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Music

Courses at MTGS

Music is taught at KS3 and offered as an option at GCSE, and A-level with a tradition of excellent results.

Achievments

Throughout the school there is a wealth of talent.

* Grade 8 - we have many girls who pass grade 8
* Festivals
* Junior RNCM members
* Merseyside Youth Orchester members
* Philharmonic Youth Choir members
* Cathedral Youth Choir members
* Liverpool Youth Orchestra members
* Crosby Symphony Orchestra member

Instrumental Lessons

Instrumental lessons are taught by a team of professional staff and are offered on a wide range of instruments, including:

• Piano - Dianne O'Hara
• Flute / Piccolo / Oboe - Ben Johnson
• Clarinet/Saxophone - Chris Jones
• Voice - Julie Ann Carr
• Violin / Viola / Flute - Lesley White
• Cello / Double Bass - Julia Richards
• Brass - Mary Stewart
• Guitar - David Bridge
• Clarinet / Saxaphone - Shaun Lock
• Percussion - David Byles

Concerts and Competitions

Each year we have Christmas and Summer Concerts, held in the Centenary Hall and Prize Giving in the Philharmonic Hall. In 2008 our Joint Schools' Christmas Concert was held in the fabulous Liverpool Cathedral. Follow the Music Events link at the top of the page for more information on recent events as well as photographs and programmes.
 

The Music Competition

Each year we host our in-house Music Competition. Standards are always exceptionally high and are another indication of the wealth of talent we have.

Extra Curricular Activity

The department offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including:

• Senior Orchestra
• Second Orchestra
• Senior Choir
• Middle School Choir
• Senior Chamber Choir (entrance by audition only)
• Middle School Chamber Choir (entrance by audition only)
• Flute Ensembles
• Clarinet Ensembles
• String Ensemble

The department is committed to bringing in talented and prestigious musicians to both teach and inspire the girls. Follow the link at the top of the page to see who has been in to hold workshops with our students.

The Music Committee

The Music Committee is run by Sixth Formers.
Their lunchtime concert series, 'Live Lounge' is a huge success.

Associated Board Examinations

Each term, girls are encouraged to sit Associated Board Examinations with some excellent results. The exams usually take place in the Music Department so no need to travel far.