Primary Instrumental Programme: Primary 2 – Primary 7

“Let us take our children seriously! Everything else follows from this… only the best is good enough for a child.” — Zoltán Kodály

Primary Instrumental Programme: Primary 2 – Primary 7

Begin your child’s journey to learning a musical instrument with our specialist group classes designed for children from Primary 2. Children will attend weekly group instrumental lessons and interactive musicianship classes.

All classes will take place on Sundays during term-time. You can expect to take part in play-based, interactive activities designed to align with developmental milestones for your child.

Led by a team of professional music specialists, these sessions are designed to introduce children to music-making and playing.

Inspired by Kodály methodology, children will develop skills in rhythm, pitch, co-ordination and imagination all of which enhance language development and confidence.

We are pleased to announce that, from September 2022, we will be offering tuition in wind, brass and percussion instruments for students in Primary 4 and 5. More details can be found here.

Musicianship

The practical musicianship classes aim to increase students’ appreciation and understanding of music in a wider context, enabling them to develop as better all-round musicians. Each level has been carefully designed to help students realise their full potential for enjoying and understanding music as performers and listeners.

Classes will explore a variety of skills, engaging children in aural, kinaesthetic and cognitive learning and the practical content of sessions ensures that students develop a confident and competent understanding of each skill presented.

Classes are capped at a maximum of 12 students to ensure the optimum learning environment and an enjoyable class experience.

Instrumental Lessons

For beginner students in Primary 2 and Primary 3, children can access group instrumental lessons on the following instruments:

• Piano/Keyboard
• Violin
• Viola
• Cello
• Double Bass

All students receiving instrumental lessons, must attend the musicianship class relevant to their age and stage. If you are interested in piano lessons, you will need a piano or weighted keyboard at home. RCS have a limited supply of string instruments which can be loaned for a small fee.

From September 2022, we will be offering tuition in wind, brass and percussion instruments for students in Primary 4 and 5. More details can be found here.

Applications for session 2022-23 are now closed. Please complete our Expression of Interest form to be placed on our waiting list. (Applications can still be made for our Wind, Brass and Percussion Programme for Primary 4 and 5 here.)

If you have any further queries, please email PrimaryInstrumental@rcs.ac.uk

Applications for session 2022-23 are now closed. Please complete our Expression of Interest form to be placed on our waiting list.

If you have any further queries, please email PrimaryInstrumental@rcs.ac.uk

Term Dates 2022/23

Term 1: 4 September — 4 December 2022
Term 2: 8 January — 26 March 2023
Term 3: 23 April — 18 June 2023

Tuition Fees 2021/22

Musicianship + Instrumental Lessons + Ensemble (if applicable)

£750 – £1370 for 30 weeks of tuition

Please note that musicianship classes are a compulsory element of the Early Years Music and Primary Instrumental Programme. All students receiving instrumental lessons must also attend the musicianship class appropriate to their school year.

Please view our Early Years Terms and Conditions.