The Music Service
At Knowsley we also have visiting teachers from the excellent Oldham Music Centre. They teach instruments in groups of about four children. Instruments are loaned from the music centre.
Mr Wilson teaches all brass instruments - on a Friday.
Mrs Meaden teaches the flute and clarinet - on a Thursday.
Mr Lord teaches the violin - on a Thursday.
Lessons cost £90 a term/ £270 per year including use of an instrument. Demonstrations will be given in school in the summer term. A commitment for a full academic year must be given for timetabling purposes. Please contact the office if your child would like to go on the waiting list for next year or if groups are full.
Year 5 will have Mrs Howarth teach the ukulele to every class for a term each. There is no charge for this. School own a class set of ukuleles. There is an ongoing group for about 10 year 6 children to continue. This is a free club at 8:30 on a Thursday morning.
School Orchestra
The orchestra meets for a 30 minute rehearsal every Friday in the hall from 8:25 run by Mr Wilson and Mrs Barrass. Children will be invited to join this when they are ready. The children may come in through the main entrance and sign in
Please encourage your child to practise their instrument at home – a little and often is the best way to progress. Also, please help them remember to label it and bring it plus their music and practise notebook on the correct day.
The children will have a chance to perform in assemblies and at a big evening concert in the spring. We also are also invited to perform at other venues such as the Oldham School’s Music Festival at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham in June.
Any questions, please contact Mrs Barrass (Y3 and music coordinator) at school.
Singing Club
Singing Club is open to any children who enjoy singing on a first come, first served basis. They practise on a Thursday after school with Mrs Scott and Mrs Lowther. This is a free after-school club.
Would you like to learn a musical instrument?
In Oldham, we are lucky enough to have a fabulous music service and, during these challenging times, they are still offering instrumental lessons online. At Knowsley, you can start (or continue) to learn the flute, clarinet, violin or any of the brass instruments. If you cannot decide which instrument you would like to play, watch the videos below to help you choose.
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Musical Instrument New Starters - September 2025 | [pdf 209KB] |
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Ongoing Instrument Lessons - September 2025 | [pdf 209KB] |
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