Music

Nurturing a Lifelong Love for Performance and Creativity

At Laleham Lea, Music is more than just a subject; it is the heartbeat of our school. From their first days in Nursery through to their final year in Year 6, our pupils embark on a musical journey that fosters self-confidence, discipline, and a deep appreciation for the arts.

Our Curriculum

Led by our dedicated Music Teacher, Mrs. Corrigan, every child enjoys weekly music lessons designed to build a strong foundational “musical toolkit.” Pupils explore:

• Performance skills: singing, learning the glockenspiel, recorder and drumming techniques 

• Composition and Creativity: Improvising, composing and creating our own music.

• Music History Appreciation: Exploring a wide range of genres, styles, traditions and composers.

The School Choir & Ensembles

Performance is a shared experience at Laleham Lea. Every Tuesday afternoon, our Junior School Choir gathers to rehearse, blending voices and building a sense of collective achievement. For those learning instruments, our School Orchestra and various ensembles provide the perfect platform to play alongside their peers.

The Spotlight Awaits

We believe every child deserves their moment in the spotlight. Throughout the year, we host a vibrant calendar of events:

• Concerts: Early Years and KS1 pupils perform Nativity and Summer Musical Productions. KS1 pupils who are learning an instrument showcase their talents in our Summer Music Assembly for parents. KS2 pupils perform in our Christmas Carol Concert in the beautiful setting of St Mark’s Church. All pupils perform at our Spring Concert as part of of choir and our talented musicians perform on their chosen instruments along with our Orchestra. Our Summer Musical is always a highlight and our pupils shine on stage with their acting and singing.

• Young Voices: Pupils from Year 4 have the exciting opportunity to sing at the O2 Arena as part of the Young Voices Concert.

• Liturgical Music: Our musicians play an integral role in our Church services.

Individual Tuition

We are proud to host a team of talented specialist Peripatetic staff who provide one-to-one tuition in singing a wide array of instruments.

Tuition is currently offered (at an additional charge) in

• Woodwind: Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone

• Brass: Trumpet , Cornet

• Strings: Violin, Acoustic and Electric Guitar

• Percussion: Drumkit

• Keyboard: Piano

• Singing

Music Certifications – Musicians have the opportunity to further their qualifications and sit ABRSM/Trinity Music Examinations.