The music department staff also teach within the associated primary schools; Beancross, Bowhouse and Moray. In the music department, across all year groups, pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning. They are given many opportunities to learn in a creative manner through peer education, co-operative learning activities and group and individual performing tasks.

Pupils develop skills on keyboard, ukulele guitar, drum kit, tuned percussion, bass guitar and voice before making an informed decision on the instrument/s they wish to further develop their skills on.

As well as exploring and performing a wide range of musical styles in class, there are a number of extra-curricular activities on offer to pupils within the music department, allowing further development of skills and confidence. Pupils have many opportunities to perform in class, the wider school and out in the community.

Music Department Staff

Classroom Music Teachers

Miss A Stewart - Faculty Head
Mrs S Glen
Miss L McKell
Mrs A Blackwood

Instrumental Instructors

Mr J Graham - Piano & Voice
Mr A Brown - Drum Kit
Ms C Mason - Woodwind
Mr K Brown - Brass
Mr K Belsham - Electric & Bass Guitar
Miss A Bradley - Violin
Mr E McNab - Bagpipes

Mr S McWhirter - Pipeband Snare Drum