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INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS At Morpeth School, you can apply to have FREE instrumental lessons. Click the "apply" button on the instrument you want to learn and fill out the form. Spaces and instruments are limited. An application does not guarantee a space. We use PracticePal to schedule instrumental and singing lessons. Once your child has been given a slot for lessons you should receive an invite email with a link to create your account. Creating your account this way will automatically let you see your child's upcoming music lessons from the school. For safeguarding reasons, your child won't be able to create their learner account until you've created a parent account. To learn more about PracticePal please click here CARL STANBRIDGE Tuesdays, Thursdays GUITAR and BASS APPLY ROSS MCDOUALL Tuesdays DRUMS APPLY SIMON HENRY Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays WOODWIND (Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute) APPLY KIRSTY CHERRETT Wednesdays and Thursdays SINGING and MUSICAL THEATRE APPLY Simon Henry Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays PIANO APPLY John Bennett Mondays TROMBONE APPLY Sam Warner Mondays TRUMPET APPLY

THE MUSIC Team With 12 dedicated music and instrumental teachers Morpeth is one of the liveliest and busiest music departments in the country. Matt Keil Director of Music mkeil@morpethmusic.com Read More Lloyd Perry Assistant Director of Music lperry@morpethmusic.com Read More John Crockford Classroom Music Teacher jcrockford@morpethmusic.com Read More Nick Robinson Music Coordinator nrobinson@morpethmusic.com Read More Kirsty Cherrett Vocal Teacher kcherrett@morpethmusic.com Read More Carl Stanbridge Guitar and Bass Teacher cstanbridge@morpethmusic.com Read More Ross McDouall Drum Teacher rmcdouall@morpethmusic.com Read More Simon Henry Piano and Woodwind Teacher shenry@morpethmusic.com Read More Sam Warner Trumpet Teacher swarner@morpethmusic.com Read More John Bennett Trombone Teacher jbennett@morpethmusic.com Read More Daria Phillips Bassoon Teacher info@morpethmusic.com Read More Jesse Bescoby Oboe and Bassoon Teacher jbescoby@morpethmusic.com Read More

facilities SET OVER THREE FLOORS our facilities include 2 state of the art ICT MAC suites, a large recording studio with control booth and 2 live rooms, additional smaller recording rooms, numerous practise rooms, classrooms with breakout spaces and a large performance theatre-making us one of the biggest and most up to date music departments in London! BASEMENT GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR OTHER SPACES BASEMENT BASEMENT Recording Studio 1 Apple M1 Mac mini , Logic Pro, Focusrite 18i20, Nord Keyboard Rehearsal Space A versatile room for recording, rehearsing and performing. Live Room A fully equipped room for rehearsing and recording. Drum Room A dedicated drum kit rehearsal room. Guitar and Bass Room Our dedicated room for guitar and bass practise and teaching. Rehearsal Room A compact but versatile room for rehearsing GROUND FLOOR GROUND FLOOR Atrium A bright and airy space as you enter music, perfect for piano recitals Music Office If you have a question regarding music come and ask one of our music team members Teaching Room 1 A large teaching room with 4 break out rooms Mac Suite 1 Over 20 Macs all loaded with Logic Pro FIRST FLOOR FIRST FLOOR Mac Suite 2 Over 20 iMacs loaded with Logic Pro Podcast Studio Our podcast suite boats an M1 Mac mini and Rode Podcaster microphones. Teaching Room 2 A large teaching space with 4 breakout rooms. Recording Studio 2 Our smaller recording studio with Mac Pro, Logic Pro and Mackie Onyx Firewire desk. Practice Room A dedicated woodwind, brass and strings practice and teaching room. OTHER SPACES OTHER SPACES Theatre A purpose built performance theatre with a 250 capacity opened by ex-Morpeth parent Danny Boyle Amphitheatre An outside performance area perfect for those warm sunny days.

