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Head of Department: Mr M Phillips-Godfrey
“If you get an instrument into the hands of a kid who wants to learn it, and you provide a place and the means for them to learn it, you will see an undeniable impact in every other area of their life.” – James Rhodes, founder of the Channel 4 Don’t Stop the Music campaign
The music department comprises two purpose-built teaching rooms. One is a large practical space whilst the other provides a suite of Mac computers for both Key Stage 3 and exam classes. As far as the timetable permits, Key Stage 3 students are given access across both spaces to allow them to develop in both practical music-making and music technology.
There are five practice rooms used for individual instrumental lessons delivered by our team of visiting peripatetic teachers, equipped with guitar amps, bass amps, PA system, acoustic and digital pianos and a specialist drum room containing two drum-kits and acoustic treatment.
Teaching Staff
- Mr M Phillips-Godfrey - Head of Department
- Miss Reece
Peripatetic Staff
- Mr N Bosworth - Keyboard and Piano
- Mr J Chappell - Woodwind
- Mr C Hall - Drums
- Miss A Pascoe - Voice and Violin
- Mr A Ridgeway - Guitar
Music Clubs, Trips and Extracurricular Activities
All our music students are encouraged to develop their skills by taking up an extracurricular activity, these include:
- Music Club
- HBHS Choir
- Here, Hear
- Band Practices
Our students also have the opportunity to take part in the following events:
- Music Showcases
- Assembly Performances
- Theatre visits
- Prize Evenings
- Professional Workshops
- Community Performances
Instrument lessons are also offered on a one-to-one basis with our team of experienced peripatetic teachers. To apply for your child to have instrument lessons, please complete this form
What do our children study?
In Year 7 and 8, students have 1 lesson per fortnight and will often move between our technology-based units (using GarageBand computer software) and practical units
In Year 9, students who opt to study Music, have 2 lessons per fortnight.
At Key Stage 4, we currently offer Edexcel GCSE Music. Course and exam board information can be found here