Junior School Prospectus
“The Music department is seen as first rate. A Year 5 pupil recently won the prestigious Bach Piano Competition, open to the whole College.”
The Good Schools Guide
Music
Music is an integral part of College life for Junior School pupils and every boy who learns an instrument at school is invited to participate in an ensemble. In Year 3 all boys are taught a stringed instrument and in Year 4 they all play brass or woodwind during their music lessons. There are lots of opportunities to perform throughout the year either as a member of a choir or in one of the many Junior or whole College ensembles and orchestras. Co-curricular clubs are popular too – using the Macs in Music Technology or playing the drums in Percussion are particular favourites with the boys. All boys in the Junior School participate in regular class Assemblies and perform in a Year Group play or drama event at some point in the school year. Recent Year 6 productions in the Edward Alleyn Theatre have included Bugsy Malone, Wind in the Willows and Treasure Island. Theatre visits are organised for all Year Groups and theatre groups visit us regularly. LAMDA speech and drama classes are available from Year 4 as a co-curricular option with classes at lunchtime or after school. LAMDA gives boys an appreciation of poetry, prose and play text and a chance to develop their communication and performance skills. Drama & Performance
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