Music

Prep Schools’ String Ensemble

Club Prep Schools’ String Ensemble Where Small Hall SAR When Wednesday 7.45am – 8.15 am Who Years 4 – 6 Staff Mr Rusbridgeer Places 30 Term All Year This ensemble is suitable for Prep pupils learning an orchestral string instrument (violin, viola, cello or double bass). The group performs at major concerts.

Prep Music Theory Club

This club is open to all Prep pupils currently learning a musical instrument, in or out of School. Pupils will work towards graded ABRSM Theory examinations.

Additional Information:

The appropriate level of ‘Music Theory for Young Musicians’ by Ying-Ying Ng workbook will be required and this can be discussed with the teachers. Girls may join this club at any time. Club Prep Schools’ Music Theory Club Where Music Rooms SAR When Tuesday 7.45am – 8.15am Who Years 3 – 6 Staff Mrs Baldwin, Miss Jones, Mrs Sunda, Mr Atkinson and Mr Wray Places 35 Term All Year Cost Cost of Workbook

Music Scholarship

Commitment is expected throughout the term and will help prepare pupils for the Senior School Music Scholarship audtions. Club Music Scholarship Where Music Room When Monday 7.45am – 8.15am Who Year 6 by Invitation Staff Mr Wray and Mrs Baldwin Places 10 Term Autumn

Prep Junior Chamber Choir

The Prep Junior Chamber Choir is the elite vocal ensemble of the Girls’ Preparatory School. Members are invited to join after audition and commitment to rehearsals and performances throughout the year is expected. The choir performs at all major school events and participates in external choral competitions. Club Prep Junior Chamber Choir Where Music Room When Thursday 3.45pm – 5.00pm Who Years 5 - 6 by Invitation Staff Mr Wray Places 40 Term All Year

Prep Chamber Ensemble

By invitation only. Commitment is expected throughout the term and the ensemble performs at all the major school events.

Additional Information:

Pupils must arrive at School to start rehearsing at 7.45am. Club Prep Chamber Ensemble Where Music Room When Monday 7.45am – 8.15am Who Years 5 – 6 by Invitation Staff Mr Wray Places 10 Term Spring and Summer

Reception Choir

Club Reception Choir Where Music Room When Thursday 11.50am - 12.20pm

Infant Choir

Club Infant Choir Where Music Room When Friday 12.10pm –12.40pm Who Years 1 – 2 Staff Mr Wray Places Whole Year Group Term All Year Who Reception Staff Mr Wray Places Whole Year Group Term All Year The Reception Choir is aimed to provide a fun introduction to choral singing, helping the girls develop their singing voices. The girls work towards performances including Harvest, the Infant Nativity and the House Singing Competition.

Additional Information:

This choir forms part of the curriculum.

All pupils in Years 1 and 2 form the Infant choir to further develop their vocal and ensemble skills. The Choir performs at school events such as the Nativity and final assemblies.

Additional Information:

This choir forms part of the curriculum.

Preliminary Choir

All girls in Years 3 and 4 form the Preliminary Choir to develop their ensemble singing skills in a fun and productive environment. The choir performs at major events, such as concerts and final assemblies.

Additional Information:

This choir forms part of the curriculum. Club Preliminary Choir Where Music Room When Monday 2.10pm – 2.40pm Who Years 3 – 4 Staff Mrs Christophers Places Whole Year Group Term All Year

Junior Choir

All girls in Years 5 and 6 form the Junior Choir to develop their ensemble singing skills in a fun and productive environment. The choir performs at major events, such as concerts and final assemblies.

Additional Information:

This choir forms part of the curriculum.

Club Where When Who Staff Places Term

Junior Choir Music Room Friday 1.50pm - 2.20pm Years 5 – 6 Mr Wray Whole Year Group All Year

Prep Guitar Ensemble

Club Prep Guitar Ensemble Where Drama Room When Tuesday lunchtime Who Years 4 – 6 Staff Ms Hepworth Places 10 Term All Year

Prep Schools’ Brass Ensemble

Club Prep Schools’ Brass Ensemble Where Small Hall SAR When Friday 7.45am – 8.15am

Who

Years 4 – 6 Staff Mrs Baldwin Places 15 Term All Year This joint ensemble is suitable for Prep pupils learning an orchestral brass instrument (trumpet, French horn, trombone, etc). The group performs at major concerts.

