Music Mark for Bishop’s

Recent developments within the Music Department

We are very pleased that Bishop’s has been given a ‘Music Mark’. This is given to institutions who demonstrate recognition of the value of music education as part of a broad and balanced curriculum, who can evidence a willingness to engage in development conversations related to improving music provision and who have a strategy for music in place which provides for all children. The Music Mark allows the school access to a range of extra resources and opportunities for training as well as demonstrating to our community our commitment to the subject.

As part of our strategy, we are aiming to get more students involved in instrumental music. To this end we are very pleased that our new BHGS Orchestra formed at the start of this half term (see photos). We have been working on an arrangement of Adele’s ‘Make You Feel My Love’. Within our orchestra, we have a wide range of instruments and abilities, and parts are tailored to suit the requirements of our particular set of instrumentalists. We currently have 20 committed members, but are always happy to welcome newcomers.

Watch this space for an exciting up-coming opportunity for students to ‘Get Playing’ with Hertfordshire Music Service. Fliers will be coming out shortly, providing details of how students can access free group taster music lessons on a range of instruments.