Instrumental Lessons

Music is considered to be a vital part of the curriculum and its study unequivocally enhances academic performance.             
 
 
The following instrumental lessons are on offer at present:
Trumpet, Violin, Flute, Clarinet, Classical Guitar, Banjo, Cello, Recorder, Drumkit, Piano, Trombone, Saxophone, Percussion, Voice, Oboe, Djembe & Organ.
 
As part of the music programme, all Grade 2 pupils are given the opportunity to play the violin for one term and percussion for another term. Both percussion and violin are taught in groups of 8 – 9. The recorder is also introduced in Grade 2.

String Ensemble

Pupils in Grade 5 – 7 who play a String Instrument may apply to join the String Ensemble.

Jazz Band

Any pupil from Grade 4 – 7 may apply to join the Senior or Junior Jazz Band. Those who wish to join the Jazz Band must be taking individual lessons in an instrument. Pupils pay a termly fee to hire an instrument, or provide their own. Both Jazz Bands practice for one hour per week during school time. Instruments included in the Jazz Band are: Saxophone, Clarinet, Trumpet, Drums, Keyboard and Bass Guitar.

Percussion Ensemble

This group consists of pupils who take percussion or drums as an individual instrument.  The children in this group have to audition at the beginning of the year.  The percussion group plays a variety of instruments and styles.  African music is played on the African Marimbas and also includes various shakers and drums.  Military Marches are played in the Drum Line. The Drum Line is an integral part of the percussion ensemble as it develops the basic techniques on all other percussion instruments.   Rehearsals include classical ensemble pieces and body percussion such as sticks and gumboots.