Music
We have a wide range of musical activities on offer at Verulam to suit all from total beginners to experienced musicians.
We believe that music is a vital part of school life and that all students should be able to access this if they want to. Music is heard by students in assemblies throughout the school year performed by soloists or by some of our extra-curricular groups. We have a service of thanksgiving at the end of our first half term and music is integral to that. We have many concerts and events throughout the school year where musicians of all abilities get to perform in front of parents and show off what they have been working on. These events include our Nine Lessons and Carols, GCSE Recital Evening, Spring Concert and Summer Picnic Concert. Music also teams up with Drama to put on shows such as Addams Family, Oh What a Lovely War and Bugsy Malone to name a few.
Group | Level/Instrument | Day/Time | Information |
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Verulam Rocks | Beginner (need to play guitar/drums keyboard) | Monday Lunch | Learn some classic rock riffs and work with others in a band |
Junior Band | Any Instrument | Monday After School | Learn to play Popular tunes from the charts and latest films to some classics |
Music Tech | Open to all | Tuesday Lunch | Learn to use the Mac computers to make music |
Samba Drumming | Open to all | Wednesday Lunch | Learn how to play the Samba Drums like at Carnival time in Rio |
Choir | Open to all | Thursday Lunch | Perform at the Abbey and all concerts. We sing a variety of music from traditional folk, classical, musical theatre and popular music |
Drum Club | Open to all | Thursday After School | Our fantastic drum teacher will guide you on how to play the drum kit and build your skills. |
Orchestra | Grade 3+ | Friday Lunch | Group that meets for the Abbey Service and the Carol Concert. Also takes part in other main concerts during the year. |
Ukulele Club | Open to all | Friday Lunch | Come learn chords and tunes on the Ukes. Fantastic fun for all. |
Jazz Ensemble | Jazz instrument – Grade 4+ | Friday After School | Jazz/Funk Ensemble for Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Keys and Drums (other instruments can also join) |