Our Focus on Music

Music and musical education are at the heart of Hackney New School

What we will do

• We plan that every pupil at HNS will take a GCSE in music
• Every pupil has the opportunity to learn an instrument / vocal skills
• Multiple music and practice lessons every week (jazz, classical, folk, song-writing, a capella, etc)
• Participation in large-scale school and community productions
• School choir

Why we are doing it

• Music education is hugely supportive of our Core Vision
• Rewards individual effort and teamwork
• Creates confidence
• Teaches focus and concentration
• Enriches students’ lives with a large cultural heritage

 

 

We have established a partnership with HMDT Music to deliver our music curriculum, prepare music performances and provide teaching expertise. HMDT Music is an award-winning charity that creates inspiring music projects encompassing a broad range of musical traditions.

With HMDT Music we:

• Work on new performance works that it commissions and link them to the curriculum
• Offer a range of training opportunities and workshops
• Work with outstanding artists to create great art