Parent Handbook Stafford Grammar School

Parent Handbook
Music in School
Music is an integral part of school life. Every pupil in Years 7 to 9 receives a weekly lesson
and their music studies cover a range of musical genres from Baroque through to
contemporary music encompassing performance, composition and analysing music. Music
can be taken as an option at both GCSE and A-level.
Students are able to access the more contemporary styles of music using specialist music
software packages such as Sibelius and opportunities are given to perform in lessons on a
variety of instruments.
Tuition is offered in a wide range of instruments from visiting teachers and we boast
excellent extra-curricular activities. With a Concert Band, Orchestra, School Choir, Recorder
Group, Percussion Group and numerous chamber ensembles, there are opportunities for
pupils with any musical interest to perform. Our ensembles perform regularly both in school
and in the local community. There are also opportunities for soloists to perform in our
concerts.
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