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In addition to instrumental lessons, the Music Department also facilitates a number of clubs which are free to join. Below is an outline of the current provision: 
●    Mondays – Bossa Nova Club – During lunchtime   
●    Tuesdays - Bands - During lunchtime  
●    Wednesday – Choir – Lunchtime and after school 
●    Wednesdays - Music Technology Club - After school  
●    Thursdays – Brass – During lunchtime  
●    Fridays – Strings – During lunchtime  The music department is also open every break and lunchtime for students to practice in any of the band or practice rooms.   

Ark Music Network: Within the Ark Network there are extensive opportunities for students to further develop their musicianship by participating in a variety of external ensemble groups within the trust. These include:  
●    Spark – Choir 
●    Chamber Choir 
●    Fusion – Instrumental Ensemble
●  Rap Collective Concerts & Performance Opportunities: There are also a number of performance opportunities for students to participate in throughout the academic year.  
●    Open Mic – Monthly performances in the lunch hall 
●    Winter Music Concert 
●    Spring Music Concert 
●    Summer Music Concert 
●    KS3 Celebration of Achievement  
●    KS4 Celebration of Achievement  
●    School Productions 
●    Assemblies   Workshops, Trips & Outreach  The Music Department has facilitated a number of trips, workshops and outreach projects including:  ●    Music Master

Classes 
●    ELAM Music GCSE Workshops 
●    Songwriting workshops at the Roundhouse 
●    Gamelan Workshops at the Royal Festival Hall 
●    Concerts at the Barbican – Ark Gala

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