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Performing Arts Academy

Gosfield School

GROWACHIEVEINSPIRE

GENEROUS

SCHOLARSHIPS

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SEPTEMBER

2021

Developing the performing arts talent in our young peopleThe Gosfield School Performing Arts Academy is firmly embedded within our curriculum from Prep, to Senior and into the Sixth Form. Utilising the outstanding facilities of our 110 acre estate and our new Performing Arts Centre which is in construction, our Performing Arts For All programme enables our pupils to establish and develop their talents in drama, music and dance from the ages of four to 18.

The three tier programme is structured to enable participation at all levels of ability - from growing as beginners, to improving as achievers and to inspiring all at the elite performance level.

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An all-round educationOur Performing Arts Academy forms a part of an exceptional all round education provided at Gosfield School.

Small classes and personalised pathways give every young person the opportunity to be the best they can. The Senior School and Sixth Form are situated in an elegant Victorian manor, while the Prep School and Nursery benefit from purpose-built contemporary architecture at Meadow Court. Both embrace a wide range of academic subjects delivered through personalised pathways to class groups exclusively capped at no more than 20 in Prep and 22 in Senior.

We expect every individual to grow and reach beyond their academic predictions from the point they join us. Academic rigour is accompanied by an equally strong focus on personal characteristics. Pupils benefit from our own Forest School, deep commitment to Duke of Edinburgh awards, extraordinary expeditions and the value of public speaking and debating. Each develops self-confidence, resilience and problem solving skills that will be essential in tomorrow’s workplace. Our hugely successful Cricket Academy has won us acclaim as an Essex Cricket Inspirational School.

We expect every individual to achieve success in all their endeavours, whilst recognising the importance of trust, respect and kindness within happy and fulfilling lives. Comprising around 260 pupils aged between two and 18 years, our school really is like an extended family. Most pupils and staff know everyone’s name. Pupils, teachers and support staff share lunch in the same dining hall. Friendships transcend all ages and families become lifelong friends too.

We expect every individual to inspire others around them, and to become engaging, innovative and collaborative contributors to the future. With a comprehensive mini bus provision serving towns and villages across the region, Gosfield School provides a unique opportunity for pupils of all academic and artistic abilities to enjoy the freedoms, experiences and rewards provided by an Independent education.


The Performing Arts Academy programme The academy is led by our Head of Performing Arts and our Heads of Music, Dance and Drama. For music and dance, teachers lead individual lessons for all levels of ability from beginners to advanced. Whilst focused on performing arts, our programmes teach skills that will enable our pupils to access extensive opportunities now and in later life and is perfectly aligned with our School’s ethos.

Our three performing arts tiers ensure that everyone participates and benefits. From that foundation, the more able are encouraged to extend their range of skills and the most able mentored through their elite development, mind-set and performance.

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3


Inspire Competitive opportunities through expert teaching providing a platform for excellence and performance which serve to inspire all to believe in their potential

Achieve Engage, develop and refine skills through specialist teaching in focussed

disciplines and performance within our programme

Grow Young people explore, grow and develop a performing arts

culture


All pupils

� Curriculum embedded Performing Arts

� Curriculum dedicated to fundamental Performing Arts skills

� Basics of Performing Arts and Public Speaking

� Enhanced Extra-Curricular activity – before, lunchtime and after school clubs

� Visits to professional Performing Arts events

� Taster sessions with local and regional Performing Arts practitioners and associations

� Visiting guest speakers

� Supporting Performance opportunities: school plays, concerts, House concerts and competitions, Battle of the Bands and Gosfield Festivals

� Performing Arts Awards: Prep – Discover, Senior - Bronze

� LAMDA awards: EYFS – Introductory; Y3 – Y6 – Entry; Senior – Level 1

More able pupil development

� Access to all GROW opportunities

� Access to attend some workshops and performances as outlined in the Inspire programme

� External performance arts and rehearsal opportunities

� Master classes in developing and refining skills

� Performing Arts festival and fun day participation, led by local cultural organisations

� Link participation with local arts organisations aimed at aiding progression to Inspire

� Arts leader opportunities

� Young leader scheme opportunities with community young people

� Writing, directing and performance course opportunities

� Career pathway guidance

� Arts award qualification for GROW achievers; Prep – Bronze; Senior - Sliver

� LAMDA awards for GROW achievers: EYFS – Introductory; Y3 – Y6 – Level 1; Senior – Level 2

Advanced and elite pupil development

� Access to all GROW and ACHIEVE opportunities

� Weekly tuition from expert practitioners

� 1:1 weekly tutor sessions with expert practitioners

� Performance profiling analysis and target setting

� Specialist master classes led by professionals

� Video performance analysis sessions

� Academic and Performing Arts mentoring system

� Group scholar ensemble to share best practice and raise standards

� Links with Royal Opera House and Bridge Essex with enhanced opportunities

� Coaching awards and qualifications

� Leadership opportunities in the school and community

� Elite school performance ensemble participants; orchestra, dance troupe, play leads

� Arts award qualification for ACHIEVE achievers; Prep – Silver; Senior – Gold (post 16)

� LAMDA awards for ACHIEVE achievers: EYFS – Introductory; Y3 – Y6 – Level 2; Senior – Level 3

Level 1 | GROW Level 2 | ACHIEVE Level 3 | INSPIRE

Participation for all abilitiesOur Performing Arts Academy programme ensures inclusive participation for all ages and abilities for girls and boys in drama, music and dance.

