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Courses and Exams

We offer pupils a range of courses and examinations to support their musical development.  these can be taught in either private one-to-one sessions or as group classes in schools.

LCME

LCME

London College of Music Examinations

Established in 1887, the London College of Music Examinations (LCME) is one of the UK's longest-established creative arts exam boards.  We offer course in Singing and Musical Theatre from this examining body.  For more information visit: https://lcme.uwl.ac.uk/

ABRSM

The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music 

Running since 1889 this exam board is world renown and a popular board for instrumental examinations.  We offer courses in Music Theory, Singing, Musical Theatre and Instrumental examinations from the examining body.  For more information visit: https://www.abrsm.org/

ABRSM
Music Classes for Schools in Brentwood

Music Explorers

Musicianship classes for young musicians

This course enables students to develop fundamental music skills and explore the possibilities in Music as they go through the school.  By the end of this course, each musical explorer will have: the confidence to sing songs in a group and be ready to explore the preliminary examinations in singing if they wish to; explored instruments of the orchestra and band; learnt musicianship skills to underpin future musical achievement; built confidence and performance experience; received a personalised progress report from the Costello Music School and made some new friends through music.  Each session aims to build core music skills through fun activities, songs and games.  Music exploration provides a platform for young beginners to spend time developing foundation skills in music and trying out different instruments in preparation for their onward musical journey through school.

Musical Theatre Club

Extra-curricular Group Sessions

Working towards the graded Musical Theatre examinations this course explores singing songs from different genres of musical theatre, learning about varying musical styles, how to control the voice, add expression, and develops confidence in performing. The examinations are recognised music qualifications that may support your child's secondary school applications (grade 1-5) and lead to higher grades which have UCAS points attached to them (grade 5-8).

Costello Music School
LAMDA Classes for schools in Brentwood

LAMDA

London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art

Founded in 1861, the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) is the oldest drama school in the UK. We started to offer examinations in speech and drama to the public over 130 years ago. Since then, we have developed an enviable reputation for delivering excellence in the provision of Communication, Performance and Musical Theatre examinations in the UK and are rapidly extending our reach internationally.

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From September 2024 we will offering courses in music and drama that lead to Communication and Performance Qualifications.

Arts Award

Discover, Explore, Bronze, Silver and Gold.

The Arts Award in association with Trinity College London and the Arts Council is a prestigious award that enables young learners between the ages of 5-25 to explore various art forms as projects throughout their artistic journeys.  This award can be utilised as a stand alone award, form part of Duke of Edinburgh, and has UCAS weighting in the higher courses.  If is an excellent way for students to take part in the arts.

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