Music

Music is a real strength of our school and we are proud of our strong and established links with Entrust Music Service. Each year group have music lessons taught either weekly or fortnightly by music specialist teachers from Entrust. Each year the children have the opportunity to take part in a musical performance: Reception and Key Stage 1 nativities; Lower Key Stage 2 Easter performance; Upper Key Stage 2 Advent Carols and the Year 6 Leavers Performance.

From Year 2 the children have the chance to learn musical instruments such as guitar, violin, woodwind and a variety of brass, with one of our skilled peripatetic music teachers. About 40% children choose to take up this offer.

Currently children have the opportunity to learn:

Violin and cello ‘ I really enjoy playing my violin with my parents, (or by myself!). The sound of the calming strings really helps me concentrate better.’
Clarinet, flute, mini-bassoon and saxophone ‘I like playing the clarinet because when I’m older I will be able to play it really well.’ ‘I enjoy playing the clarinet because it is fun and a challenge.’ ‘ I like playing the clarinet because it makes me part of something and makes me feel happy because it is fun playing although it is challenging.’ ‘I love playing my flute. It makes me feel happy. I have so much fun playing it and I also love music in general.’ ‘I enjoy playing the flute because it has lots of different keys.’
Brass instruments including trumpet, cornet, trombone, French horn ‘My trumpet is a very loud but lovely instrument. It makes a lovely sound which is what I like and I love it.’ ‘What I like about playing the French horn is learning different notes.’
Oboe ‘I enjoy playing the oboe. I am learning how to play jingle bells.’
Guitar ‘Playing the guitar makes me feel good and it’s satisfying when I learn good songs.’ ‘I love playing guitar because it is easy to learn and the notes make a nice sound.’ ‘I love playing the guitar. It makes me happy and overwhelmed on how I have improved. It is a great instrument to play.’

Choir

We also have a popular and well regarded school choir for children from Year 2 onwards. Wherever possible we take the children out to perform in venues beyond school which have included Lichfield Memory Cafe, Lichfield Cathedral and Birmingham Symphony Hall.

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