A LEVEL MUSIC Qualification: A-Level Music (OCR) Course Length: 2 Years Available for : Year 12-13 Entry Requirements: Grade 5 in GCSE Music and/or a Distinction in Level 2 Rock School or BTEC Music. Entry to Morpeth Sixth Form requires students to have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 and a minimum of Grade 4 in Maths and English. Why study this subject? From the soundtracks to Netflix TV series and the latest computer games, to the intricacies of Haydn and Mozart and the excitement and passion of popular music acts and heavy metal bands, music has never been more relevant. In A-level Music, you will develop skills and gain confidence in performing in a wide range of musical styles and develop musical parts and materials using a variety of different resources, including recordings and notations. You will develop specific skills of individual and band rehearsing, arranging and preparing for performances as well as how to perform effectively to an audience. You will develop listening skills and the ability to recognise, interpret and comment on musical elements such as pitch, rhythm, chord types and progressions, harmony and tonality. You will also discover the role of the composer, writing music in many different styles and for different purposes How is the course structured? A-Level Music covers History/Analysis, Composition and Performance. For the history/analysis section of the course, you will study the instrumental music of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, Blues, Jazz, Swing and Big Band music and Innovations in Music from 1900 to the present day. For composition, you will create two pieces of music with a combined duration of 8 minutes, one of which is set to a brief of your own choice. For performance, you will perform at least 3 pieces with a minimum combined duration of 10 minutes, which allow you to make decisions about genre/style. ​ How is the course assessed? The listening paper (history/analysis) counts for 40% of the course. Performance is 35% and composition is 25%. Some performance and composition briefs are set by the exam board and some allow you to choose your own path. What are the opportunities if I choose this course? In addition to your musical studies at Morpeth, you will be offered a wide range of extracurricular and performance opportunities such as playing with the Morpeth Jazz Band, Pulse and the Morpeth Orchestra. You will also be entitled to receive free instrumental tuition on up to two instruments as well as one-to-one theory lessons. You can also be entered for graded exams if you choose. Morpeth Music Department ensembles have performed to audiences of thousands in the UK, New York, Madrid, South Africa and the Hague. The department has strong links with the Barbican, Guildhall, Serious, Taylor Guitars, Höfner and Digital Village. Through these wonderful links, you will have the opportunity to find out more about music careers from industry professionals and take part in fantastic workshops and performance events. Where do I go next? The high-quality teaching and learning plus our fantastic facilities will equip you with the right skills to study music at degree level. The AS/A-Level music course will also enable you to visit University Music departments to support you in making the right decision for your future.

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Qualification: RSL Level 2 Certificate for Music Practitioners (Technology) Course Length: 1 Year Available for: Year 9-11 Music Technology is a level 2 course designed to build on the students’ experiences in KS3 of creating music using DAW software. Students will learn how to create music using MIDI and Audio, edit their tracks, and use professional mixing and mastering techniques to achieve a professional sound. Students will have access to our Mac suites with Logic Pro, as well as our three recording studios equipped with high-quality hardware and software. As well as developing production skills, all students will complete a Musical Knowledge unit, which explores a variety of musical genres and allows them to investigate areas of music that they are interested in.

GCSE MUSIC Course Length: 1 Year Available for: Year 10-11 Entry Requirements: Grade 3 or above on an instrument and/or Rock School Level 2 GCSE Music provides students with the opportunity to focus on three key areas of musicianship: Composition, Performance, and Theory/Analysis. COMPOSITION During the year students will write two pieces of music: a composition to a set brief, and a free choice composition. Each composition is worth 15% of the total GCSE. PERFORMANCE Students will perform a minimum of two pieces for their composition. A solo performance piece (which can have piano accompaniment or a backing track) and an ensemble performance with other musicians. Each performance is worth 15% of the total GCSE. EXAM At the end of the year, students will complete a 90-minute exam paper covering four areas of study: The Concerto Through Time Rhythms of the World Film Music Conventions of Pop

