Northumbrian Pipes runs weekly and is open to pupils in Years 7-13 who want to learn how to play the pipes.

Junior Brass Ensemble takes place weekly for pupils in Years 3- 6. We strongly encourage all players of the trumpet, trombone, tenor horn, clarinet,saxophone, oboe or the bassoon to join.

Junior String/Woodwind takes place weekly for pupils in Years 1-6. We encourage all string and woodwind players to get involved.

Junior Ceilidh Band takes place weekly for pupils in Years 3-6. It is perfect for fiddles, recorders, flutes and many others.

Ukulele Club takes place weekly for pupils in Years 5-6.

Handbells Club takes place weekly for pupils in Years 4-6

Music Theory runs weekly for pupils in Years 3-6 and offers them the opportunity to learn about the fundamental elements that construct and govern the language of music.

Music Club runs weekly for pupils in Reception. It is a great introduction to the world of music for budding musicians.

These practices prepare pupils for the wide array of performance opportunities available to them. Jazz nights in the Newsom Hall, Termly Concerts at St James’ and St Basil’s Church and Newcastle Cathedral, fortnightly Live for Five recitals in the Lumsden Hall, performing arts productions, music competitions, performances for the local community, pupils are even asked to perform at various school events such as prize giving events or open mornings.

There are many significant benefits to studying, performing and creating music including:

• accelerated cognitive development and improved metacognition
• improved personal mental health, including reduced levels of stress and anxiety
• fostering of teamwork, creative and social skills
• developing self-discipline, time management and critical thinking ability.