West Calder High School




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Music

Welcome to the music department

Aims of the Music Department

Our aims are, through practical involvement in music –

to enrich the lives of pupils and to contribute to their personal, intellectual, social and cultural growth;
to develop in pupils an informed interest in music;
to develop in pupils the skills and insights which are an intrinsic part of the full enjoyment of music;
to encourage pupils of all ranges of ability to realise their musical potential;
to develop in pupils a knowledge and understanding of the social, historical and environmental context of music;
to offer courses in the curriculum which are meaningful, have relevance and are attractive to pupils of all abilities, tastes and backgrounds;
to encourage as many pupils as possible to take part in extra-curricular activities e.g. Junior & Senior Wind Band; Senior, Staff & Community Choir; Junior Choir; String; school show etc.