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Music

Music

Academic Information

Music

The Music Department is staffed by two experienced teachers. It is housed in a dedicated Music School with a substantial main teaching room, equipped with a grand piano, Clavinova, audio equipment and interactive whiteboard.  There is also provision for instrumental teaching and small group work in practice rooms.  The department has a set of laptop computers with the music software Sibelius for the use of GCSE and A level students. A new, purpose built Music School is scheduled to be opened in May 2011.

 

At Key Stage 3 students focus on the acquisition of listening, practical and theoretical skills. Work is assessed through practical assignments and aural and written tests. At GCSE, the department follows the Edexcel Course, leading to the Edexcel AS/A2 examination in the VIth Form.   

 

The Music Department plays a vital role in the life of the College, with large Junior and Senior Choirs who perform with the College Orchestra on many occasions. In addition, there are a number of specialised music groups who practise and perform regularly, including the Schola, a small group of able singers, a Jazz Band and a brass ensemble.   Students are encouraged to perform in a range of events, including small informal concerts as well at the annual Music Evening. Peripatetic instrumental and theory lessons are offered, leading to ABRSM (Royal School of Music) or Trinity/Guildhall graded music examinations.

 

For further information please do not hesitate to contact the Music Department via Reception on office@salesiancollege.com   


Weekly Bulletin

Monday 6 Februuary

Assembly – Barcelona Exchange

9.20am Year 9 Presentation on GCSE Business Studies by Mr Good in Hall

1.00pm - Junior Choir in Music School

Year 9 Options Evening 7.00-9.15pm

Tuesday 7 February

Year 11 GCSE Spanish Speaking Assessments Periods 1-3

Year 10 ‘Top of the Form’ prize trip to Portsmouth Naval Dockyards – leaving 10.15am return 4.30pm

12.30pm – Guitar Group in Music School

12.55pm - UK Chess Challenge Round 2 in Maths 4

A Level Theatre Studies moderation 1.00pm – 9.00pm: Performances at 4.00pm, 5.00pm in Hall and 8.00pm in Drama Studio

4.00-5.00pm Electronics Club

4.00 - 5.00pm Rehearsals for Jesus Christ Superstar - Full Cast in Music School

Wednesday 8 February

11 St Aidan’s and 11 St Bede’s Retreat

Year 7 and 8 District Cross Country Championships at King George V Park, Farnborough (pm)

Morning break – Brass Group in Music School

Chess Club lunchtime in Maths 4

12.45 - 1.15pm - French Scrabble Club in French 1 - all Year Groups

3.50 - 5.00pm Film Club for Year 9 in English 1

4.00-5.30pm Photography Club in Physics 1 for Year 10

7.00pm Ski trip information evening in Hall

Thursday 9 February

8.30am – 12 noon AS and A2 PE Conference at Surrey Sports Park

11 St Dunstan’s and 11 St Hugh’s Retreat
Year 12 Physics Olympiad at University of Surrey -all day

4.00 - 5.30pm - Rehearsals for Jesus Christ Superstar - Jesus, Judas, Peter, Simon, Apostles, Caiaphas and Annas

4.00 - 5.15pm - Art for Year 7 in Art 2

4.00 - 5.30pm - Sports Leaders in Gym/PR Theory Room

4.00-5.30pm - Young Enterprise in Economics Room

Friday 10 February

Non-uniform day (proceeds to HCPT)

Year 11 GCSE Spanish Speaking Assessments Periods 1-4

12.45pm School Council Meeting in PE Theory Room

1.00pm Theory in Music School

Mid-term break begins at 3.50pm

4.00-5.30pm for Art Year 11 and 12 in Art 2
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