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From the Inspection Report:

"Very good resources are a significant factor in enhancing teaching and learning. The music rooms, together with practice rooms, provide space for effective teaching."

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Pupils playing some of the wide range of instruments they learn while at Durlston.

INSTRUMENT TUITION Yrs 3 - 8

All pupils receive weekly music lessons with Mr. Harrison, Director of Music, in the Music School. In addition, the school also offer tuition in the following disciplines:

Violin, Cello, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, Trumpet, Euphonium, Trombone, Horn in F, Tenor Horn, Tuba, Percussion, Recorder, Piano and Organ.

The school has a limited stock of instruments, which pupils may hire for their initial lessons.

The school has four Choirs, an Orchestra, Wind Band, Guitar Group, Hand bells Group, String Group, Brass Group, Clarinet, Flute and Recorder ensembles and Percussion group. All pupils learning an instrument are encouraged to take part in these groups. Theory of Music is taught to all pupils, but those needing more than a general knowledge are encouraged to have individual lessons.

Pupils are prepared for the public examinations of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (both practical and theory) for which the school is a centre.

All children are encouraged to perform, whether it is in class or in the formal and informal concerts, which are held regularly at school.

Pupils are prepared for the public examinations of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (both practical and theory) for which the school is a centre.

All children are encouraged to perform, whether it is in class or in the formal and informal concerts, which are held regularly at school.

Mr. Ian Harrison
Head of department.

All pupils from years 2-8 have class music lessons in the Music School with Mr. Harrison.

"All pupils learning orchestral instruments are encouraged to play with others in the various ensembles which the school provides."

"A special feature of Durlston are the informal lunchtime recitals at which many pupils gain their first experience of solo performance in public."

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