Easton Royal Academy becomes a Music Mark school

Easton Royal Academy has been awarded the prestigious ‘Music Mark’ in recognition of its outstanding commitment to providing high-quality music education for all students. The award, given by the UK Association for Music Education, celebrates the school’s exceptional dedication to ensuring that every child has access to rich and diverse musical experiences.

Principal, Beck Stubbs, said, “Offering a quality music education fits in so well with our school vision of ‘Excellence & Adventure’ because it is about both aspiration and about stepping out of your comfort zone into the exciting and unknown.  Our goal is to give every child the chance to experience the joy of music and the self-confidence and learning awareness that comes with making progress on an instrument.”

All pupils at Easton Royal Academy receive a weekly one-hour music lesson thus ensuring that music education is a core part of school life. In addition, all children in years 3 and 4 benefit from two years of free trumpet lessons. This gives them a unique opportunity to learn an instrument and to develop fluency in reading music.

The school is also committed to providing live music opportunities. Over the past academic year students have been treated to inspiring performances, including a live beatboxing workshop from BeatTechnique, and an unforgettable folk music performance by Filkin’s Drift. This emphasis on live music ensures that children not only learn about music in the classroom but also experience its vibrancy and diversity first hand.

Easton Royal Academy also boasts a thriving choir and a popular Djembe drumming group, both of which provide students with additional opportunities to explore different styles of music. Daily singing is an integral part of the school’s routine, fostering a strong sense of community and fun. Students are also encouraged to pursue individual musical interests through 1:1 music lessons in guitar, brass, piano, woodwind, and vocals.

Beck Stubbs commented, “The ‘Music Mark’ award is a testament to the school’s vibrant musical culture, and this recognition only strengthens the academy’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of musicians.”