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Music

Music lessons across the federation are delivered by class teachers every week, with instrumental teaching provided by Inspiring Music. Class teachers use Sing Up to teach a vocal curriculum. Music supports children to build on a variety of skills, and lessons cover composing, understanding, music analysis and performing. Children have the opportunity to learn various instruments throughout their journey, Barnwell Music provide Peripatetic Teaching for guitar and piano, they also run the school choir which takes place after school. 
We also offer extra-curricular activities, including participating in Young Voices concerts (from year 3 upwards), holding music sharing assemblies and whole-school music workshops.

Ampthill Town Learner Band 2026

As we know, learning to play a musical instrument is, for many children, a key to developing confidence, knowledge and skills that can provide lots of benefits throughout later life. 

In this context, Ampthill Town Band is pleased to announce that it will begin a Learner Band in January 2026, sponsored by Ampthill Town Council. The purpose is to support brass musicianship amongst young players and help to recruit young players into Ampthill Town Band as an important part of the area’s cultural heritage.

The Ampthill Town Learner Band will be a welcoming and supportive ensemble designed to help musicians grow their confidence and skills in a fun group setting.

🎶 About the Learner Band:

  • Open to all beginner and learner brass players 
  • Weekly early evening rehearsals in Ampthill with qualified experienced tutors
  • Focus on ensemble playing, musical development, and enjoyment
  • Opportunities to perform locally and build friendships through music
  • Comprehensive risk assessment and safeguarding arrangements 
  • Instruments may be provided, subject to availability

Please get in touch with the Band by email at ampthilltownband@virginmedia.com to express an interest, marking your correspondence ATB Learners and we will reply. :

We will hold an Open Session on Tuesday January 13th 2026 at 6pm in Ampthill (provisionally at the Baptist Church, 48, Dunstable Street, Ampthill, to be confirmed) that will be free for all to attend and will be an opportunity for to learn more and ask questions.

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