We aim to develop

Skills in solo and group performance, composing and appraising. We try to develop in every child an awareness of pitch and melody, pulse and rhythm and harmony. Students are encouraged to work collaboratively with their peers as well as developing the ability to work independently.

Curriculum

Music is taught to all pupils at Key Stage Three. In years 7 and 9 pupils are taught for three, one hour, periods every two weeks in their form groups. In year 8 pupils are taught for one period per week in their form groups.

Music is also taught in the upper school. We offer the traditional GCSE and A levels as well as BTEC level 2 and 3 coursed.

The main focus of our teaching in the lower school follows the National Curriculum guidelines for Listening and Appraising, Performance and Composition. All pupils are given the opportunity to develop some skills on the keyboard and singing is an important core activity.

In Composition work the pupils are encouraged to explore the combining of melodies and harmonies on a variety of sound sources, following the example and techniques of past and present masters of composition.

Through their work in composition and selected listening examples, we aim to develop a little understanding of the traditions of Western music and also of music from other cultures.

Extra-Curricular Activities

We offer individual tuition on string, brass and woodwind instruments. Also orchestral percussion and voice.

We also offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities and in all of our ensembles we aim for a high standard of performance detail, and a musical understanding of the styles and genre being performed.

We give frequent concerts in school and are regularly invited to perform in and around Tring. We have also made very successful concert tours to Denmark, Prague, Florence, Southlake in Texas and Vienna.

Rehearsal schedule

For more information have a look at the Music Departments website:

www.tringschoolmusic.co.uk