Music Tuition

Music Instrumental Tuition

What are they?

Students can sign up for a range of instrumental or vocal lessons subject to tutor availability. Students will learn both the practical and theoretical aspects of the instrument. Once students are confident and able they will have the opportunity to complete graded exams if they so wish but are not compulsory as well as performing to audiences. 

What are graded music exams?

Graded music exams (grades 1-8) are external qualifications which help track progress when learning an instrument. To achieve a grade students have to demonstrate they have completed the syllabus and met the standard (Pass, Merit or Distinction) for that grade. Whilst there are no requirements to take graded music exams, grade 6+ exams have UCAS points which adds credits towards future university applications via UCAS. 

Who’s invited? 

All students are welcomed and encouraged to learn how to play an instrument or have singing lessons. All students learning an instrument are invited to join our lunchtime clubs e.g. the school band or create their own bands to gain extra experience as musicians, which is free.

How much do they cost and how do I pay?

Lesson fees are paid on Arbor. Ixworth High School subsidises 50% of lesson fees for students in receipt of Pupil Premium. This option is labelled as PP in the Arbor payment options. All lesson fees are paid half termly in advance.

Please note; if fees are more than three weeks in arrears, then the school may pause lessons until fees are paid.

30 min lessons:  £17

20 min lessons: £13

Venue

All lessons take place in the Music Practice Rooms.

Time

Lessons are weekly and take place during lesson time. Students need to check the Instrumental Noticeboard so they know when their lessons are scheduled. Every effort will be made to rotate lesson times so that students do not miss the same curriculum lesson each week – however this is limited by how long the visiting music tutor is on site.

What about instruments?

Students should have their own instrument so that they can practise between lessons.

Please follow this link to hire an instrument from Rental Scheme - Balaams Music

Contact and Signing Up

Please return a signed letter to reception or Mr Spurin in order to sign up. You can collect a letter from Mr Spurin. You may be added to a waiting list if there are no spaces available.

Missed Lessons and Cancellations

If your child is going to be away from school because of a school trip please contact reception in advance with a list of date(s) affected. If your child is absent unexpectedly due to illness, then a message to reception is always appreciated as this helps lessons to run more smoothly.

To cancel lessons please contact reception or Mr Spurin on p.spurin@ixworthhighschool.org – 4 weeks notice is required before lessons may cease. However, if there is a waiting list then they may be able to stop sooner.