Weekly Programmes

Instrumental / Vocal Teaching
All instrumental and vocal teaching is related to National Curriculum Attainment Targets, is supported by written pupil profiles, and follows A Common Approach, the nationally agreed curriculum for instrumental/vocal teaching. Instrumental teaching is normally available and best delivered during the school day but, where necessary, arrangements may be made for visits before or after the school day.

Wherever possible instrumental teaching is accompanied by the free loan of an instrument. Please consult your instrumental teacher in order to submit requests for instruments with your order form. Newly ordered teaching will carry an allocation of instruments.

Group and individual teaching is available in:

Brass	Brass Band	Baritone, Cornet, Euphonium, Flugel Horn, Tenor Horn
	Orchestral	French Horn, Trombone, Trumpet and Tuba
Guitar	Acoustic, Classical, Electric, Bass
Keyboard	Electric keyboard, Piano, Piano Accordion
Percussion	Drum Kit, Timpani, Tuned, Untuned
World Music	Dhol, Harmonium, Sitar, Steel Pans, Tabla
Strings	Violin, Viola, 'Cello, Double Bass
Voice	Classical, Gospel, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Asian
Woodwind	Alto Saxophone, Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Harmonica, Oboe, Recorder, Tenor Saxophone, Tin Whistle
Service Cost
Instrumental / Vocal Teaching		£42 per hour
Instrumental / Vocal Teaching ordered in 3-hour blocks, with the same teacher		£116 per 3-hour block

Classroom Pupil Support for National Curriculum Music - Key Stages 1 and 2

Whole class vocal work in Key Stages 1 and 2

Experienced and qualified primary school music specialists are able to lead classroom sessions within QCA guidelines. Knowledge of the National Curriculum allied with A Common Approach enables them to promote positive musical practice and progression of learning.

Classroom Pupil Support staff can:

Deliver the QCA curriculum with a vocal focus on developing musical skills among pupils
Work alongside teachers in the classroom and liaise with music co-coordinators in long and medium term planning
Offer a variety of opportunities for children to take part in music projects in the city.

Vocal teachers can:

Work alongside class teachers in their class developing vocal skills
Train choirs

Classroom Pupil Support is best and most effectively booked in half day sessions.

Sessional Pianists

Sessional Pianists will assist teachers by playing for assemblies, music lessons, choir practices, school hymn practices etc.