Music plays an important role in our community here at Highcliffe. As well as weekly music lessons there are many opportunities for music-making outside of the classroom. We run a morning Music Enrichment programme, with a range of ensembles and clubs available; individual instrumental tuition; and many performance opportunities throughout the year.

The Music Enrichment programme provides opportunities for all students to get involved in music-making and is the vehicle for delivering the wider music curriculum. All school ensembles will perform in the end of term concerts and in a range of events throughout the year both in school and out in the wider community. As part of the programme students can also pursue additional qualifications in Music Theory and Music Production. 

Rehearsal Rooms are available to be booked for lunchtime sessions – see Mr Matcham.

Applying for Individual Instrumental Music Lessons

Tuition takes place during the school day. Please see details of the arrangements and price list on the link below. We currently offer the following instruments, which are all available to pay for on Wisepay in the summer term for the next academic year. Please speak to the Finance Office if you wish to sign up at any other point during the year.

• Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe & Bassoon (Trinity); 
• Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass (Trinity); 
• Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Cornet, Euphonium (ABRSM); 
• Vocals (ABRSM/RSL/Trinity) 
• Piano (ABRSM/RSL/Trinity); 
• Guitar – electric/acoustic/bass (RSL/Trinity); 
• Drum kit – (RSL)

Click here to download the Instrumental Music Lessons letter

Music Events 2024/25

• 8th October. Richard Meyrick piano masterclass 9.45am Ex5 
• 15th October. KS4 & KS5 Music Showcase (11mu Solo) 5.30pm PERF HALL 
• 13th November. BSO Concert trip 7.30pm Poole Lighthouse 
• 20th November. Bournemouth University. 10am 
• 21st November. Music Scholarship Recital 6pm PERF HALL 
• 23rd November. Highcliffe Choir. Christchurch Christmas Lights Switch On 11-3pm 
• 27th November. Dom Sigalas. Careers: Producer & Composer EX5 12.20-3pm 
• 4th December. Dave Wallace. Careers: Record Labels EX5 2pm 
• 11th December. Bournemouth University. Music Production trip. 10-1.30pm 
• 19th December. Christmas Concert 6.30pm HALL 
• 8th January. Chris Caton CPS. Careers: Live Sound Production EX5 2pm 
• 15th January. John Doe. Careers: Music Industry EX5 2pm 
• 28th January. Primary School Music Tour Bransgore 
• 29th January. Rotary Young Musicians Competition HALL 4pm 
• 4th February. Primary School Music Tour Brockenhurst 
• 12th February. Primary School Music Tour Highcliffe St Mark 
• 3rd March. Primary School Music Tour Hordle 
• 22nd March. New Milton Music Festival 
• 23rd March. New Milton Music Festival Gala Concert 7.30pm 
• 26th March. Regent Centre Community Concert 10am 
• 28th March. Bournemouth Music Competition Festival. Christchurch Priory   
• 2nd April. KS4 Music Showcase (10mu Ensemble) 5.30pm PERF HALL 
• 10th May. Schools Together Christchurch Music Centre. 
• 14th June. Music @ Highcliffe Food Festival 
• 30th June. Sing! Summer Festival 4pm 
• 3rd July. Summer Concert 6.30pm HALL 
  

As well as a variety of performance opportunities the co-curricular programme also includes visiting practitioners, workshops and trips to concerts and to explore pathways into the music industry. 

Highcliffe School collaborate with several local organisations that support additional music opportunities 

SoundStorm Music Education Agency 

Christchurch Music Centre 

Rotary Young Musician 

New Milton Music Festival 

Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival 

Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival