At Rushden Academy, we deliver music as part of the curriculum in KS3 with the option to continue music studies into KS4 and further. Within the performing arts corridor it’s common to hear the assorted sounds of music being played all day as we pride our subject of teaching music in a practical, engaging way; letting students explore sound for themselves and learning through a ‘hands on’ approach. We have a constant team of peripatetic staff who join us weekly to offer lessons in a variety of instruments. These range from orchestral strings through to guitar, drums and even DJ-ing. We offer students a wealth of opportunities to perform, whether that be in our recently launched singing group or in our school show orchestra; we also open the music room at lunch times for students to rehearse their own music and we have a practise room available for students to rehearse in their own self run bands. We have regular showcases in which students can perform throughout the year and extra performance opportunities for events held in Rushden Academy.
I like in Music that I have fun whilst learning.
Lucy - Student
I really enjoy music lessons because it’s really fun and I get to show my creative side.
Molly - Student
I find my brass lessons very informative and I understand everything that is being asked. The music teachers are great and easy to talk to.
Emily - Student
There are lots of extra-curricular activities for music. Music is well-integrated into other areas of Performing Arts and we always perform in the school shows. The group of students studying GCSE Music are very close, like a family. The (instrumental) lessons are extensive and cover many different instruments.
Rebecca - Student
