Sixth Form Music

Kings Ely sixth form

Music

We are extremely proud of our musical tradition.

 

Music at King's Ely is vibrant, engaging and inclusive.

Each pupil is guided by a team of specialist teachers to find their own musical journey through an imaginative and stimulating curriculum, with the option of learning an instrument and by practicing in an all encompassing range of extra-curricular musical activities. 

Situated in the heart of King's Ely Senior, the Gibson Music School provides opportunities to perform in many diverse vocal and instrumental ensambles at a variety of levels. 

Every pupil competes in the eagerly contested House Song Competition. King's Ely musicians also have the opportunity to tour regularly. 

After King's Ely, many of our musicians have gone on to secure places at Conservatories in London (Guildhall, RCM, RAM and Trinity Laban), Birmingham and Manchester (RNCM), along with places at the Glyndebourne Youth Academy and Choral or Organ Scholarships at Oxbridge. Many go on to become music professionals.

Meet the Director of music 

Neil Porter-Thaw

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HEAD of ACADEMIC music 

Helen Briggs

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“I’ve really enjoyed the comradeship of the group as the class has been small. I have also enjoyed it when we played the set works as a group. In addition, when analysing it was great to hear parts of the music which I wouldn’t have heard before and I’ve been able to transfer that when I listen to my own music”.
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eXPLORE Sixth Form Academic

A JOURNEY THAT IS

Uniquely King's

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To prepare each individual to live positive, productive, successful and fulfilled lives, for the betterment of themselves and the world around them.

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To ensure every child feels that they are known, and receives an excellent academic education that inspires curiosity and intellectual adventure. 

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To give a sense of place and belonging to all our pupils, and to celebrate our unique environment and make the most of its ecological, historical, artistic, spiritual and economic resources.

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To create a genuinely diverse community, outward and forward-looking and with a shared purpose. To bring into this community the best teachers, pastoral and support staff and students, and to be a source of friends for life. 

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