Subject Lead - Mr Mark Pluckrose, 01805 623531 Ext. 206.

Our Intent 

Drama

• To provide a safe and structured environment for learners to explore the world we live in, their self-identity and presentation of self as well as consider empathy and tolerance of others through accomplished drama, theatre and performance work
• To provide a source for cultural capital and heritage
• To inspire learners to take risks, problem solve, think critically, develop cognition and resilience though exposure to key theatre genres, texts and practitioners
• To provide an opportunity to ensure that learner’s creative potential is developed, whatever their particular interest or future choice of career.

Music

• To develop the skills needed for pupils to work together in a collaborative way to achieve accomplished and aspirational outcomes.
• To provide opportunities for creativity, self-expression, and individuality, developing ownership of their work.
• To provide regular opportunities for pupils to perform, ensuring that resilience, reflection and peer support is developed as part of these moments.
• To give exposure to key musical genres, develop knowledge and understanding of how practitioners work within these genres.
• To provide a foundation for pupils starting their journey into becoming practitioners within with creative industries.

Resources

The Performing Arts department is very lucky to have a well-resourced, professional studio and theatre, allowing pupils to develop their knowledge of music production, performance and technology. We also have a well-resourced professional studio and music rooms for pupils to use.

• Drama studio with a maximum capacity of 200 including Video projection, DVD player, Full PA system with radio mic and Lighting rig with Intelligent moving lights
• Backstage area with loading bay doors, Costumes, Props and Stage systems ‘Q-Build’ Staging
• Lighting and sound control room with Zero 88 Jester 24 channel professional lighting desk, Allen and Heath Zed 24 channel professional sound desk CD Mixer and Ableton live intro and Launchpad
• Music Technology room with 15 Apple Macs with Cubase, Ableton, Garageband and iMovie with Midi Keyboards
• Music Ensemble room with 5 practice rooms including Pianos, Drum Kits and Keyboards
• Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars, Bass Guitars and Amplifiers
• Various Percussion, wind and brass instruments
• DJ suite with Cubase and Ableton live intro with Launchpad, Synthesiser and DJ Decks and mixer
• Recording Studio with Apple Mac Pro and Allen and Heath Zed 24 channel professional sound desk

We would like to draw your attention towards some exciting opportunities available to your child, should they wish to participate.

Music Tuition

Research shows that learning a musical instrument is beneficial to our lives, building confidence, developing learning skills, improving social maturity, connecting patterns and improving our ability to remember. Not only this, there are many enjoyable experiences which will come from being part of a school ensemble, not least being able to participate in ensemble and performances.

We can arrange for peripatetic lessons in the following instruments: Drums, Guitar (Acoustic and Electric), Bass, Singing, Piano, Keyboard, Trumpet/Cornet, Trombone and Violin.

If you are interested in taking up this offer, please click here to ensure that we have all details.

Any additional questions, please email – Mr Pluckrose (Head of Performing Arts).

Funding for Instrumental Lessons

From January 2025 all pupils entitled to Free School Meals will be able to claim a 75% subsidy towards their Instrumental music lessons. Your instrumental teacher will invoice you 25% of the cost of lessons. The school will cover the other 75%.

All who are of Pupil Premium status will be able to claim a 50% subsidy towards their Instrumental music lessons. Your instrumental teacher will invoice you 50% of the costs of lessons. The school will cover the other 50%.

*All funding for Instrumental lessons is given at discretion of GTS and therefore we must insist on an attendance rate of 80% to maintain this level of support; 3 consecutive absences without reason would also trigger funding to be withdrawn. Please let the school know of any genuine reasons why lessons are being missed.