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Music Lessons

A saxophone music lesson

More than 300 musical instrument lessons are currently scheduled each week on the full range of orchestral instruments, as well as piano, organ, classical guitar, electric guitars and singing.

Participation in musical activities is to be regarded as an essential component of musical tuition. Pupils taking music tuition are expected to join orchestras, bands, chamber ensembles and choirs, at appropriate standards, in order for pupils to develop fully their musicianship.

Pupils in the Fourth Form and below have their lessons during the academic timetable, scheduled on a rotating basis to avoid missing any particular subject more than others. However, if more than one instrument is learnt, the second (or third) will be fixed outside academic times. Pupils in the Fifth and Sixth Form take all their music lessons during free time or private study periods.

Details on pricing for music lessons can be found here. 

We offer free instrumental hire for one year for rare breed instruments. Instruments included in this category are as follows:

  • Bassoon
  • Double Bass
  • Oboe
  • Trombone
  • Viola

Whilst most lessons can be started immediately we do have a waiting list for some lessons so early submission of the online form below is strongly recommended.

Six Week Trial 

For those pupils wishing to try a new instrument at Dauntsey's, we offer the opportunity to sign up for a six week trial.  This allows pupils and parents six weeks to decide whether they wish to commit to lessons on an ongoing basis.  The lesson charges are the same for the six week trial.

A growing number of pupils go on to study music at GCSE and A level. Far from being a soft option, pupils master a challenging curriculum that encompasses the Western classical tradition through to the music of Cuba. Pupils are also required to compose and perform as a soloist and ensemble musician.

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC (ACADEMIC), ALISON JURY