Wakefield Grammar School Foundation
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School
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20 music ensembles & orchestras
and AWARD WINNING CHOIR
You’ll like the way we encourage MUSICAL TALENT from symphony to song.
Making music is an integral part of daily life at our school, with an abundance of opportunities for all ages and abilities. The growth of musical talent is organic and eclectic, with jazz, rock, funk, blues and classical ensembles evolving without fanfare but with great success throughout the year. We give students every opportunity to showcase their abilities, from formal performances and composers’ concerts, to lunchtime recitals and school assemblies. The school calendar is filled with around 15 musical events each year, formal and informal, pop-up ensembles and termly concerts showcasing impressive pieces and annual highlights such as our colourful choral and orchestral concerts in wonderful Wakefield Cathedral.
We make it easy to pick up an instrument.
With 20 musical groups of different range and ability, ranging from concert bands, a brass band, wind band, swing band, string quartet, a variety of ensembles and choral groups, there’s something here for all students. We support students in learning an instrument with over 400 weekly lessons taught in our 8 individual music classroom spaces by Visiting Instrumental Musicians.
Tuition is available on the following instruments:
- Woodwind: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone and Bassoon
- Brass: Trumpet, Cornet, French Horn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium, Trombone and Tuba
- Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar
- Keyboard: Piano and Organ
- Percussion: Drum Kit and Orchestral Percussion
- Voice
Practices & Performances
Music runs through our school and is taught at every stage. Our Juniors have their own dedicated music room and our Seniors, a dedicated music building and recording studio. Our vibrant Music department offers opportunities for students of all ages to perform in, direct and manage concerts. In addition to timetabled lessons, a wide range of independent music lessons support students to improve their practise and develop their skills.
Nurturing a talent and a taste for performance.
Every year, an array of concerts take place in our school halls and externally at Wakefield Cathedral, on our Music Tour and often at seasonal events such as Christmas at Pinderfields Hospital as well as at Music Festivals. Our Junior Choir often brings home the trophy from the annual Wharfedale Music Festival. Sometimes, our Junior musicians are joined by our youngest musicians in Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School. Through these performances, our students learn to express themselves clearly and confidently while building friendships through shared musical experiences.
Wider Experiences
Our musicians also become involved in directing and conducting our many performances. If your child has specific musical interests please let us know when you visit. We will be happy to help.