Music and instrumental lessons
Music is a big part of life at St Catharine’s. Every child sings and plays in class, and many go on to learn an instrument with our visiting specialist teachers. Learning an instrument builds confidence, concentration and teamwork, and it’s great fun too!
Music for every child
In class
Children learn to sing and play the glockenspiel through the Charanga music scheme and the DfE’s Model Music Curriculum.
Whole-class brass
Each year, a different Key Stage 2 class learns brass together with Andy Farrington, funded by the Chipping Campden Music Festival. Children can then carry on in small brass groups.
Singing assemblies
Weekly specialist singing assemblies are led by professionals, including Richard Norris from Longborough Festival Opera.
Lessons with our visiting teachers
Our specialist teachers give small-group and individual lessons in school. To book, please contact the teacher directly.
Brass
Andy Farrington
Trumpet, cornet, trombone, baritone and euphonium
Who: usually from Year 3. Year 2 parents are welcome to ask.
Lessons: 30 a year. Groups are recommended for beginners.
Fees: group £7.50 a week (£75 per 10), individual £10 a week (£100 per 10), billed each term
Woodwind
Rosy Crocker
Flute and clarinet from Year 3, saxophone from Year 6
Lessons: 30 a year
Fees: £75 per 10 weeks (£7.50 a week)
Guitar
Martin Luckhurst
Small groups of 3–5 children
Lessons: 30 minutes, throughout the term
Fees: £6.50 a lesson (£78 a term)
Violin and viola
Charles Matthews
Violin and viola lessons
Fees and times: please contact Charles directly
Instrument hire
Parents provide the instrument, either bought or hired. Instruments can be hired at reasonable rates from Gloucestershire Music. For brass, Andy can arrange to collect hired instruments for you.
Performing
Our music partners
We’re proud to work with Longborough Festival Opera, the Chipping Campden Music Festival and the GSW Music Hub, who bring musicians from around the world to perform and run workshops with our children.
Find out more
Our Music Lead is Mr Howard Ellacott.
