Music in Ffynone House School in Swansea

The aim of the Music department at Ffynone House School is to provide a safe, caring and challenging environment, where all students can experience a broad and balanced musical educational experience. Students are given the opportunity to -

• develop a love for, and appreciation of, music in its widest context.
• take part in a wide range of performing, composing and listening activities.
• take part in a range of musical extra-curricular activities.
• develop related key skills and I.C.T. skills.

Facilities.

The department has three main teaching areas -

• a large, bright well equipped music studio for classroom teaching.
• two small practice rooms for individual practice and tuition.

The Music Studio provides an ordered, attractive and well lit facility for the teaching of music. The room is equipped with -

• an upright piano.
• a grand piano.
• a set of drums.
• a number of electronic keyboards.
• a comprehensive range of percussion instruments.
• a modern stereo system for listening activities.
• a television and video.
• computers which can be used for composition, research and the development of general relevant I.C.T. skills.

The two practice rooms provide a suitable environment for students to receive individual tuition and to work on their own between formal instruction sessions.