Lessons
Group Lessons
20-minute lessons
20-minute lessons
Groups lessons are perfect for First-time musicians. Students will learn the basics of their instrument alongside others.
20-minute lessons
20-minute lessons
20-minute lessons
Suitable for Beginner students who are learning the basics, who would prefer to learn in a one-on-one environment.
30-minute lessons
20-minute lessons
30-minute lessons
Suitable for Intermediate level students or those who are taking their first graded examinations.
45-minute lessons
30-minute lessons
Suitable for Skilled students, Grade 5-8.
60-minute lessons
Suitable for Advanced students, Grade 7 and above.
Ensembles
Academy Orchestra
Conductor: Mark Hodgkingson
Day: Thursday
All students who have been taking lessons for a year are expected to join the Academy Orchestra.
Cello Ensemble
Tutor: Naomi Harmer
Day: Thursday
All Cellists are encouraged to participate in the Cello ensemble. Lessons are often organised so that players can conveniently attend rehearsals.
Celtic Strings
Tutor: Jeremy Brownbrooke
Day: Thursday
The Celtic Strings is an option for all string players (but not limited to) who have been learning for one year. The Celtic style encompasses folk tunes from Ireland, Scotland and other Celtic regions. The repertoire consists of a number of lively dance tunes and is very varied.
Choir
Tutor: Jeannette McGrath
Day: Monday
All vocal students are expected to participate in the choir. Instrumental students are also invited to sing in the choir. The choir repertoire is vast, covering both traditional and modern genres including musical theatre.
Wind Ensemble
Tutor: Reina Dornan
Day: Wednesday (fortnightly)
The Wind Ensemble is compulsory for all wind players who have been learning for at least one year and who would enjoy playing in a woodwind specific group.
Guitar Group
Tutor: David Smith
Guitar Group is an option for guitar students who would like to play in a group environment.
Music Mind Games
Tutor: TBC
An introduction to Music Theory run in Term 2 and 3 only. Free to NCAM students.
Note:
It is expected that those students who play in the smaller ensembles on offer, also play in the Academy Orchestra.
Ensemble Tutors
Mark Hodgkinson
Jeremy Brownbrooke
Jeannette McGrath
Academy Orchestra Conductor
Jeannette McGrath
Jeremy Brownbrooke
Jeannette McGrath
Choir Tutor and Conductor
Jeremy Brownbrooke
Jeremy Brownbrooke
Jeremy Brownbrooke
Celtic Fiddles Tutor
Orchestral Weekend with CSO
Register now for our Orchestral Weekend in partnership with CSO on 22 & 23 August 2025.
Open to all ages, instruments, and skill levels. Whether you are a student, returning musician, or music lover, come and be part of something special.