Hitting the right note
Young and budding musicians flourish at Lincoln Minster School in Lincolnshire
Practising and performing music in any form is no doubt bene cial in terms of developing creativity and expression, but a recent study from the University of Edinburgh suggests that learning to play music in childhood can also lead to greater cognitive ability later in life. Music truly has the ability to be transformative and can bene t a child’s entire educational experience and beyond.
is doesn’t come as a surprise to those at Lincoln Minster School. Based in the heart of Lincolnshire, Lincoln Minster School is an all-through co-educational day and boarding school o ering pupils the chance to practise, perfect and perform. From reception to sixth form, all pupils study a range of subjects, but the school has a long-standing and well-known passion for music.
Centuries of chorister teaching
e school has a long history of educating the Lincoln Cathedral Choristers (dating back to the 12th century) and its talented students are still frequently selected to sing with the worldfamous choir to this day.
As well as the school’s own choir, which frequently performs at events, the school holds regular orchestra performances and other opportunities to allow each pupil the chance to nd an instrument that best suits them.
Excellent resources
e dedicated learning space for music, the Harper Building, was opened at the senior school site in 2010 and provides pupils with a modern, bright environment in which to practice. It features a 200-seat recital hall, individual practice rooms, specialist percussion room, music technology suites as well as classrooms and a fully-equipped drama studio.
e school also makes use of its close relationship with the University of Lincoln music department and works with its team of 13 peripatetic music teacher specialists to help Lincoln Minster pupils reach their individual musical aspirations.
Unique opportunities
Lincoln Minster School pupils are o en sought a er to perform at local and regional events. Some pupils are part of the National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain and take part in regular music festivals across the country. Other pupils have worked with artists such as Colabro (choir) and Jess Gillam, in partnership with the Lincoln International Chamber Music Festival.
LINCOLN MINSTER SCHOOL PUPILS regularly go on to study AT CONSERVATOIRES
Stellar alumni
e e orts of the school are clear when you see the achievements of its alumni. Lincoln Minster School pupils regularly go on to study at conservatoires, become composers in theatre and lm, song writers or perform as professional musicians and singers.
To learn more about the school and its o ering in music or other subjects, please visit lincolnminsterschool.co.uk