Music
At Guillemont, children learn to create and appreciate music at first hand. Learning includes singing, playing, composing, listening appreciation and performing in class or small group sessions. There is a well equipped, purpose built Music/Drama room in which all children, from the most able to those with special needs, are encouraged to extend their musical development using pitched and unpitched percussion instruments. Children explore rhythms and melody creatively developing teamwork, independence and self-esteem. A wide range of recorded material offers different perspectives and opportunities to appreciate music from a variety of cultures. Instrumental lessons are taught by the Hampshire County Music Service, offering guitar, strings, keyboard, flute and clarinet tuition.
There is a school choir which has sung within the local community and a school orchestra which meets weekly, both contributing to a strong tradition of musical performances during the year. Most recent whole-school productions have been “Oklahoma” and “Joseph, Man of Many Dreams” performed in the newly extended school hall with theatre seating.
A programme of visiting music and drama groups enhances the music learning and adds value to the curriculum for pupils and staff, with performance.