Music Success
Music is an integral part of school life at Sir Thomas Boughey Academy. We have a team of highly qualified and experienced teachers who visit the school each week to teach their specialism. Many of our teachers are also professional musicians.
Lessons are available on piano, keyboard, guitar, woodwind, strings, brass, drums and vocals. The opportunity to take externally assessed qualifications are also available and, although not compulsory, offer your child the chance to achieve an internationally recognised qualification. The higher exam grades (6-8) also earn UCAS points towards university entry. Click on the links to see the music awards our students have achieved.
Learning a musical instrument at STBA is a rewarding extra-curricular activity – it also looks great on a CV or college/job application! Students demonstrate a commitment to learning, build their confidence and most of all, have fun. If you would like your child to have lessons at STBA, please contact the teachers directly:
Minda Critchlow (Piano/Keyboard): m.critchlow@stb.academy
Mrs Candlin (Woodwind/Strings): admin@cnatural.co.uk
Jay (Guitar/Bass Guitar/Ukelele): office@odmmusic.co.uk
Nicola Howell (Vocals): n.howell89@hotmail.co.uk
Will Renwick, Hannah Nevins (Drums/Brass): https://entrust.education/Services/2834
If you have any further questions, please contact l.miller@stb.academy.
September 2023:
- “Congratulations to Sam in Year 11 on achieving a MERIT in your Grade 1 Piano Exam. Keep up the amazing work, you are such a talented musician.”
- “Congratulations to Dannii C in Year 8 who has passed her very first piano exam with DISTINCTION! What a wonderful result for a first exam – here’s to the next one! Keep up the great work”
July 2023:
- Amelia – DISTINCTION in her first piano exam
- Luka in Year 8 who has achieved an amazing DISTINCTION in his first piano exam. Luka, you have worked so hard to achieve this fantastic result and you should be very proud. Well done.
- Isobel in Year 8 on achieving a DISTINCTION in your Grade 1 Music Theory Exam. Outstanding effort, Isobel, you are a musical superstar! Keep up the great work.
June 2023:
- Lucas – Very High MERIT in your GRADE 2 MUSIC THEORY EXAM.
- Isobel – DISTINCTION in your Grade 1 Piano examination
- George – DISTINCTION in his first piano exam with 90/100
May 2023:
- Sam – High MERIT in your GRADE 1 MUSIC THEORY EXAM.
April 2023:
- Grace – Pre-Grade Piano – Distinction
- George – Foundation Music Theory – Distinction
March 2023:
- Ruby – Pre-Grade Piano – Distinction
- David – Pre Grade Piano – Distinction
- James – Grade 2 Music Theory – Pass
January 2023:
- Lewis: Pre-Grade Piano – Distinction
April 2022:
- Sam: Pre-Grade Piano – Distinction
- Isobel: Pre-Grade Piano – Distinction
June 2022:
- Lucas: Grade 1 Keyboard – Distinction
- James: Grade 1 Piano – Distinction
- Mackenzie: Grade 1 Keyboard – Merit
- James: Grade 1 Theory – Distinction
- Euan: Grade 1 Piano – Distinction
- Lucas: Grade 1 Theory – Distinction
December 2022:
- Ryan: Pre-Grade Piano – Distinction
October 2022:
- Dahliah: Pre-Grade Piano – Distinction
- George: Pre-Grade Piano – Merit
