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    BEVERLEY HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT ~ AN INTRODUCTION

    MUSIC CURRICULUM

    Music is taught at Key Stage 3, GCSE, AS Level and A2.

    Musical abilities are developed through the three integrated activities of Performing, Composing and Listening/Appraising.

    Students explore practical and creative work through individual, pair, small group and whole class activities.

    They develop analytical and social skills through experiencing a range of live and recorded music from different periods and cultures.

    INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS

    Nine Instrumental Teachers from the East Riding Schools’ Music Service visit the school each week to teach

    woodwind (single reeds), woodwind (double reeds), brass, percussion, upper strings, lower strings, keyboard, voice and guitar.

    Approximately 140 students (approximately 1 in 6) receive tuition in small groups.

    Lessons are timetabled on a rota basis and the standard of playing ranges from beginners through to grade 8+.

    The current cost of lessons is £48 per term for a minimum of 30 lessons across the year.

    MUSICAL ENSEMBLES

    Many students participate in the extensive programme of extra-curricular ensembles which rehearse at lunch time and after school.

    Choral Orchestral Wind/Brass Percussion & Rock Chamber Music
    Lower School Pop Choir Senior Orchestra Wind Band Percussion Ensemble Saxophone Quintet
    Chamber Choir Junior String Orchestra Junior Brass Ensemble Rock Band Chamber Strings
    Advanced String Ensemble Junior Woodwind Band Brass Quintet
    Junior Brass Group

    PERFORMANCES

    Students perform to members of the school and wider community throughout the year.

    Y11 Presentation Evening Toll Gavel Church, Beverley
    Children in Need Rock Concert School
    Carol Service Beverley Minster
    Chamber Concert School
    Rock Concert School
    East Riding Schools’ Choir Concert City Hall, Hull
    Summer Concert St Mary’s Church, Beverley

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    Information on the staff who teach the subject

    Miss S Ward s.ward@beverleyhigh.net
    Mrs S Patrick s.patrick@beverleyhigh.net

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    Course descriptions

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    Events in 2014

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