Music has got off to a fantastic start this term with over 200 children receiving instrumental lessons at school in our first week back.  We also had some very accomplished performances at the Prospective Parents' Tour last Thursday - a huge well done to Austin, Flair and Fletcher for their piano playing.

Before the end of last term, we were treated to a fantastic piano performance by Flair from Year 5 during the Key Stage 1 assembly. Flair dazzled us with her expressive and accurate playing, which was enjoyed by all the children in the audience.

If your child is interested in performing at assemblies or parent tours, please email music@vineyard.richmond.sch.uk.

Year 5 music lessons

Our Year 5 musicians have been working on their own arrangement of the sea shanty Drunken Sailor. Their version includes original lyrics, two-part singing, and body percussion. This week, they enhanced their arrangement by adding instrumental harmony, learning to build and play triad chords.

To reinforce their understanding, the groups participated in a quiz at the end of the lesson, successfully identifying the correct notes for each triad on their whiteboards.

 

Rocksteady

There is still some availability in Rocksteady sessions! Click here to sign up. 

• *Drumkit: Wed Y6 / Fri Y4, Y5, Y6
• Bass guitar: Wed Y6 / Thu Y3, Y4 / Fri Y4, Y5, Y6
• Lead guitar: Wed Y4, Y5 / Thu Y2, Y3, Y4 / Fri Y4, Y5, Y6
• *Keyboards: Wed Y6 / Thu Y2, Y3, Y4 / Fri Y2, Y3, Y4
• *Lead vocals: Wed Y5, Y6 / Thu Y2, Y3, Y4 / Fri Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4

*Drumkit also available in Friday 8.10am slot (Y2 & Y3)

*Keyboards and vocals also available in Wednesday 8.10am slot ((Y2 & Y3)

If you are not sure yet, you can arrange a trial lesson for your child by emailing music@vineyard.richmond.sch.uk.