Preliminary Chamber Choir

The Preliminary Chamber Choir is the training choir for the Prep Chamber Choir, which is the elite vocal ensemble of the Girls’ Preparatory School. Members are invited to join after audition and commitment to rehearsals and performances throughout the year is expected. The choir performs at all major school events and participates in external choral competitions. Club Preliminary Chamber Choir Where Music Room When Wednesday 3.30pm – 4.30pm Who Years 3 – 4 by Audition Staff Mrs Christophers Places 40 Term All Year

ABRSM Aural Club

This club is offered for pupils preparing for ABRSM practical examinations. Pupils will be prepared for the aural supporting tests in Grades 1 to 5. Club ABRSM Aural Club Where Music Room SAR When Wednesday 7.45am-8.15am Who Years 3 – 6 Staff Mr Wray and Mr Atkinson Places 20 Term All Year

Prep Schools’ Band

Club Prep Schools’ Band Where Music Room, Avenue Elmers When Wednesday 7.45am – 8.15am Who Year 6 Staff Mrs Baldwin and Mr Rees Places By Invitation Term All Year This new club is aimed at those pupils learning guitar, keyboard and singing with an interest in performing contemporary pop music. Members are invited to join after audition. The band will perform at all the major school events.

Music Tech Club

The Music Tech Club is a new offering this year and suits children of all abilities; from children who already play an instrument through to those discovering music for the first time. Focusing on key musical concepts such as melody, harmony, rhythm and arrangement, we ensure that your child gains a full understanding of how music is created note by note. Each term children work in pairs and complete a fun and engaging project by creating music to various forms of media. Projects range from making music for TV adverts, movie trailers, radio shows and cartoons through to composing in a range of musical styles. Club Music Tech Club Where Music Room SAR When Tuesday 4.00pm - 5.00pm Who Years 5 – 6 Staff Mr Rusbridger Places 14 Term All Year

String Quartet

Membership of the String Quartet is by invitation only. The ensemble will preform at school events to showcase the highest standards of ensemble string playing. Club String Quartet Where Music Room When Wednesday lunchtime Who Years 4 – 6 Staff Ms Quirke Places By Invitation Term All Year

Percussion Ensemble and Samba Band

Club Percussion Ensemble and Samba Band Where Music Room When Thursday lunchtime Who Years 4 – 6 Staff Mr Chowdhury Places 20 Term All Year

The Percussion Ensemble and Samba Band is ideal for pupils who wish to take part in a group to expand their aural awareness and work together in an ensemble. This group performs at whole-school events, including concerts and outdoor events.

Prep Schools’ Infant Percussion Club

The Infant Percussion Club is an excellent way to develop ensemble and coordination skills. It serves as a good preparation for the Junior Percussion Ensemble. This ensemble will perform at school assemblies. Club Prep Schools’ Infant Percussion Club Where Drama Room When Tuesday 3.20pm – 4.00pm Who Years 1 – 2 Staff Mrs McNeill and Mrs Baldwin Places 20 Term All Year

Mezza-tones

This is a vocal ensemble for the Girls’ Prep. Pupils in Year 6 will be invited to join the small vocal ensemble and work on a capella singing and performance. The Mezza-tones will perform at whole-school events and this will be a progressive ensemble to work with the Senior School a capella ensembles, Forte and Fortissimo. Club Mezza-tones Where Music Room When Thuesday 7.45am – 8.15am Who Year 6 Staff Mrs Baldwin Places By Invitation Term All Year

Prep Schools’ Woodwind Ensemble

Club Prep Schools’ Woodwind Ensemble Where Music Room, Girls’ Prep When Friday 7.45am – 8.15am Who Years 4 – 6 Staff Miss Jones Places 10 Term All Year

Additional Information:

This ensemble is open to all pupils learning a woodwind instrument.

The Recorder Club is a beginner group dedicated to exploring the basics of recorder playing in a fun and supportive environment. The club performs at school concerts and assemblies. Girls will need their own recorder and instruction book, details of which will be communicated by Mr Wray after girls sign up for the activity. The Prep Schools’ Woodwind Ensemble provides an opportunity to play in a relatively intimate arrangement with other instrumentalists. It is suitable for pupils who have already achieved an elementary standard on a woodwind instrument, such as flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone and bassoon.

Recorder Club

Club Recorder Club Where Music Room When Tuesday lunchtime Staff Mrs Baldwin Places 15 Term All Year Cost Cost of Workbook

Prep Schools’ Orchestra

Members are invited to join the orchestra after consultation with the Head of Prep Music and their instrumental teacher. This is the elite instrumental ensemble and is run as a co-educational group with the Boys’ Prep. The minimum requirement for entry to the Prep Schools’ Orchestra is at least Grade 2 level for a standard orchestral instrument (pianists are also considered). The Orchestra will be expected to perform at all major school concerts. Club Prep Schools’ Orchestra Where Music Room When Friday 4.00pm – 5.00pm Who By Invitation Staff Mr Wray and Mrs Baldwin Places 25 Term All Year