Talented Musician Development Programme

Nurturing Talent

Our programme offers up to 30 places to students who have musical potential and can show evidence of skill, potential, passion and commitment to playing a musical instrument or to singing. Those accepted will benefit from: a peer mentor who will act as a positive role model and will

support your child and assist with skill development and help expand musical understanding

extending their skills through the opportunity to study a second instrument

developing skills for lifelong learning. This enhances the high quality academic provision offered to all students which includes: access to lessons by a specialist team of instrumental staff extra curricular theory classes to develop theoretical

knowledge extra curricular aural classes to develop musicianship a wide range of extra curricular ensembles the opportunity to develop vocal skills regular performance opportunities the opportunity to enter external music examinations with

recognised examination boards.

Our programme offers up to 30 places to students who have musical potential and can show evidence of skill, potential, passion and commitment to playing a musical instrument or to singing. Those accepted will benefit from: a peer mentor who will act as a positive role model and will

support your child and assist with skill development and help expand musical understanding

extending their skills through the opportunity to study a second instrument

developing skills for lifelong learning. This enhances the high quality academic provision offered to all students which includes: access to lessons by a specialist team of instrumental staff extra curricular theory classes to develop theoretical

knowledge extra curricular aural classes to develop musicianship a wide range of extra curricular ensembles the opportunity to develop vocal skills regular performance opportunities the opportunity to enter external music examinations with

recognised examination boards.

Students accepted into the school on the Talented Musician Development Programme will be expected to: demonstrate a commitment and an eagerness to continue

regular practice and attend lessons, ensemble rehearsals, workshops and performances

study Music GCSE practise regularly at home take extra curricular theory classes to develop theoretical

knowledge take extra curricular aural classes to develop musicianship contribute regularly and fully to the musical life of the

school. Your child will also be encouraged to participate in our vocal groups.

Vocal and Instrumental Tuition

Instrumental tuition is offered in upper and lower strings, woodwind, brass, percussion and guitar. Charges for lessons are determined by the school’s Governing Body and varies according to the size of group requested and as advised by instrumental staff, up to a maximum of 3. Group singing lessons are also available by invitation to students who participate in the choir and are free of charge. Recommended numbers will be 5 or 6 per group. Individual or shared singing lessons will be available for students working towards exams and will be charged for. Rastrick High School will guarantee a minimum of 30 lessons of 20 minutes duration during a school year. A regular programme of monitoring, assessment and reporting on student progress is offered. Parents will have the opportunity to meet instrumental staff at a parents evening in January. Individual lessons are available upon request. Lessons are timetabled on a rotation basis for most students. Some lessons are timetabled at fixed times at break, lunchtime, before and after school for those students in examination years. Sixth Form students are encouraged to organise lessons during a study period if at all possible.

Vocal and Instrumental Tuition

Instrumental tuition is offered in upper and lower strings, woodwind, brass, percussion and guitar. Charges for lessons are determined by the school’s Governing Body and varies according to the size of group requested and as advised by instrumental staff, up to a maximum of 3. Group singing lessons are also available by invitation to students who participate in the choir and are free of charge. Recommended numbers will be 5 or 6 per group. Individual or shared singing lessons will be available for students working towards exams and will be charged for. Rastrick High School will guarantee a minimum of 30 lessons of 20 minutes duration during a school year. A regular programme of monitoring, assessment and reporting on student progress is offered. Parents will have the opportunity to meet instrumental staff at a parents evening in January. Individual lessons are available upon request. Lessons are timetabled on a rotation basis for most students. Some lessons are timetabled at fixed times at break, lunchtime, before and after school for those students in examination years. Sixth Form students are encouraged to organise lessons during a study period if at all possible.

Performance Opportunities There is a busy concert programme which includes annual events such as the Christmas at Rastrick Concert and a Spring Music Festival, which provides solo, instrumental and vocal performance opportunities. Throughout the year, there are smaller events including assembly performances, recital evenings and visits to associate primary schools to showcase the talents of the students. The school’s musical year ends with the Music Festival and Young Musician of the Year competition. Previous winners of our competition have gone on to study music at leading conservatoires such as the Royal Northern College of Music. The Music Department also supports many community events including the switching on of the Christmas lights in Brighouse; being guests of the Brighouse & Rastrick Band at their annual Christmas concert; local church events and supporting fundraising events for local charities. Many students are entered into the annual Huddersfield Mrs Sunderland Festival of Music, Speech & Drama and we have an outstanding record of success in a range of categories.

