Getting involved in music can be one of the most rewarding experiences for any child. Whether learning an instrument, voice, composing or using music technology, music offers an instant community and creative outlet that will stay with them for their whole lives.
In addition to being a rigorous and holistic academic subject, music also offers individual challenge through the peripatetic programme, team success and friendship through our choirs and instrumental groups. With a broad range of extra-curricular activities truly unique and memorable experiences are shared with the school community through standing on stages both within and beyond the walls of Tettenhall College.
At Tettenhall, we believe every pupil should have access to the joy of musical discovery and encourage all pupils to learn an instrument and get involved with the groups and choirs on offer.
Music is taught throughout the School from Reception up to Year 9, with GCSE and A Level being offered in the Senior School.
For all of our pupils, music is a practical subject with performance being the main part of each class. Students are encouraged to bring their instruments to class where they can share their expertise with their class mates and individual and group work is performed in school assemblies, chapel services and community events regularly throughout the year. In the GCSE and A-level programmes pupils increase their knowledge of performance, composition and theory through specialised study and practice.
Extra-Curricular
Pupils learning an instrument are encouraged to join one of the music groups at the college. Our choirs in both Preparatory School and Senior School, in conjunction with our orchestra and rock groups provide performance opportunities varying from assemblies, chapel services and talent shows to overseas tours. Each section of the school produces an annual musical which gives all pupils the opportunity to sing, act and dance on the stage in our beautiful Victorian Towers Theatre, enriching them with personal confidence and resilience. Many of our pupils have gone on to perform with leading professional and national music groups as singers, actors and instrumentalists.
Getting Involved
We have a wealth of musical expertise in our team of peripatetic music teachers. Students are actively encouraged to learn an instrument during their time at Tettenhall College and this can start from Year One. This first step will lead your child into a world of musical opportunity.