Mr M Pybus - Director of Music
Mr M Sharp - Assistant Director of Music
Mr A Penny - Head of Instrumental Studies
Mrs D Bushby - Head of Junior Music

Years 7 to 9

Music is taught as a class subject to all pupils. Emphasis is placed upon developing the practical aspects of the subject and this is viewed as preparation for the GCSE.

As well as good singing being encouraged and some basic theory being taught, the pupils have the opportunity to learn to play and compose using a wide range of electronic and traditional classroom instruments.

Years 10 and 11

Pupils may choose to study Music for GCSE and are prepared for the Listening, Performing and Composition elements of the OCR examination.

Years 12 and 13

From the options offered on the OCR specification students choose an A level course best suited to their needs and abilities.

Instrumental Tuition

This is offered for all orchestral and wind band instruments, together with singing, piano, guitar and percussion.

The College has a large number of instruments, which may be made available on loan to those starting lessons. Full details of lessons are available from the Director of Music.

Performance

Great emphasis is placed upon the performance of music in the College and the following groups, and many others, rehearse regularly and contribute to an extensive series of concerts presented each year.

Orchestras & Chamber Orchestras: Senior, Intermediate and Junior.
Choirs: Senior, Chamber, Junior School, Senior Girls, Intermediate Girls, Junior Girls, Senior Boys, Trebles, Junior Boys.
Wind Bands: Senior, Intermediate, Junior Wind Group; Recorder Groups
Strings: Intermediate, Junior Ensembles, Chamber Music Groups;
Brass: Senior Ensemble, Intermediate and Junior Groups.
Guitar: Ensemble
Percussion: Ensemble

Hymers has had an enviable reputation for the standard of its music department for many years and has enjoyed much success in national competitions. For more information about individual successes please visit the ‘Clubs’ page of this website.

Mark W Pybus