About Us WHERE MUSIC EDUCATION MATTERS Get ready to tune into the electrifying rhythm of Morpeth School's Music Department, where music is more than just a subject - it's a way of life! Our school is alive with the sound of music, and every student is encouraged to be a part of the action, with top-notch facilities and expert music staff to guide them every step of the way. Whether you're into concert bands, rock bands, choirs, or small chamber ensembles, we've got it all, and we're not afraid to use it! ​ Our music department is packed with cutting-edge gear, including 2 state-of-the-art ICT suites, a large recording studio with a separate control booth, and additional smaller recording rooms, not to mention countless practice rooms, classrooms with breakout spaces, and a massive performance theatre that'll blow your mind! ​ But that's not all - we offer free instrumental tuition, numerous bands, choirs, and ICT programmes to join, plus FREE additional support for courses. And that's just the beginning! We've got a ton of extra-curricular experiences for you to explore, including overseas trips, seminars, and masterclasses that'll take your musical skills to the next level. ​ We don't just play solo, either - we're proud to have formed strong links with various outside agencies, including Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Barbican Creative Learning, DRUMWORKS, NYJO, Musical Futures, SERIOUS, THAMES (Tower Hamlets Arts and Music Education Service) CM Sounds, local primary schools, and the Institute of Education. These links are strengthened by industry support from Korg, Roland, Hofner, Taylor Guitar, and Yamaha, making us one of the biggest and most up-to-date music departments in the country! ​ So if you're ready to turn up the volume and make some noise, come join us at Morpeth School's Music Department - where the music never stops, and the fun never ends!

< Back Sam Warner Trumpet Teacher Teaching Days: Monday swarner@morpethmusic.com Sam took up the trumpet when he was 11. His school band won the Music For Youth competition, winning a spot to play the Royal Albert Hall. From there Sam studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama gaining a Masters Degree in Jazz Trumpet. He is now an active player on the London Jazz and commercial which has seen him playing with the likes of Plan B, Peter Andre, Tom Misch and Katy B. He has played at venues such as Ronnie Scotts, the o2 and the Vortex as well as venues in Asia and Europe. Sam is a long term member of Riot Jazz Brass Band who have played festivals world over and released 4 albums of original material.

< Back Lloyd Perry Assistant Director of Music ​ lperry@morpethmusic.com Lloyd is a live performance and technology specialist. After earning a degree in Music Production at the Academy of Contemporary Music he has since worked as a graphic designer and video editor for a wide number of brands and event companies. Music has always been his main passion and has recorded, gigged and toured with several bands across the UK and internationally.

< Back Sam Warner Trumpet Teacher Teaching Days: Monday swarner@morpethmusic.com Sam took up the trumpet when he was 11. His school band won the Music For Youth competition, winning a spot to play the Royal Albert Hall. From there Sam studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama gaining a Masters Degree in Jazz Trumpet. He is now an active player on the London Jazz and commercial which has seen him playing with the likes of Plan B, Peter Andre, Tom Misch and Katy B. He has played at venues such as Ronnie Scotts, the o2 and the Vortex as well as venues in Asia and Europe. Sam is a long term member of Riot Jazz Brass Band who have played festivals world over and released 4 albums of original material.

< Back John Bennett Trombone Teacher Teaching Days: Monday jbennett@morpethmusic.com Richmond (whence the Rolling Stones also emerged!). He gradually started to play with the last of the rehearsal bands. He worked with Eddie Harvey's rehearsal band and people like the Scottish drummer, Tommy Cairns. John did a three-month season with the Cliff Bennett Soul Band in a hotel in the Bahamas, playing show music and jazz ballads and also played with Brotherhood of Breath and John Slaughter's Blues Band. As John's reputation grew, he worked with many well-known artists including The Temptations, Dusty Springfield, Bobby Vee, The Detroit Emeralds, Matt Monroe and JJ Jackson. He also recorded with some of Britain's top musicians. For example, he played on The Beatles recording of Let it Be, several albums with The Kinks, recordings by Alan Price and George Harrison. It was during the early days with the rehearsal band that John Bennett got interested in writing. He started copying scores for bands and having harmony lessons. At about the age of 22, like Ronnie Scott before him, John spent a year working at Keith Prowse music publishers as a copyist. As the biggest company in London, dealing in records, instruments and sheet music, it served as a useful education. John studied with Graham Collier, who had just returned from studying jazz at Berkeley College, and began writing his own pieces. He wrote arrangements for big bands and Jack MacDuff recorded his soul compositions.