Starting the Day

My day begins in Victoria House, where I chat with friends in the common room before academic lessons start.

The first music lesson of my day is violin. We work on important technical exercises that help me develop my playing and prepare for performances.

Learning and Playing Together

We fill up our water bottles and head to PE and play basketball. Then it’s break time which is another a chance to get outside, relax and spend time with friends.

Later in the morning, I have choir. Singing as part of an ensemble helps me develop important musicianship skills.

Before my piano lesson, I stop by my locker to collect my books and music. During the lesson we work on scales, sight-reading and pieces I’m learning. Afterwards, I spend some time practising on my own.

Lunchtime

After a busy morning, it’s time for a nutrious lunch,

Once I’ve eaten, I often head to the Year 8 common room, where my friends and I enjoy a game of chess before afternoon lessons begin.

Afternoon Lessons

One of my favourite subjects is Science. I particularly enjoy practical experiments!

Later in the afternoon, I have a second violin lesson. This gives me the opportunity to work on my repertoire in more detail.

My final lesson of the day is academic music. Recently we’ve been learning about tarantellas.

Looking Back on the Day

By the end of the day, I’ve fitted in academic lessons, music lessons, choir, practice time, sport and time with friends. It’s busy, but that’s one of the things I love most about Chetham’s. Every day is different.