The Kingswood Music Academy’s mission is to become a leading school in Music in the Hull and East Riding area. This has been launched with the vision to inspire our already talented students to develop their musicianship through our peripatetic provision; instil pride into students to work hard and succeed whilst working individually or as an ensemble and provide students with opportunities to engage in music outside of the school community, through instrumental practise, external performances and music trips. We want all of our Music Academy students to leave Kingswood with high quality music skills that will allow them to thrive in further education and careers within the music industry.
The Music Academy has over 200 students who actively participate in music enrichment, peripatetic lessons and school performances each week. Kingswood's Music Academy offers high-class tuition on a range of brass, upper strings, lower strings, woodwind, piano, guitar, vocal and percussion instruments from specialist teachers from the Hull music service.
As well as developing musical ability, our students also have the opportunity to develop their personal skills such as effective communication, listening skills, teamwork and ensuring that everyone is valued. All of our students who show excellent commitment to furthering their musical ability through regular attendance to enrichment and peripatetic lessons are awarded with a Music Academy badge. Our students wear these with pride to represent their passion for Music and their outstanding musicianship.
We are passionate about the Music Academy which is an integral part of Lift Kingswood and hope that each student values each and every experience and opportunity that comes their way.
What are the expectations of a Music Academy Student?
Our students and their musical development are at the heart of our Music Academy and that is why regular attendance to instrumental lessons is of paramount importance.
Music Academy students are expected to:
Attend a music enrichment session that develops their musical skills on a weekly basis.
Arrive on time to peripatetic lessons.
Take their instrument home to practise (where applicable).
How much time should you be practicing your instrument?
Consistency is the most important element of any practice routine. Suggested practice times will depend on experience of the instrumentalist, the difficulty of the piece of music being played and goals set by you and your peripatetic teacher.
Enrichment Opportunities
We have a robust enrichment offer in the Music Department which provides every student with a club that will interest them. Our enrichment timetable offers both lunchtime and after school opportunities.
School Orchestra
School Brass Band
Dynamix
Rock Revolution
Drumline Premiere
School Productions
Facilities
At Lift Kingswood, we are proud to have state of the art facilities and equipment that ensure that there are no barriers to providing outstanding teaching and learning.
The Music Department comprises two music technology Mac suites, each equipped with Mac Mini computers, audio interfaces for recording and collaboration, MIDI controller keyboards, digital drum kits and electric guitars. Each suite utilises Cubase, GarageBand and MuseScore to give students exposure to the skills required with industry standard music technology. Students use these every lesson to develop understanding of how technology is used in the creation of music. Students have the opportunity to develop production skills as part of the Key Stage 4 curriculum.
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