St Richard's
A traditional Catholic co-educational boarding school
from Nursery through to Preparatory School
Music
Music has a high priority at St Richard's and is included in the curriculum. Over 80% of children also learn one or more instruments, often achieving well in music exams – recent grades have included all levels from the pre-Grade 1 to Grade 7. Many of our musicians have been awarded music scholarships to their senior schools. Music theory is also taught, placing children in a positive position to take their musical interests further – and the most able musicians leave with the gold standard of Associated Board Grade 5.
Tuition is offered in piano, and in most woodwind, brass and stringed instruments.
There are flourishing string, woodwind and brass groups, and these, together with the
school orchestra
, perform at the end of term concerts. There are additional opportunities to perform
in a series of informal concerts throughout the year, giving children
the opportunity to gain confidence
performing in front of friends and family.
Children who are unsure of the most suitable instrument to learn are encouraged to have free taster lessons. School instruments are available for hire. Music practice is timetabled.
All children in Years 2, 3 and 4 have class recorder lessons as part of the curriculum.
For current music news and updates please visit the Music News page.
