Parent Handbook Stafford Grammar School

Parent Handbook
Pupils should check the Music Department noticeboard to see which day of the week a
particular ensemble is held.
Our ensembles are involved in many concerts throughout the year both in school and
outside school. Our school performances include Christmas and Summer concerts,
Christmas and Easter services and our annual Music Festival.
We aim to stage a musical theatre production at least every two years and we have a
number of opportunities for pupils to perform in the local community and in local theatre
and concert halls.
Pupils are encouraged to develop through the music examination systems of the major
colleges of music. They are also encouraged to join one of the many County Music Groups
that Staffordshire has to offer.
Drama in School
Drama plays an important part in the extra-curricular life of the school. We aim to stage at
least one major production each year, sometimes more, and all students are welcome to get
involved. Rehearsals take place directly after school and often on Sundays. There are also
regular evenings of Drama and Music, usually at the end of the Christmas and Summer
Terms. Drama students read at school occasions such as the Christmas Carol and Easter
Services.
Years 7, 8 and 9 pupils are usually taken to the theatre at least once throughout the
academic year. Evenings theatre visits are also organised and open to all pupils.
Drama is taught throughout the school. Years 7, 8 and 9 have a single lesson each week
throughout the year.
Individual and pair peripatetic LAMDA tuition is available from Grade 1 to gold Medal in a
variety of disciplines for all Year groups.
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