Music Enrichment

Extra curricular timetable

Newman Voices

Our flagship choir is open to all students and rehearsals take place on Fridays from 10.50-11.20am in CG12. (Students are allowed to miss tutor time in order to attend). The choir performs at all school events and students who are members are invited to apply for our visit to Disneyland Paris in July 2027.

Year Bands

Our year bands are open to all students in their year group who learn a musical instrument or who enjoy singing. The rehearsals take place as follows:

Y7 - Tuesdays 10.50-11.20am in CG12

Y8 - Wednesdays 10.50-11.20am in CF12

Y9 - Wednesdays 10.50-11.20am in CG12

Y10 - Thursdays 10.50-11.20am in CG12

Y11 - Tuesdays 10.50-11.20am in CF12

Sixth Form Band - Wednesdays 2pm-4pm in CB9 (Music Academy Time)

(Students are allowed to miss tutor time in order to attend and we will register them there).

Music Tech Club

For students who want to learn how to use Garageband and Logic to record and edit their own music.

Mondays after school in CB9

String Orchestra

The string orchestra is open to all students who learn violin, viola, cello or double bass. The rehearsals take place on Wednesdays lunchtimes 1.30-2pm in CF12. We will join with brass and woodwind to make the orchestra.

Chapel Choir

In the Chapel Choir we will sing sacred music and learn how to sing in harmony and parts. The Chapel has a fantastic acoustic and it's really enjoyable to sing in. We will support school liturgies and there will be the opportunity to perform outside of school too. Students are allowed to miss tutor time to attend this choir. We will register them there.

Blues Band

The blues band is open to all students who sing or learn an instrument. It takes place on Fridays from 10.50-11.20am in CF12. The teacher is Mr Wall. Students are allowed to miss form time to attend.

Brass Ensemble

The brass ensemble is open to all students who learn trumpet, cornet, trombone, euphonium, tuba or french horn and is led by our trumpet teacher, Richard Baker. The rehearsals take place on Wednesdays from 1.30-2.00pm in CG12. The group joins with woodwind and string players to make the orchestra. (Students are allowed to miss tutor time in order to attend).

Sixth Form Band/Music Academy

Bands for all students in years 12-13 who play an instrument or enjoy singing. Rehearsals take place on Wednesdays from 2-4pm in CB9.

Production Band

The music department will create a small band to accompany this year's musical We Will Rock You. If you want to apply to be apart of the band then please complete this online application form by 22nd September.

Music Theory Lessons

For students who want to learn more about music theory. Students work at their own pace towards attaining grade 5 in ABRSM music theory, coached by our tutor. This club is paid for by parents and costs £50 per term (including all workbooks and exam fees) though please contact Mrs Lane: c.lane@cncs.co.uk if you need financial support. Lessons take place on Wednesday after school but you must book through Mrs Lane.

Music Theatre Club

This club is a singing group for students who want to learn musical theatre songs. It takes place on Thursdays from 10.40am-11.05am in CF12. Students can miss tutor time to attend this club and we will register them there.

Song Writing Club

Our Songwriting Club is provided by an external provider. It will take place on Thursdays from 3.15pm-4.15pm. Please contact the Brighton School of Music direct.

Instrumental and Vocal Lessons

Students are normally taught in small groups and the lessons are paid for by the parent unless the student is entitled to Pupil Premium or Free School Meals funding.

Lessons are avialable on the following instruments from Create Music:

voice
violin
viola
cello
flute
oboe
clarinet
bassoon
saxophone
trumpet
trombone
french horn
tuba
euphonium
guitar
drum kit
bass guitar
piano

To find out more and apply online please follow this link: https://createmusic.org.uk/for-children-and-young-people/lessons-at-school/

If you receive PP or FSM funding please contact Mrs Lane c.lane@cncs.co.uk to organise the lessons direct so that the school pays for them.

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Double Bass Lessons are available from a private tutor who visits the school, Susan Denyer. For more information please email Mrs Lane c.lane@cncs.co.uk and she will put you in touch.

DJ Lessons are provided by an external provider

Lesson Details:

Cost: £22 (individual) | £14 (paired) | £10 (group)
When: Thursdays – rotating times weekly so students avoid missing the same lesson.
Duration: 30-minute lessons, booked term-to-term
Booking & Payment: Via our Parent Portal – with lesson reports, reminders, and more.

How to Sign Up:

Register now at https://www.nextgenmusic.org/www.nextgenmusic.org Or email office@nextgenmusic.org with your preference for individual, paired, or group lessons.

Financial support available: If cost is a barrier, please contact Mrs. Lane at c.lane@cncs.co.uk to enquire about assistance for lessons.

Spaces are limited and always fill up fast - so we encourage early sign-ups to avoid missing out!

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