Instruments

Instruments Available:

• Piano

• Harp

• Classical Guitar

• Violin

• Viola

• Cello

• Mini Bass

• Flute

• Clarinet

• Saxophone

• Oboe

• Bassoon

• Trumpet/Cornet

• French Horn

• Trombone

With such a list of instruments on offer, this choice might be a little daunting! There are many fabulous interactive websites for you to learn more about the instruments together. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra has a particularly impressive set of resources to explore.

Naturally, the very best way for your daughter to discover a love for an instrument is to listen to it being played live! In addition to their regular concert series, the London Symphony Orchestra frequently puts on concerts for families to enjoy together.

Practice

Regular and consistent practice is extremely important. For your daughter to make the most of her Music lessons, we recommend a minimum of 10-15 minutes five times a week. Please feel free to get in touch with the Music Department: we are always happy to help with strategies for practising success! We also advise against having more than one teacher on the same instrument - in our experience, this can lead to confusion and conflict between teaching styles and pedagogies.

Communicating and Reporting

Our Visiting Music Staff have a range of methods for communicating practice plans and progress with parents, depending on the girls’ age and the instrument they play. Some teachers favour a practice booklet whilst others use online platforms (Firefly or Google Classroom).

You will also receive a written report at the end of the Academic Year.

Should you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact juniormusic@channing.co.uk