Who should apply?

This programme is an admissions opportunity for students who do not attend one of our associate schools or do not meet criteria 1-3 in our admissions policy. Students should be at least Grade 1 standard or above or be able to provide evidence that they are an equivalent standard. Students should also be able to show a commitment to taking part in an extended range of musical experiences.

Enrichment Opportunities

The Department offers a wide range of enrichment opportunities before and after school and during lunchtimes. These include theory classes plus the many groups and ensembles we have on offer. Currently these are: Big Band, Brass Consort, Brass Ensemble, Clarinet Choir, Guitar Ensemble, Guitar Quartet, Percussion Ensemble, String Group, Junior Choir, Senior Choir and Chamber Choir.

Who should apply?

This programme is an admissions opportunity for students who do not attend one of our associate schools or do not meet criteria 1-3 in our admissions policy. Students should be at least Grade 1 standard or above or be able to provide evidence that they are an equivalent standard. Students should also be able to show a commitment to taking part in an extended range of musical experiences.

Enrichment Opportunities

The Department offers a wide range of enrichment opportunities before and after school and during lunchtimes. These include theory classes plus the many groups and ensembles we have on offer. Currently these are: Big Band, Brass Consort, Brass Ensemble, Clarinet Choir, Guitar Ensemble, Guitar Quartet, Percussion Ensemble, String Group, Junior Choir, Senior Choir and Chamber Choir.

Meet the Department Director of Music Mrs S M Fake Assistant Director Mr J Marriott Percussion Key Stage 3 teacher Mrs L Hall Flute Peripatetic Music Tutors Mr S Bradnum Lower Brass Mr P Cain Guitar Ms S Harrison Upper Brass Mrs R O’Donoghue Clarinet/Saxophone Mr C Rhodes Voice

Applying to the Talented Musician Development Programme

This programme is an admissions opportunity for students who do not attend one of our associate schools or do not meet criteria 1-3 in our admissions policy.

Students should be at least Grade 1 standard or above or be able to provide evidence that they are an equivalent standard.

Students should also be able to show a commitment to taking part in an extended range of musical experiences.

How to apply: You can either register your interest in person with the Music Department or visit our website at www.rastrick.calderdale.sch.uk to access our online application form.

Click on the ‘Join Us’ tab then choose ‘Admissions’ and the link to further information and the application form under Admission under the Talented Musician Development Programme

Important Dates: Friday 5 October 2018 Deadline for music criterion application forms (to be submitted directly to Rastrick High School)

Monday 8 October 2018 Parents/carers to be informed of audition details

Thursday 11 October 2018 Auditions to take place and carried out with an independent adjudicator

Monday 15 October 2018 Parents/carers to be informed of the outcome of the audition

Admissions to Rastrick High School – September 2020The Published Admissions Limit (PAL) for Year 7 students at Rastrick High School is 345.

Where applications for admission exceed the number of places available, the school will follow

the Calderdale Authority admissions criteria to decide which children to admit. Details of this can

be found on both the school and Calderdale websites under Admissions.

Important Dates

Thursday 26 September 2019 Open Evening

Friday 4 October 2019Deadline for music criterion application forms (to be submitted

directly to Rastrick High School)

Monday 7 October 2019 Parents / carers to be informed of music audition date and time

Thursday 10 October 2019Music auditions to take place and will be carried out with an

independent adjudicator

Monday 14 October 2019Parents/carers to be informed of the outcome of the audition

via email

Thursday 31 October 2019 Deadline for application to be made to Local Authority

Talented Musician Development ProgrammeThere is a further admissions opportunity for entry into Year 7 if your child has a talent in Music

or Voice.

Our programme offers up to 30 admissions annually to students who have musical potential

and can show evidence of skill, potential, passion and commitment to playing a musical

instrument or to singing.

This enhances the high quality academic provision offered to all students which includes:

• Access to lessons led by a specialist team of instrumental staff

• Enrichment theory classes to develop theoretical knowledge

• Enrichment aural classes to develop musicianship

• A wide range of enrichment ensembles

• The opportunity to develop vocal skills

• Regular performance opportunities

• The opportunity to become a peer mentor

How do I apply?Application forms and further information

may be found on the Rastrick High School website:

www.rastrick.calderdale.sch.uk

Alternatively, contact the Data Team

data@rastrick.calderdale.sch.uk

01484 710 235

Applicants will be invited to attend an assessment session

at the school where their musical aptitude will be assessed

by an independent adjudicator.