Music Opportunities
First access
At William Law school the children have many opportunities to experience playing an instrument. We have a progressive programme of first access provision.
All Middle School children learn to play the descant recorder for two years, as part of our first access programme.
For those who wish to continue playing, instrument lessons are available and pupil premium children are supported.
Year 2 also learn to play the ocarina. Each class has a weekly lesson for one term.
In the Summer term the Year 4 have an opportunity to learn to play the JSax (which follows on from skills learned playing the recorder), and also take part in a Samba band. This First Access programme is supported by Peterborough Music Hub.
Year 5 and 6 learn to play the ukulele to further develop their understanding of harmony. Each class has a weekly lesson for one term.
Musical Instrument Lessons
At William Law we are able to provide a variety of musical instrument lessons to all children.
This includes violin, 'cello, percussion, brass, woodwind, piano, ukulele and guitar.
The individual or group lessons are taught by peripatetic teachers who visit the school each week.
If you are interested in your child continuing or starting to play an instrument please contact the school office for details including the current prices for the lessons. A 'Taster' lesson is available to help decide which instrument your child is best suited to.
Music Groups
Choir
At William Law School we have a school choir for KS2 children only.
There are no auditions for children to join our choirs and everyone is welcome. We have many concerts and are invited to perform in school, in our local community, in Peterborough and further afield.
Orchestra
Did you know that William Law School has its own orchestra?
Talented musicians from Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 rehearse together on Tuesday afternoons -
3.15pm - 4.00pm in the Activity Hall.
Brass, strings, woodwind, percussion all playing in perfect harmony.
Performances can be heard at the Spring and Summer Music Evening Concerts.
Brass Ensemble
The Brass players meet to rehearse each week with Mr Colbran-Ingham.
They play a range of music and perform at the music evenings as well as for special events.
Percussion Group
The Percussion group meet every week with Mr Westbrook.
The ensemble rehearse a wide variety of music, performing at termly music evening concerts.
Strings Ensemble
The Strings ensemble meet each week under the direction of Ms Caller.
The violinists and 'cellist play together, rehearsing wonderful string arrangements.
The group performs at each school music evening.
Woodwind Group
The woodwind group meet every week with Mrs Henderson
The ensemble perform at termly music evenings and rehearse woodwind arrangements of a range of music.
Guitar Group
Each week after school our guitar group rehearses with their teacher Mr Bryans.
They perform each year at the music evening concerts.
Music in school
