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Music

We firmly believe that every pupil can make music in some form and that music can bring real joy to listeners and performers alike. It can also be a great outlet for emotion and creativity, allowing thoughts and feelings, as well as talent, to be explored.

At Boundary Oak, the opportunities for making music are endless. Each year brings new and exciting musical ensembles and performances, festivals, musical theatre productions, orchestral concerts, competitions and, more recently, ‘virtual’ rock band performances.

Our talented, experienced specialists in the music department nurture talent, supporting and encouraging pupils to have the confidence to make a debut performance or the skills to take music grading examinations. 

The dedication and enthusiasm shown by pupils and staff is infectious – and that manifests itself in exceptional results.

Many of the children learn an instrument with one of our team of visiting peripatetic music teachers who are themselves well-known orchestral players, singers, and gigging band musicians. More than a third take part in a weekly musical co-curricular club such as choir, orchestra, musical theatre or rock band. Music lessons are very popular with many pupils sitting Associated Board and Trinity exams each term.

Learning how to play an instrument or sing is a rewarding and valuable experience for everyone. The benefits are huge, ranging from the instrument-specific techniques themselves, to the development of cognitive skills, self-discipline, confidence, and a fostering of good emotional intelligence.

Music lessons are currently available for:

  • Piano/keyboard
  • Singing
  • Drums
  • Guitar (acoustic, electric, bass, ukulele)
  • Recorder, flute, clarinet, saxophone
  • Violin, viola, cello
  • Brass
  • Music theory/aural

Tuition

  • Peripatetic lessons are available at Boundary Oak.
  • The cost of 1:1 tuition is usually £225 per term (£22.50 per lesson). The invite is sent at the start of the term and/or tuition, and the fee is payable within two weeks of receiving the invoice. Invoices are sent directly from the peripatetic teachers who work within the school on a freelance basis.
  • Pupils can receive a free taster session. If you would like to book a trial lessons please email Mr Dewland.

Please email our Head of Music, Mr. Richard Dewland, if you have a specific request that is not included in the list above. We have many musical contacts and can easily make an arrangement for you.

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