Music
Extra-Curricular Music at Samuel Ryder Academy
We are proud to have an extensive all through extra-curricular program with a number of groups catering for a range of musical abilities and interests. These include:
- Year 2 and 3 choir
- Year 4, 5 and 6 choir
- Secondary choir
- Orchestra
- Chamber orchestra
- Brass ensemble
- Jazz band
- Beginner brass, woodwind and string groups
- KS3 rock band club
- Student-led rock bands
- Primary recorder group
Students perform in concerts and shows in school, as well as take part in exciting events outside of school. Recently, this has included the following events:
- Primary Christmas music showcases
- Music department Winter concert
- SET Trust concert at the Alban Arena
- Young Voices concert at the 02 Arena
- Legally Blonde the Musical (Secondary Production)
- Primary music Spring concert
- Year 9 showcase concert
- Summer performing arts showcase
- Mary Poppins Jr the Musical (Primary Production)
Pupils also have the opportunity to take part in our SRA House Talent Show, in which performers from across the secondary phase take to the stage to try to earn points for their house.
To find out about instrumental and singing lessons offered through Hertfordshire Music Service, please see the letter downloaded below.
To see the current Extra-Curricular Music Timetable and Events for 2024-2025, please see the downloads below.
