Achieving excellence in music is something that we feel very proud of at PSJ!
Every class has fortnightly music lessons with our music specialist teacher in our very well-resourced music room. Every child has the opportunity to learn an instrument and for many this goes beyond the traditional recorder or keyboard to brass instruments, drum kits, violins, guitars, piano, flutes, fifes or clarinets. In 2025/26 Mrs Taylor will be teaching whole class pocket-trumpet to Years 5 and 6, whole class recorders to Year 3 and 4 and whole class tuned percussion to Year 1 and 2.
Offered as free extra-curricular opportunities, we have a thriving orchestra and choirs. These groups perform at whole school and community events.
If your child is interested in learning a musical instrument you can find out more on our music lessons page, including how to apply for a bursary (new for 2025).
Throughout the year children in every age take part in musical performances including Harvest festivals, Christmas nativity plays, Community Carols and the hugely successful summer production. We aim to perform in a range of venues from the school halls to local churches, the Forum in Bath and the theatre at Writhlington or Hayesfield. Every other year children who attend choir take part in the Young Voices event, travelling to the arena in Birmingham to join a choir of thousands of children.
Here is a video showcasing our Spring Concert 2025: