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Music

The Senior Choir sang at Ginger McCain's memorial. See the video here:

Crescendo! The New Saturday Morning Music School

Instrumental and voice timetables

Music Events

Visiting Musicians

2011 Examination Results

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/Oboe - Ben Johnson
• Clarinet/Saxophone - Chris Jones
• Voice - Julie Ann Carr
• Violin/Viola/Flute - Lesley Mycock
• Cello/Double Bass - Julia Richards
• Brass - Les Neish
• Guitar - David Bridge
• Percussion - David Byles
• Percussion - Louise Gregg
• Brass - Matt Palmer

Concerts and Competitions

Each year we have Christmas and Summer Concerts, held in the Centenary Hall and Prize Giving in the Philharmonic Hall. Each year we also host our in-house Music Competition. Standards are always exceptionally high and are another indication of the wealth of talent we have. Follow the Music Events link for more information on recent news and events as well as photographs and programmes.

Extra Curricular Activity

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

• Senior Orchestra (Grade 4 minimum)
• Chamber Orchestra (Grade 4 minimum)
• Second Orchestra
• Senior Choir
• Middle School Choir
• Senior Chamber Choir (entrance by audition only)
• Middle School Chamber Choir (entrance by audition only)
• The Carr Singers
• Jazz Ensemble - Lock n' Roll
• Clarinet Ensembles
• Flute Ensembles
• String Ensembles
• Cello Quartet

The department is committed to bringing in talented and prestigious musicians to both teach and inspire the girls. Follow the link on the left 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, "Concertante" 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.