Music

At Blundell's Prep we aim to instil a love of music in all pupils. The children have one hour of class music each week and are invited to join a range of instrumental and singing activities including our popular choirs.

Music at Blundell's Prep is an integral part of school life. A specialist teacher teaches this subject from Nursery to Year 6 within the curriculum. Eleven peripatetic teachers visit to teach a wide variety of instruments. These include piano, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, drums and singing. All the children sing every week and are encouraged to join our thriving choirs.

Aims of the music department

For all children to enjoy their music-making, and that all should be encouraged to participate vocally and instrumentally.
To give children the skills to continue their enjoyment of music in later life.
To assist each child to develop a positive self-image and self-confidence, and to develop a sensitive response to sound and music.
To offer children the opportunity to perform to a variety of audiences.

Instruments taught

Percussion - Drums, Piano
Woodwind - Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, (Oboe and Bassoon)
Brass - Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone
Strings - Violin, Cello, Guitar
Voice - Singing, Speech and Drama

Music Clubs

Choral Choir
Popular Choir
Let's Sing - a singing group for Reception, Year 1 & Year 2
Orchestra
String Group
Guitar Ensemble
Brass Group
Wind Group
Percussion Group
Recorder Group
Theory
Music Practice

Latest News

Musicians reach National Final

Congratulations to our sixth form group, who have qualified for the national final.

Parent Seminar Series

We are delighted to be offering a programme of Parent Seminars.

Carol Service at Exeter Cathedral

The Carol Service in Exeter Cathedral has consistently been a highlight on the school calendar, and this year proved to be no exception.

Blundell's Prep Shortlisted for Tes Schools Awards 2023

Netball Success!

Congratulations to our Prep teams who have had a fantastic season on the Netball courts.

Outdoor learning programme recognised in The Week Magazine

The Educational Quality inspection reports Blundell's Prep as EXCELLENT

The Educational Quality inspection reports on the quality of the school’s work. It focuses on the two key outcomes: - The achievement of the pupils, including their academic development, and - The personal development of the pupils. In both, the school was graded as EXCELLENT, the highest grade that may be awarded.