Departments

Music is a visible and valued part of College life, reflected in our dedicated Performing Arts Centre, shared with Drama at the heart of the College campus.

Pupils at the College receive weekly Music lessons with a specialist teacher from Kindergarten to S1, with opportunities to continue their musical journey into S2 and beyond.

Our Music Department aims to foster a lifelong love of music in an inclusive and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to participate, perform, and grow in confidence. Through listening, performing, composing, and creative music-making, pupils develop a wide range of musical skills, including instrumental performance, music literacy, composition, and an understanding of musical concepts and styles.

Music also plays an important role in developing valuable transferable skills such as teamwork, creativity, communication, coordination, resilience, literacy, and numeracy. Throughout their time in the department, pupils enjoy opportunities to work both collaboratively and independently, building confidence and self-expression along the way.

In the Senior Phase, pupils achieve excellent results in National Qualification courses from National 5 to Advanced Higher. At these levels, learners develop their performing, listening, and composing skills in line with Scottish Qualifications Authority course specifications, while benefiting from individual support and encouragement.

Weekly individual instrumental lessons are available during the school day with our experienced Visiting Music Tutors. Tuition is offered across a wide range of instruments, including:

Strings and Harp
Brass
Woodwind
Percussion and Drum Kit
Piano
Guitar
Bagpipes
 

Music extends far beyond the classroom, with a vibrant programme of co-curricular ensembles and performance opportunities. These groups allow pupils to develop their musicianship through ensemble playing in a supportive and enjoyable setting, while performing regularly both within the College and in the wider community.

The department also collaborates closely with Drama to stage an annual school production, giving pupils opportunities to contribute both on stage and behind the scenes. From acting and wardrobe to lighting, singing, sound, band and stage crew. The production is a highlight of the school year and allows pupils of all ages to work together creatively.