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Students of Sheffield Music Academy can enjoy a range of classes, lessons and ensembles in a tailored timetable as part of a comprehensive music education.
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Explore the type of classes and performance opportunities available to our students below...
Specialist 1:1 instrumental tuition of 30, 45, or 60 minutes.
Instruments and Disciplines include:
• Strings - Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
• Wind - Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone, Recorder
• Brass - Cornet, French Horn, Trombone, Trumpet
• Percussion - Drums, Percussion, Keyboard, Piano
• Guitar - Classical, Electric, Bass
Each week, students have the opportunity to perform to their peers and tutors in classes focused on their development and improvement.
Each discipline runs at junior, intermediate, and senior levels. Current performance classes include:
• Piano
• String
• Guitar
• Woodwind
All students are able to join one of our choirs. Choral singing is a crucial part of a well rounded musical education, developing aural and musicianship skills.
Our choirs:
• Junior Choir
• Intermediate and Senior Choir
Our ensembles and orchestras vary in size and ability, meaning each student can work at a level that best suits them.
Our Ensembles and Orchestras:
• Chamber Orchestra - Large scale works such as Symphonies and Overtures.
• Chamber Groups - Smaller ensembles including: String Quartets, String Orchestra, Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble.
• Pop/Jazz/Folk Group.
Outside their individual lessons, students have the opportunity to develop new musical skills whether working toward a grade or to further their musical understanding.
Optional Classes:
• Aural
• Musicianship
• Theory
Composition empowers students to unleash their creativity, master new techniques, and bring their music to life through workshops and live performances.
Performing and celebrating our student's achievements lies at the heart of Sheffield Music Academy. We offer over 40 performance opportunities over the academic year.
• Lunchtime Concerts - Held on site each SMA Saturday.
• Concerts - Formal concerts at venues including Sheffield Cathedral and Upper Chapel.
• Internal Workshops - we host visiting practitioners for specialist masterclasses and tuition.
• External Workshops - professional musicians introduce our students to a new or different discipline.