Earlier this year, The Lower Academy proudly received the Music Mark of Recognition for Dedication & Improvement, awarded by the UK Association for Music Education in partnership with Essex Music Service. This honour reflects our commitment to high-quality, inclusive, and creative music education—something made possible by our incredible students, staff, and visiting tutors.

🎼 Peripatetic 1-to-1 Music Lessons (All Year Groups)

We are pleased to offer individual music lessons for all year groups during the school day, delivered by specialist tutors from Essex Music Service.

How to Apply:

• Register your child by 3rd December 2025 to be added to the waiting list.
• When a lesson slot becomes available, Essex Music Service will invoice you. Payment must be made before lessons start.

➡️ Register here: Registration - Essex Music Service

Lesson Costs:

• 10 × 15-minute lessons per term – £97.50
• 10 × 30-minute lessons per term – £195

Financial Support:

• Families with household income under £24,000 can apply for a 50% discount
• Looked After Children, Adopted Children, and those supported by Social Care can receive 10 free 15-minute lessons per term

Instruments:

• Students need their own instrument (except for piano or drums).
• Low-cost instrument hire is available through Essex Music Service.

➡️ Apply for financial assistance: Tuition Discount

➡️ Apply for instrument hire: Instrument Hire

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🎺 NEW! Free Trumpet & Trombone Lessons for Year 7 & Year 8

We are excited to introduce a brand-new opportunity: two full terms of FREE trumpet or trombone lessons for Year 7 and Year 8 students.

These small-group sessions provide an excellent introduction to brass playing and help students develop confidence, musicianship, and ensemble skills.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

➡️ Sign up here for free Brass Instrument: sign up form

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🎤 Join Our Choir

Our Academy Choir continues to grow in confidence and performance excellence. This term, the choir will be performing:

• Monday 1st December at The Brentwood Centre
• Thursday 18^th December at the Christmas Fayre at The Lower Academy

If your child would like to join, please check your emails for the sign-up form or contact the Music Department for details.

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🎶 Whether it’s personalised 1-to-1 tuition, learning a new instrument, joining our vibrant choir, or taking part in exciting performance opportunities, we are committed to helping every student find their voice and thrive through music.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Warm regards,
Miss Stoddard
Performing Arts & Creative Arts Lead