Individual instrumental tuition is available during the school day for children from Year 1 upwards.

Lessons are timetabled on rotation so that the same classes are not missed each week. Each child may learn only one instrument at school. Children who are preparing for school entrance exams will not miss core subjects. Parent/teacher communication is handled through the child’s own music practice book. Please note that regular daily practice is required when learning a musical instrument.

Fees

    Fees are charged by the term in advance on the basis of the number of weeks in that term and are paid direct to the instrument teacher. The teacher will provide an invoice before term starts or at the first lesson. Notice in writing of at least one half term is required prior to the cancellation of lessons, addressed to the relevant music teacher. In the event of a lesson being cancelled by the teacher, a pro-rata reduction will be made to the charge the following term.

Lessons are available in these instruments:

  • Piano
  • Trumpet
  • Violin
  • Woodwind – Clarinet, Recorder, Flute, Oboe and Saxophone
  • Guitar
  • Drums

For more advanced players there may be the opportunity to play in groups. Recorder groups meet at lunch time on Mondays and on Tuesday mornings, the school string ensemble meets after school on Wednesdays, the wind band meets on Friday lunch times and the training group for strings meets on Monday lunch times. Music teachers will advise when players are ready to join groups and Mrs Thompson, Head of Music, will advise pupils who learn their instruments outside school.

To apply for instrumental tuition, please print and fill out a Music Lesson Request Form