- Independent Private Day School for Girls and Boys aged 3-11
Truly remarkable standards are reached by a large percentage of the children - their love of music is quite clear. Berkhampstead is a wonderfully musical school. Current parent.
Every pupil at Berkhampstead is involved in music in one way or another. With an amazing choice of instrumentsand a great team of specialist music teachers, taking up an individual instrument is deeply embedded in the culture of the school. By the time they reach Y4, over 92% have started to learn an instrument and are able to join our many thriving group ensembles. The experience of playing together and performing is a large part of all we do.
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All of our children are taught music in the classroom by music specialists. This ensures that they all develop key music skills by the time they leave us. This gives them a great opportunity to explore their natural skills and continue their desire for music beyond their years here.
Our youngest children, starting as toddlers in our Berky Bear group, are taught by an Early Years music specialist and, over time, all of the children develop skills on percussion instruments and keyboards as part of the curriculum.
We cater for the grade exams of the Associated Board and also for music scholarships to senior schools. Informal concerts take place throughout the year and children of all levels perform.
Whilst encouraging all pupils to enjoy participating in musical activities, we also nurture especially talented musicians with chamber groups for instrumentalists and singers. Some of these have reached Grade 5 and above by age 11 and have been successful in auditions for the National Children’s Orchestras and Choirs and the National Youth Choir as well as many local music groups. Music Scholarships to Independent Senior Schools are regularly won.
Whatever a child’s level of ability when they join Berkhampstead School, there is something special for everyone to try. All have the chance to develop skills and take pleasure in music.
