evidence this commitment through heavily subsidising music tuition for our pupils, hiring our own in-house team of Peripatetic Music Teachers and providing free instruments to those pupils who may not have had the opportunity to take up the extra-curricular activity otherwise.

We are delighted to announce that the number of pupil premium students taking up music tuition has increased by 150% in the last year, with over 200 pupils who may not have otherwise had the opportunity to do so now learning to play an instrument and get top-rate tuition free of charge.

A good music education has a significant impact on a child’s life, helping them to develop both cognitive and social skills, helping them to expand their language and improve their motor skills, as well as give them the chance to have fun.

As a trust, we are proud to offer a wealth of extra-curricular music activities, all organised to compliment the music curriculum.

DID YOU KNOW?

Over 200 pupil premium students now take up music tuition?

Battle Of The Bands

The ultimate Rock and Pop Competition returned with over 60 pupils coming together for the first musical event of the year, the Battle of the Bands. This was a chance for avid Rock and Pop musicians to showcase their prowess in their instruments and to highlight one of the more non-classical routes in music at all ages and levels.

Every musician played to the best of their ability, with bands competing from nearly every secondary school in the Trust! This was an opportunity for not only pre-existing bands to hone their musical skills, but to also give those who may have been newlyformed the chance to compete and gain more experience performing in front of an audience.

Pupils performed using a variety of instruments and not just those that are traditionally in the rock and pop genre. For example, bands consisted of drums, guitar, keyboard and bass, as well as saxophone and vocals.

Winners were picked by a panel of music professionals, consisting of both internal and external members. These included our Director of Music, John Stephens and Trinity’s National Advisor for Rock and Pop, Toby Davies.

Live Music Week

In October we celebrated Live Music Week where our fantastic Visiting Music Teachers showcased their skills across our family of schools in a variety of performances. They played orchestral pieces by Beethoven, Disney favourites and AC/DC’s Back in Black.

Our teachers also played a myriad of instruments including, but not limited to, violin, cello, flute, oboe, piano, guitar and drums. Live Music Week was also the perfect opportunity for us to provide a plethora of exciting information to pupils about their chosen instruments too.

DID YOU KNOW?

That in the last year alone, the number of pupils taking up extracurricular music lessons has doubled to over 600!

Carol Service

Now an annual tradition, our growing portfolio of schools came together at the wonderful St Andrew’s Hall in Norwich to perform a special Christmas Service consisting of traditional carols and hymns.

With over 350 pupils from our primaries, secondaries and sixth forms performing a variety of Christmas carols the event was spectacular. The audience was blown away by the talent, as were all members of staff and our senior leadership team and trust board. The night ended in a magical rendition of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, which had everyone up on their feet in applause. We are delighted to be able to provide opportunities for our pupils to perform in such an incredible venue. Watch this space for information on this year’s event, coming soon!