Music is a powerful, unique form of communication that can change the way pupils feel, think and act. It brings together intellect and feeling and enables personal expression, reflection and emotional development.
As an integral part of culture, past and present, it helps pupils to understand themselves and relate to others, forging important links between the home, school and the wider world.
The teaching of music develops pupils’ ability to listen and appreciate a wide variety of music and to make judgements about musical quality. It encourages active involvement in different forms of music-making, both individual and communal, developing a sense of group identity and togetherness. It also increases self-discipline and creativity, aesthetic sensitivity and cultural understanding.
At Light Hall, all pupils in Years 7 and 8 study Music for one hour each week with specialist staff. The course is essentially creative and gives pupils the opportunity to learn how to listen and appreciate music and to extend their own musical interests and skills. Pupils gain skills on a wide variety of instruments, with a focus on using keyboards and their voices. They can choose to continue studying Music at GCSE in years 9, 10 and 11.
Extra-curricular music
At Light Hall, the Music Department offers a number of extra-curricular ensembles. These include a choir, jazz orchestra, ukulele band, rock band and numerous other ensembles. Practice Rooms are available for pupils to book and the department is a lively area of the school.
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Morning! We are delighted schools can return on 8th March. The senior team will be planning over the next few days, updating risk assessments & liaising with the local authority to ensure that the return to school is as safe, and smooth, as possible. Further details will follow. https://t.co/V8BRjEy2kk
Read MoreHope you have had a lovely half term. We can't wait to greet all our students again tomorrow (virtually of course!). Don't forget the change to lesson times - they can be found here: https://t.co/FLI6gWUjsW
Read MoreWhat a day of positivity! A tremendous thanks to our friends in the community, Palletline Birmingham, for the lovely new laptops they have donated to those students who need them the most. We are so grateful. https://t.co/idwkPr658a
Read MoreIt may be cold outside, but we are happy to report that when we've checked on our 4 light hall legends (our fish) we have seen them swimming happily. Roll on the Spring! https://t.co/w9CqNt0QO6
Read MoreWe just wanted to a pass a huge thank you to one of our parents, who arranged for their company to purchase 20 laptops, for those students in need. We are so grateful for all the support we have received. #TeamLightHall
Read MoreWhy don't you take a quick look at our new literacy page - top tips for reading, a competition and..... a poll with a small prize for entering.
Read MoreWhat an amazing community we live & work in! In April, we made visors for the care homes & gave them to help those in need. Today, Dr Camilla Vindalon, Director - Deepdene Care Home, delivered 30 new tablets to our school, as a gift, to help those students who need them.
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Read MoreQuick glimpse of our COVID testing centre in school for staff and keyworker students.We will get through this together! https://t.co/QCmGc7gh8l
Read MoreA massive thanks to one of our lovely neighbours,who donated his old laptop for us to re-use for our families who are struggling with remote learning. We are so grateful. If anyone else has old devices we'd thankfully receive them,they only need to work & can access the internet.
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