Music

Department Facilities

We have a large classroom specifically for making music, equipped with nearly a dozen electric keyboards and as many PCs. These have Sibelius, Dance EJ, Auralia and Audacity installed, allowing students to compose, test, record and modify their own music. We have also purchased a subscription to the MusicFirst App for all students undertaking a Music qualification in KS4 or 5 (students have been issued with their own unique log in details, as a parent, if you would like to know more about this please contact Mrs Noble).  We also have three music practise rooms for individual music lessons, as well as a varied collection of instruments including class sets of acoustic guitars, ukuleles, Djembe drums and Samba drums.

Instrumental Lessons

Instrumental lessons at Lincoln Castle Academy are thriving!

Students have the opportunity to take individual instrumental lessons provided at the most competitive prices in Lincolnshire! Tuition is currently offered for: Voice, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, saxophone, piano, trumpet, trombone, drum kit, guitar and bass guitar. All students learning an instrument will have the opportunity to take ABRSM, LCM, Rock School or Trinity examinations. These opportunities are available to all students and are charged at £60 per term, with a subsidised rate if your child is entitled to free school meals.  Contact Mrs Lane or Mrs Noble for more information.

Extra Curricular

Students are encouraged to develop their individual interests and skills beyond the classroom. A wide range of activities are offered during lunch times and after school including Music Theory Club, LCA Singers, Ukulele Club and Rock Band.

The Music department is also available every break time, before school and after school for students to use the equipment and practise the skills learnt in their music lessons.

There are numerous concerts and productions throughout the school year for students to be involved in. Each year, the department produces a Christmas concert in December and a Spring concert in March and members of LCA Singers often compete in the annual Lincoln Music and Drama Festival. In May, students have the opportunity to take part in the Music Showcase- the Academy’s annual singing competition and the Music department also supports the Academy’s productions which are staged annually, performing favourites such as The Fiddler on the Roof, The Sound of Music, Little Shop of Horrors and The Wizard of Oz.