Our Focus on Music
Music and musical education are at the heart of Hackney New School
What we will do
- We plan that every pupil at HNS will take a GCSE in music
- Every pupil has the opportunity to learn an instrument / vocal skills
- Multiple music and practice lessons every week (jazz, classical, folk, song-writing, a capella, etc)
- Participation in large-scale school and community productions
- School choir
Why we are doing it
- Music education is hugely supportive of our Core Vision
- Rewards individual effort and teamwork
- Creates confidence
- Teaches focus and concentration
- Enriches students’ lives with a large cultural heritage
We have established a partnership with HMDT Music to deliver our music curriculum, prepare music performances and provide teaching expertise. HMDT Music is an award-winning charity that creates inspiring music projects encompassing a broad range of musical traditions.
With HMDT Music we:
- Work on new performance works that it commissions and link them to the curriculum
- Offer a range of training opportunities and workshops
- Work with outstanding artists to create great art
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Our vision for Hackney New School is to provide students with access to the widest range of opportunities in life by fostering academic excellence and instilling self-belief, intellectual curiosity and responsibility towards others in society.