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The Music Department has an excellent
reputation.
Mr Ian Wass, the Director of Music, has been at the School
since 1983.
There are two full time music specialists and 10 visiting
teachers as well as several other musical staff.
IInstrumental lessons are available to
all pupils. All instrumentalists are encouraged to take part
in the various bands, ensembles and choirs. Those of a higher
standard are encouraged to join the local authority music
groups e.g. Wolverhampton Youth Orchestra.
The excellent team of ten visiting teachers currently teach
over 100 individual lessons each week. The cost of tuition
is currently £117 per term.
The aim of these groups is to promote
group music making, encourage teamwork and develop personal
playing in a disciplined group. Ensemble groups take part
in school concerts and are run by the visiting music staff.
This meets once a week and is for more
experienced musicians, who along with several staff, enjoy
playing jazz together and performing in school concerts.
There are two choirs in the Upper School.
The Middle School Choir is for any pupil in years 7-11 and
meets once a week. Membership of the senior Camber Choir is
by audition, this choir meets one evening per week and staff
and parents join pupils.
A highlight of the year for the singers is the annual Festival
of Lessons and Carols, held in St.JohnÕs Church, Wolverhampton.
All the choirs are joined by guest singers and brass players
for a traditional candlelit service. They work very hard to
produce an evening of highest quality singing with a congregation
of 500 parents and friends.
A full scale musical production is produced
annually which involves great teamwork and results in performances
of a high standard. Please see Dance and Drama for more information.
Over the past few yearÕs choirs from Tettenhall
College have regularly appeared in productions at the Grand
Theatre in Wolverhampton.
These have included Joseph, Scrooge and Whistle down the
Wind. These provide a fantastic opportunity for pupils from
Tettenhall College to showcase their talents in a public arena.
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