Learning a musical instrument can be a wonderful experience for
children. The opportunity to perform and to play with others can bring a huge
amount of pleasure and build confidence in young people. Choosing the right
instrument for an individual is an important decision. The size of the
instrument, its sound and appeal, a child's physical development and their
personality, and the ability to set time aside for regular practice are
all important factors to consider before making a decision. Group taster
sessions may be available for Woodwind, Strings and Brass instruments in
advance of choosing 1:1 lessons, to enable children to try out different
instruments first. Advice is always available from the Head of Music in
the Junior School (Miss Micklethwaite) and the music team. If a child
is considering taking up a second instrument, it may be helpful for
parents to discuss this first with both the Head of Music and
the child's Form Teacher.