Swindon’s Music Support

Music education in school

A great music education in school would include:

• at least one hour of classroom music teaching for key stages 1 to 3 (years 1 to 9)
• access to lessons across a range of instruments, and for singing
• opportunities to join your school choir or vocal group
• opportunities to join your school ensemble, band or group (such as an orchestra or rock band)
• opportunities to have your music heard – for example, in concerts, competitions or shows
• opportunities to go to live performances at least once a year
• opportunities to take music qualifications in secondary school – for example:
  • GCSEs
  • A levels
  • vocational technical qualifications (VTQs)
  • graded music exams

The hub offers a wide range of support to schools that include

• Whole Class Ensemble Tuition
• Individual and small group instrumental and vocal tuition
• live music roadshows
• Voice Festivals
• EYFS training and festival
• Instrument hire/loan scheme
• School staff training CPD (both online and face-to-face)
• Support in delivering a quality music curriculum