Music
Prep Music
Music is a firm favourite with children of all ages and it forms a big part of the daily life at Cokethorpe. Indeed, it is difficult to walk through the Mansion House and not hear the soothing and alluring lilt of music on the air.
Pupils all have a weekly music lesson with a specialist teacher in the Prep School. Our Pre-Prep children are taught fun, interactive songs, often accompanied with actions and percussion. As they progress through the School, pupils are introduced to the more technical aspects including learning to read, play and write music.
The Prep Activities programme provides plentiful opportunities for collaborative practice and performance, with the lively calendar of musical events providing amply for pupils to showcase their talents to their parents and peers.
Upcoming Events
Find out about and book for the upcoming events at the School, from Open Mornings to concerts, art exhibitions and drama productions across the Prep and Senior Schools.
Senior Music
Music at Cokethorpe is as impressive as it is diverse. From traditional recitals and choral concerts via the all-inclusive Inter-House Music Competition to the more contemporary offerings at the Sixth Form ‘Beer and Band Nights’, there is something to suit every talent.
Performances as part of the formal musical calendar at Cokethorpe are many and varied, including the St Cecilia Concert, May Day Madrigals, Advent Services, Brass Ensemble and Orchestral performances, and the Young Musician of the Year Competition, to name but a few.
In addition to performance spaces and rehearsal rooms, the School also offers a suite of Mac computers equipped with Sibelius and Garage Band. Using this industry standard software enables students to explore composition and song writing and gain technical recording and editing skills.
Individual Music Tuition
In addition to weekly timetabled Music lessons, we offer a diverse range of individual music tuition.
The lessons develop performing skills, knowledge and understanding though one-to-one and group sessions that take place during the school day on a rotational timetable. For more information about Music Tuition at Cokethorpe, please contact the Music Department.
Where next?
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Check the processes and requirements for your child’s entry to Cokethorpe, which varies depending on the year group your child will join, through our Admissions Process calculator.
Scholarships and Awards
Our Scholarships and Awards aim to recognise and promote those who embody the attitude and approach to learning that we value, as well as those with a particular aptitude for a subject or activity.
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