MUSIC SPECIALISM

Apply for a Music Specialism Place by Monday 23rd September 2024 at 4pm

Our Music Specialism has an impact on every student at Hatcham College, and all our students are given the opportunity to benefit from its vibrant music tradition. Classroom/academic music is offered across all three key stages, but beyond the classroom we have a wide offering of musical experiences. Music has always flourished at Hatcham College, supported by community groups like Friends of Hatcham and a large team of music teachers, and we are continually moving from strength to strength and are pushing our standards ever higher. We are currently rehearsing the following ensembles on a weekly basis:

- Choirs

- String Orchestra

- Jazz Band

- String ensembles

- Woodwind ensembles

- Band project and band clubs

- Djembe and steel pans ensembles

- Various music tech/production opportunities

These are supported by regular performance opportunities, which display student excellence and generate excitement and enthusiasm, both within and outside school.

My sons have benefitted from the Music Specialism at Hatcham College, both in their individual lessons in trumpet and guitar, and by being part of the orchestra and choir. This has been an enriching experience musically and they have made friend across other year groups at the same time. Parent of Y9 and Y11 students

Our children have thrived on the music opportunities at Hatcham College. The extra-curricular programme has provided a rich array of music training and expression that is accessible to our diverse community; including school musicals, gospel choir, barbershop, subsidised instrumental lessons, and more... Parent of Y12 student

MUSIC PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

We aim to ensure that every student sees themselves as a musician by offering an innovative, inclusive, rigorous and broad music curriculum. Performing, composing, and listening/appraising are embedded in all our lessons, together with a commitment to celebrating musical and cultural diversity. Music technology is employed across all key stages, together with singing and instrumental work, and in Key Stage 3 a specifically designed band project for all Year 7s and Year 8s gives them the opportunity to learn instrumental skills on guitar, bass, drums, keys and vocals before forming bands and experiencing the joy of making music together and honing their ensemble skills.

The Music Department continually strives to raise the profile of music within the College through weekly extended curricular clubs that offer all students the chance to take part.

You can watch some student performances from previous years below: