Music at Kingshott
Music is an enriching, creative and vibrant part of school life. We encourage children of all ages and abilities to develop a life‑long appreciation for, and engagement with, music. This is achieved through classroom activities, extracurricular groups and a wide range of musical ensembles, events and activities that develop performing, composing, listening and analytical skills.
75% of Kingshott pupils learn an instrument, receiving weekly individual lessons and taking part in concerts and events throughout the year. We are fortunate to have a fantastic team of Visiting Music Teachers who provide solo and ensemble tuition in classical, orchestral and popular instruments:
- Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
- Woodwind/Reeds: Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone, Recorder
- Brass: Trumpet, Cornet, French Horn, Euphonium, Tuba, Trombone, Tenor Horn
- Guitar: Classical, Electric, Bass
- Piano
- Drum Kit
How it works
In Years 1-2, all pupils learn the recorder in small groups. From Year 3, they may continue recorder or begin individual lessons on any instrument. Lessons run on a rotating timetable, with priority slots for Years 7-8.
Assessment and Reporting
Progress is reported at the end of the summer term, and Kingshott hosts ABRSM exams twice a year, with some pupils also taking Trinity or RockSchool exams.
Group recorder lessons are billed termly; individual lessons are charged directly by teachers. Half a term’s written notice is required to end tuition.
For more information about instrumental and singing lessons, please contact our Director of Music, Mr Rhodes.
