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. Music has always flourished at Hatcham College, 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

- Samba

- Music Production

These are supported by regular performance opportunities, which displays student excellence and generates 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 and broad music curriculum. This includes Music Technology across all key stages, a specifically designed band project for all Year 7s that 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 of our recent student performances below: