Sutton Music Trust’s Music Academy
- Wednesday evening (16:30-19:30) at Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
- Thursday evening (16:30-19:30) at Cantium House, Wallington
- Saturday morning (09:00-13:00) at Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
Our specialist instrumental music teachers teach a variety of orchestral instruments. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the recommended ages for starting instrumental lessons. We also provide group music theory and aural lessons catering to students of all ages, as well as composition lessons.
We aim to provide as many children as possible with a high quality and enjoyable musical experience.
Click here to find out about our Endangered Instrument Scholarships.
Location
Lessons take place at Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy, Kingston Avenue, North Cheam, SM3 9UE
Lessons take place at First Floor, Cantium House, Railway Approach, Wallington, SM6 0DZ
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Instruments offered
Our specialist instrumental music teachers teach a variety of orchestral instruments.
Wednesday Academy
Cello
Clarinet
Flute
Guitar
Music Theory
Oboe
Percussion
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Violin
Saturday Academy
Aural
Baritone
Bassoon
Clarinet
Composition
Double Bass
Flute
French Horn
Music Theory
Oboe
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Tuba
Viola
Violin
Vocals
Academy dates 2023/24
Please note there is no Saturday Music Academy on 9th March and 11th May.
There will be a Music Academy on Saturday 13th April, which is the last Saturday of the school Easter Holidays.
Wednesday Academy
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
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4
1
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7
6
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1
5
3
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11
8
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10
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13
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8
12
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20
18
15
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17
21
20
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15
19
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27
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22
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24
28
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24
22
26
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29
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31
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Thursday Academy
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
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5
2
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1
7
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2
6
4
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12
9
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11
8
14
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9
13
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21
19
16
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18
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21
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16
20–
28
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23
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25
22
28
25
23
27
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30
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29
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Saturday Academy
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October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
7
4
2
13
3
2
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4
8
6
14
11
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20
10
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15
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21
18
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27
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16
13
18
22
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25
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24
23
20
25
29
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27
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Academy Ensembles
In addition to our large ensemble opportunities, we run smaller ensembles and a choir at Saturday Academy to help students develop their musicianship and performance skills.
For more information about BFG Brass and Sutton Songbirds, please click here.
Age advice
Some instruments are more suitable for older children. Our recommendation for when students may wish to start learning is:
Violin/Viola – Year 1 or 2
Cello – Year 2 or 3
Double Bass/Mini Bass – Year 4
Flute – Year 4
Clarinet – Year 5
Saxophone – Year 5 or 6
Oboe – Year 6
Bassoon (Fagonello) – Year 4
Bassoon (Full Size) – Year 6
Trumpet – Year 4
Trombone/P Bone – Year 4
Low Brass (Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba) – Year 5
French Horn – Year 4
Percussion – Year 3
Guitar – Year 3
Piano – Year 1
Vocal- Year 4
