Music
STAFF
Mrs F. Morgan Head of Department
Mr S. Powell
Peripatetic Staff
Mr S. Williams Acoustic and Electric Guitar
Mrs S. Board Voice
Mrs F. York-Skinner Voice
Mr E. Bennett Drum Kit
Mr A. Walters Upper Strings
Mr A. Cleaton Lower Strings and Bass Guitar
Mr M. George Brass
Mrs K. Phelps Woodwind
All pupils are given the opportunity to have instrumental or vocal lessons in school.
They are encouraged to attend school and county based rehearsals and to work towards Associated Board and Rockschool examinations.
Extra-Curricular activities within the department
Choir
Orchestra
Jazz Band
Samba Band
Rock Bands
Music Technology Club
Activities aim to engage as many pupils as possible by offering a wide variety of performance styles, solo and group work and music recording skills.
Events
The music department is involved in the three main annual events on the school calendar
Carol Service
School Musical Production
Prize Night
Workshops, Trips and Competitions
The department is actively involved in a number of projects each year, such as:
Rock School
Envirovision Son Quest
BBC Performance Project
ATRium recording studio workshop
Welsh Baroque Orchestra
Resources within the department
• 2 large teaching/performance rooms
• 2 practice rooms
• Brand new Recording Studio with state of the art equipment
• PC’s with Sibelius 6
• iMacs with Sibelius 6 and LogicPro 9
Careers in Music
• Working in a recording or television studio
• Music teacher
• DJ
• Composer
• Session musician
• Music therapy
• Performer ie. Orchestra/Opera
• Community work
• Management ie. Band/Orchestra/Opera company
Parental Support
1. Pupils who attend instrumental and vocal lessons should be encouraged to:
• practise their instrument on a regular basis at home
• check the exact date and time of their lesson and arrive promptly
• be aware of music activities available at lunchtimes and attend as required
• commit to county based groups and courses if available
All lessons in school are free but external examinations require payment from the home.
2. Encourage all pupils to listen to a diverse range of music wherever possible.
3. Support pupils by attending concerts etc.
