Hyde Music Department is a well-resourced, thriving department where all lessons are practical in nature. Lessons are challenging, relevant, inspiring and fun. Whilst at Hyde, students are given the opportunity to sing and perform on a range of instruments, compose, use the latest music technology, and listen and appraise a wide range of music. Our bespoke and engaging curriculum aims to prepare students for GCSE, Tech Award, and a successful career in Music. This is achieved through nurturing and developing performance, composition, technology, listening, and appraisal skills, whilst also developing musical knowledge. Students at Hyde make rapid progress thanks to the comprehensive support they receive from an expert team of teachers who ensure progress is rapid and every student is challenged. Hyde Music Department aims to develop confidence, resilience, creativity, self-discipline, and social skills both in lessons and through performances in the local and wider community. The extra-curricular music offer at Hyde is comprehensive, with the department offering 1-1 instrument lessons, clubs, events, and trips. Hyde Music Department rewards and celebrates excellence, with every student aiming to be the best that they can be.
Subject Leader of Music
s.anthony@hydehighschool.uk
Teacher of Music & Deputy Headteacher
l.poole@hydehighschool.uk