MUSICA Guide To Instrumental Lessons

Catmose College has always had a strong reputation for music. Students are offered a wide range of instruments to learn and opportunities to perform to a wide range of audiences. We are proud of the fact that at the end of their time at the College, students leave us having been involved in productions, concerts, European tours, recordings and trips to experience a wide range of professionally produced music. In recent years, students have had the opportunity to perform in large College productions, such as Annie, Hairspray and Alice in Wonderland. Moreover, students have had the privilege of performing not only around the United Kingdom but also in Austria and Italy.

Matt SammyDirector of Music

Individual music lessons are a key part of our provision, allowing students to develop their own talent in a particular instrument. Many students will go onto study for graded music examinations and perform in one of our ensembles.

Music lessons are taught by Visiting Music Teachers (VMT). A VMT is a person who is an expert in one instrumental area. Currently, we have over 200 students learning a musical instrument including Violin, Viola, Cello, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Oboe, Recorder, Bassoon, Cornet, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Voice, Drum Kit, Piano and Keyboard.

INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS

We have a wide range of musical ensembles which rehearse each week. Performance in an ensemble group is a key part of learning a musical instrument and we encourage all students who are learning a musical instrument to join at least one ensemble. The ensemble group lessons are free for students to attend as the College pays the cost for the tuition.

The list of ensembles we currently offer are listed below.

DAY LUNCHTIME AFTER SCHOOL

MONDAY Junior Orchestra (Years 7, 8 & 9) 12:55 – 1.25pm

Senior Orchestra (Years 9, 10 & 11) 3.30 – 4.30pm

Rehearsals for whole College Musical 3.30 – 4.30pm

TUESDAY Chamber Choir (Selected Students)12.40 – 1.20pm

Jazz Band (All Years) 3.30 – 4.30pm

WEDNESDAY Rehearsals for whole College Musical

Recorder Club2.40 – 3.30pm

GCSE Music Twilight

THURSDAY Flute Ensemble (All Years)1.10 – 1.40

Junior Choir12:55 – 1:25pm

Rehearsals for whole College Musical

FRIDAY Wind Ensemble (All Years)12.40 – 1.20pm

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MUSIC ENSEMBLES

If you wish to apply for a music scholarship, please see the details below and complete the application form enclosed within this booklet.

Gold Scholarship – to be eligible for a Gold Music Scholarship, you are required to be at least Grade 6 standard or equivalent in your instrument.

Silver Scholarship – to be eligible for a Silver Music Scholarship, you are required to be at least grade 4 or equivalent in your instrument.

Bronze Scholarship – to be eligible for a Bronze Music Scholarship, you are required to be at least grade 2 or equivalent in your instrument.

In addition to the above criteria, students will be required to perform two contrasting pieces of their choice, as well as having a reference from their instrumental teacher.

Music scholarships are available to students who have instrumental lessons.

There will be three tiers of Scholar – Gold, Silver and Bronze. For Gold Scholars, the College will pay 100% of the students’ music fees, for Silver Scholars the subsidy will be 50% and for Bronze Scholars the subsidy will be 25%.

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Catmose Federation, Huntsmans Drive,

Oakham, LE15 6RPTel: 01572 770066 / www.catmosecollege.com

APPLICATION DETAILS