Music at St Peter's - Co-curricular music
This is about opportunities for pupils to sing and play music, outside of lesson time, including choirs, ensembles and bands, and how pupils can make progress in music beyond the core curriculum.
We are extremely proud of our extra-curricular music offer. It is an opportunity for students to develop their musical abilities beyond the curriculum. However, we believe it is more than that: it provides a safe and welcoming space for numerous students; a place of inclusivity, and a venue for social growth across the year groups. Participation in these ensembles is free of charge and open to all students, allowing them to collaborate, build ensemble skills and experience the joy of live performance.
Students (and staff) are invited to take part in the following ensembles:
- Full Choir
- Senior Girls’ Choir
- Senior Boys’ Choir
- KS3 Choir
- Chamber Choir
- Former Student & Staff Choir
- Instrumental Ensemble
- Jazz Band
There are opportunities throughout the year to perform in a range of services, concerts and events both in and out of school:
- School Masses
- School Musical
- Carols by Candlelight
- Lent Concert
- Music Champions Competition
- Junior Concert
Individual Music Tuition
One-to-one instrumental tuition is available across a range of instruments including singing, guitar (electric, acoustic and bass), drums, violin, piano, trumpet, clarinet, flute and saxophone, although other instruments may be available on request. These lessons are provided by specialist peripatetic teachers who visit the school each week.
The cost for individual lessons per academic year is: £48 per month for 30-minute lessons and £24 per month for 15-minute lessons.
Our school's Pupil Premium funding has been fundamental in enabling many students in Years 7-11 to access this high-quality additional music education. The funding covers 15-minute lessons for KS3 students and 30-minute lessons for those in KS4 who opt for GCSE Music. Funding is also available for Looked-After Children (LAC) across all year groups.
Students are also actively encouraged to apply for Gloucestershire Music’s Bursary Scheme, which can provide fully-funded music tuition and/or loan of instruments to low-income families.
Students in Years 12 & 13 are able to apply for Sixth Form bursaries and these are awarded on a case-by-case basis.
By providing a comprehensive, inclusive and high-quality curriculum along with this generous funding support, we strive to nurture the musical talents and passion of all our students, regardless of background or ability.
