At Harbury, we have a strong singing and musical culture, maintained by singing assemblies and a large choir which is run by Mrs Taylor (Yr 2 teacher). Every week, we learn new songs and get ready for performances. We love to sing with our friends, and learn to be confident in performance. Most years we take part in the Young Voices concerts in Birmingham, which is a memorable and inspiring experience for both children and adults. The choir has also has strong links with the local community by singing at Galanos House at Christmas, which is a local care home in Southam. The children also perform at the Harbury carnival in the summer.
We are also very proud of our musically talented pupils. Many children take part in peripatetic lessons, including steel pan, strings, ukulele, guitar and piano. We have a dedicated team of music teachers, including our specialist music teacher Mr Hudson. Sometimes classes might take part in special music projects. At the moment, the whole of Year 3 learn to play the trombone which is kindly supported by the Napton Music Festival. We employ Mr Stoneman from Warwickshire Music Services to provide this opportunity.
The whole school enjoys coming together to celebrate musical achievements in many different concerts throughout the school calendar, including the Summer Concert at the end of the year. This is always a very popular event.
Peripatetic Music Lessons
We are delighted to welcome two talented peripatetic music teachers into school each week, giving our children the opportunity to develop their musical skills and confidence.
Steel Pans – Mrs Diana Hancox
Mrs Diana Hancox from Steel Pan Academy (https://www.steelpanacademy.co.uk) teaches steel pans in school on Thursdays. Children have the opportunity to learn together, develop their musical skills and enjoy making music as a group.
If you are interested in booking a session or finding out more, please visit Diana's website. She also offers steel pan sessions for adults after school!
Piano, Guitar and Ukulele – Mr Ed Hudson
Mr Ed Hudson, who is also one of our PPA teachers, teaches piano, guitar and ukulele in school on Thursdays and Fridays. Children can develop their skills on an individual basis and build confidence as young musicians.
To find out more or to arrange lessons, please contact Ed directly at eddhudson@me.com or hudson.e1@welearn365.com.
We are particularly proud that our children have regular opportunities to perform what they have learned in assemblies and at our end-of-year celebrations, giving them a wonderful opportunity to share their musical talents with the school community.