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 Extra Curricular: Music
Wetherby High School's Music Department is a lively and flourishing department, which encourages students of all ages and musical standards to participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. There are a series of different ensembles, which cater for musical abilities of all levels. A successful Concert Band is now well established and Jazz Band invites students working at Grade 5 level. Music Theory Club is well attended, and the newly formed Pop Choir contributes to a busy musical life. The newly formed flute fusion, T' Rebel Recorders and Senior Vocal Group are becoming increasingly popular.
The Department is a front-runner in music technology, using keyboards, a drum machine, 12 - track recording facilities, and new PCs with professional standard software installed, together with a range of CD ROMS. These are available during some lunch-breaks for students whose interests lie in this direction.
All students are encouraged to participate in music at Wetherby High School and the emphasis is very much on involvement and enjoyment of these activities. Peripatetic lessons are available to all interested students. The department is always working towards a special event, whether it is an end of term concert or an out-of-school workshop.
During April 2008 some of our students were entertained by the ArtForms Staff Big Band. This is a band made up of the peripetetic teachers in Leeds. This was a great opportunity for our musicians to see their teachers playing.
It was a great afternoon which involved many great Jazz standards. 'The Simpsons' theme tune was a hit and there was even a little dancing!
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