Instrumental Lessons

Penketh High School recognises the importance and value of learning a musical instrument and the impact it has upon pupil achievement. At present we offer the following instrumental lessons:

  • Percussion/ Drums
  • Keyboard/ Piano
  • Guitar/ Bass guitar

Instrumental lessons can be arranged by parents/ carers making direct contact with the instrumental teacher via the email provided.

There is a fee for all instrumental lessons, a one to one, 20-minute lesson is £10. Over a half term (6 weeks) lessons will amount to £60.00 and must be paid directly to the tutor.  They are scheduled during the school day, on a rota system so that students do not miss the same time and same lesson every week.

If you wish for your child to take up this excellent opportunity, please contact the tutor below who will schedule lessons as soon as possible.

Year 7

Autumn Term

Elements of Music/Sound Creation

Spring Term

Melody and Accompaniment

Summer Term

Space Midi composition

Enrichment/Wider Reading

Enrichment includes a wide range of extra-curricular music ensembles:

  • Harmonix
  • Boys Choir
  • Chamber Choir
  • Music Technology
  • Popular band support
  • Guitar group
  • Percussion ensemble

Performing Arts Club/School Play- cross curricular group

Individual instrumental lessons offered on a range of instruments at an extra cost

Performances throughout the year include:

  • P Factor
  • Instrumental recitals
  • Christmas Carol Concert
  • Spring Concert
  • Summer Concert
  • Visits to external performance venue
  • Disney Performing Arts Programme

 Visits to watch a range of live performances across the year.

Year 8

Autumn Term

Build a Band

Spring Term

Dance

Summer Term

Remix and Cover versions

Enrichment/Wider Reading

Enrichment includes a wide range of extra-curricular music ensembles:

  • Harmonix
  • Boys Choir
  • Chamber Choir
  • Music Technology
  • Popular band support
  • Guitar group
  • Percussion ensemble

Performing Arts Club/School Play- cross curricular group

Individual instrumental lessons offered on a range of instruments at an extra cost

Performances throughout the year include:

  • P Factor
  • Instrumental recitals
  • Christmas Carol Concert
  • Spring Concert
  • Summer Concert
  • Visits to external performance venue
  • Disney Performing Arts Programme

 Visits to watch a range of live performances across the year.

Year 9

Autumn Term

Music:

  • GCSE Keywords for listening
  • Performance skills
  • Basics of composition

Music Tech:

  • Basics of Music technology

Spring Term

Music:

  • GCSE Keywords for listening
  • Performance skills
  • Basics of composition

Music Tech:

  • Basics of Music technology

Summer Term

Music:

  • GCSE Keywords for listening
  • Performance skills
  • Basics of composition

Music Tech:

  • Basics of Music technology

Enrichment/Wider Reading

Enrichment includes a wide range of extra-curricular music ensembles:

  • Harmonix
  • Boys Choir
  • Chamber Choir
  • Music Technology
  • Popular band support
  • Guitar group
  • Percussion ensemble

Performing Arts Club/School Play- cross curricular group

Individual instrumental lessons offered on a range of instruments at an extra cost

Performances throughout the year include:

  • P Factor
  • Instrumental recitals
  • Christmas Carol Concert
  • Spring Concert
  • Summer Concert
  • Visits to external performance venue
  • Disney Performing Arts Programme

 Visits to watch a range of live performances across the year.

Year 10

Autumn Term

Music:

  • GCSE Keywords revision for listening
  • Performance skills
  • Composition to a brief

Music Tech:

Preparation of Portfolio

Spring Term

Music:

  • GCSE Keywords revision for listening
  • Performance skills
  • Composition to a brief

Music Tech:

Listening focus

Summer Term

Music:

  • GCSE Keywords revision for listening
  • Performance skills
  • Composition 2- official coursework

Music Tech:

Preparation of Portfolio

Enrichment/Wider Reading

Enrichment includes a wide range of extra-curricular music ensembles:

  • Harmonix
  • Boys Choir
  • Chamber Choir
  • Music Technology
  • Popular band support
  • Guitar group
  • Percussion ensemble

Performing Arts Club/School Play- cross curricular group

Individual instrumental lessons offered on a range of instruments at an extra cost

Performances throughout the year include:

  • P Factor
  • Instrumental recitals
  • Christmas Carol Concert
  • Spring Concert
  • Summer Concert
  • Visits to external performance venue
  • Disney Performing Arts Programme

 Visits to watch a range of live performances across the year.

Year 11

Autumn Term

Music:

  • GCSE Keywords revision for listening
  • Performance skills
  • Composition 2- official coursework

Music Tech:

  • Preparation of Portfolio
  • Exam Prep

Spring Term

Music:

  • GCSE Keywords revision for listening
  • Performance skills
  • Composition 1- official coursework

Music Tech:

  • Preparation of Portfolio
  • Exam Prep

Summer Term

Enrichment/Wider Reading

Enrichment includes a wide range of extra-curricular music ensembles:

  • Harmonix
  • Boys Choir
  • Chamber Choir
  • Music Technology
  • Popular band support
  • Guitar group
  • Percussion ensemble

Performing Arts Club/School Play- cross curricular group

Individual instrumental lessons offered on a range of instruments at an extra cost

Performances throughout the year include:

  • P Factor
  • Instrumental recitals
  • Christmas Carol Concert
  • Spring Concert
  • Summer Concert
  • Visits to external performance venue
  • Disney Performing Arts Programme

 Visits to watch a range of live performances across the year.

Assessment of Learning

Years 7 & 8

Listening Assessment – Pupils listen to music and comment on what they can hear.

Performance/Practical Assessment- Pupils will perform on an instrument linked with the scheme of work they have been following.

Years 9, 10 & 11

Pupils complete a range of listening assessments based on GCSE/BTEC style questions.

Composition assessment is completed throughout the course.

Performance assessments are completed once every half term in either solo or ensemble performance skills.