Music at Bow

"That which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music." (Aldous Huxley)

Our Philosophy

• Anyone can take part
• Music is an enriching and broadening experience
• Music is valued as an integral part of everyday life
• Music enhances the community of the school and gives a sense of corporate responsibility and being part of a team
• At the same time, individual achievements can be recognised

Main aims in Music

• To develop vocal and instrumental skills
• To develop an understanding of music from other times and places
• To develop a means of expressing ideas, thoughts and feelings through music

Main objectives in Music

• To promote music as an inclusive subject: anyone, whatever their ability, can take part
• To enable every child to grow musically at their own pace
• To foster a lifelong appreciation of all aspects of music
• We provide opportunities for all abilities and interests
• Musically able children are encouraged to go on holiday music courses and to audition for local and national orchestras and for music scholarships at the Senior School

Extra-Curricular Music:

• Choir
• Jazz ensemble
• Ceilidh Band
• Fiddle Club
• Percussion Groups

Individual Music Tuition

Individual instrumental lessons are available on:- piano, classical guitar, popular guitar, drums, clarinet, flute, saxophone and much more!

Classroom music topics include: Musical Machines; History of Rock Music; Music of Indonesia; Instruments of the Orchestra; Film and television music.

Classroom music activities include: learning to play tin whistle; developing percussion skills; learning to play the ocarina; small-group compositions; listening to all kinds of music; visits to concerts and music workshops; learning a wide variety of songs, chants and raps.

Music Scholarships at the Senior School

Music scholarships (up to 50% of the fees) are available on admission to the Senior School. Bow pupils have an excellent record at achieving such awards.

If you would like to know more about Music at Bow, Durham School, please contact Mrs Helen Ketteridge via the Headmaster’s office.

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Testimonials

"Our daughter made new friends and settled in so quickly and enjoyed all the the activities. To this day she still loves getting up early to go to school and as we have one of the longest journeys to make (88 miles a day) this has made our lives easier. She has clearly blossomed as a person and her behaviour and manners are first class. She has such a happy personality and while she used to be a bit shy, she is now outgoing and positive. It became clear that the only regret we have, is that we wished we had sent our daughter to Bow at an earlier age. "
Parents of Year 6 girl