Mission statement

It is our aim that children will enjoy music lessons with a balance of listening, composing, performing and appraising.

The lower school music course at EIC follows the requirements of the Music National Curriculum of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We aim to give the children a broad and balanced musical education with plenty of opportunities to perform.

Children will learn about and sing songs from around the British Isles. They will learn about music from different periods and genres.

Lower School music news

It has been an exciting year in primary music with lots to report, from the purchase of some top quality African drums, to the recording of our first CD, to the first performances of the school orchestra! Exciting times!

African Drumming

Mr. Pol has been able to start our first African drumming club, some afternoons you are sure to have heard year 4´s exciting poly rhythms emanating from the primary computer lab. As well as being enjoyable, the educational benefits for the children of this after school club are huge. Look out for their next performance.

The EIC Orchestra

The EIC orchestra has long been a dream and finally it has come true. After much hard work from everybody, especially Miss Petrina we have been able to enjoy the sounds of our very own music ensemble. Started as a Lower School orchestra it has now grown to encompass students from the upper key stages.  Feedback from the Christmas concert tells us that the orchestra has been really well received by pupils and parents alike. A special thanks here for the dedication of our students and staff for making this happen. Miss Petrina has spent countless hours organizing bespoke arrangements for our group.

The orchestra rehearses every Monday throughout the year from 4 o’clock until 5. If you are interested in joining us please contact Miss Petrina or Mr. Dave.

Singing

We are very lucky at EIC to have some top quality recording equipment as well as the expertise of Mr. Geoff. We were therefore able, at the end of the summer term, to record some of the singing work that the children had done throughout the year. The enthusiasm of our students never ceases to amaze me; I hope you enjoy these excerpts.

If you would like a copy of the CD please come and see Mr Dave.

Listen to musical excerpts, track4 Suntan Lotion, Track 5 Ocean Commotion, track 6 Peanut vendor

Peripatetic Music.

We continue to be able to provide tuition for our students on the following instruments…

Violin Miss Petrina
Piano  Miss Petrina
Drums   Mr Paul Johnson
Bass guitar Mr Paul Michaels
African drums Mr Pol
Guitar   Mr Dave

Many of our students sit Associated board exams or Rock School Exams

The team...

As well as these teachers we are supported in the music department by teachers from across the age range including Miss Rosanna Wellstead , Miss Michelle and Miss Fiona.