DramaDrama is embedded in the school curriculum and our performing arts programme ensures that our pupils have the opportunity to extend their talents whether it be performance, practical or technical. Our programme includes:

� Acting

� Musical Theatre

� Performance

� Audition training and preparation

� Vocal technique

� Physical Theatre

� Visiting Professional Masterclasses

� Directing and the role of the Director

� Exploring Theatre Practitioners

� Devising

� Scriptwriting

� Theatre History

� The roles of Performing Arts professionals

� Stagecraft

� Stage Management

� Sound and Lighting design and operation

� Make-up and Costume design

� Scenery and props design, construction and use

� The business of Performing Arts

The formal qualifications that can be attained through our programme are:

� GCSE Drama

� A Level Drama and Theatre Studies

� BTEC

� LAMDA qualifications

� Arts Award


MusicAlso embedded in the school curriculum, our performing arts programme for music gives our pupils the opportunity to explore a range of musical instruments as well as theory studies and develop their talents.

� Individual tuition in a wide range of instrumental and voice disciplines - through our Music (and/or Dance) programme

� Music theory

� Editing

� Composition

� Songwriting

� Creative musicianship

� Performance techniques including timing, tone and control

� Communication with an audience

� Ensemble skills

� The planning and delivery of a public performance

� Fitness and movement

� Audition training and preparation

� Visiting professional masterclasses

� The role of performing arts professional

The instruments taught through our programme are:

� Piano

� Flute

� Saxophone

� Clarinet

� French Horn

� Cello

� Voice

� Drums

� Guitar (Electric and Classical)

� Bass Guitar

� Music Theory

� Violin

� Oboe

� Double Bass

DanceOur dance programme enables our pupils to experience a range of dance disciplines from beginner level to advanced. Our programme includes:

� Ballet

� Contemporary

� Jazz

� Tap

� Ballroom

� Latin

� Commercial

� Street

� Hip-hop and Breakdancing

� Showdancing

� Choreography and the role of the choreographer

� Physical training and care of the body

� Diet and nutrition

� The roles of Performing Arts professionals

� Sound and Lighting design and operation

� Make-up and Costume design

� Scenery and Props design, construction and use

� The business of Performing Arts

Formal dance qualifications that can be attained through our programme:

� GCSE Dance

� A Level Dance

� BTEC

� Royal Academy of Dance Awards

� ISTD Exams

� Arts Award

The formal qualifications that can be attained through our programme are:

� GCSE Music

� A Level Music

� BTEC

� ABRSM qualifications

� Arts Awards

First Class Tuition In addition to our own drama, music and dance staff, external tutors of the highest level will assist with the development of our young people. All of our performing arts teachers are experts in their field, headed by Nick Bell, our Head of Performing Arts.

Performing every weekA typical week at each level of our Performing Arts Academy might include:

� Subject lessons

� Music, dance and drama lessons (extra cost at Level 1 for some classes)

� After school clubs

� Internal school performances

All level 1 plus:

� Extended Music, dance or drama lessons

� Performance practice

� Masterclass lessons

All level 1 and 2 plus:

� Mentor tutor sessions

� 1:1 performance tutoring

� Inter schools competitions

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Meet our Head of Performing ArtsNick Bell read Applied Drama Theatre & Education at the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (London) before working professionally on both short films and live performance work. Having completed teacher training, over the last ten years he has gained significant experience in curriculum development and leadership of the performing arts. His dedication to inspiring young people to grow and develop through the performing arts ensures that our scholars are exposed to an outstanding programme of study. Creativity, growth and performance underpin his approach to education which are applied to a wide range of student qualifications including A-level, GCSE, trinity examinations and the arts award. We look forward to seeing the students benefit from his vast experience.

Mr Bell is an accomplished director, theatre practitioner and educator who has an appreciation for all aspects of the Performing Arts from technical theatre to community outreach and working with our Heads of Music and Dance, he has ambitious plans for the Gosfield Performing Arts Academy.


Performances All our pupils at whatever level of participation will have opportunities to perform publicly and within the school. Our elite performers will be the mainstay or our choirs, orchestras, dance troupes and theatrical productions but all pupils will have the opportunity to participate. Annually, events will include:

CommunityCommunity and engagement with the wider community is essential to the success of our Performing Arts Centre and Academy. Our Performing Arts Centre is available and accessible to local schools, amateur dramatic societies, bands and music societies, performing arts clubs and dance troupes as a rehearsal and performance facility. An extension to the existing planning restrictions is being sought to enable the wider use in the community of our facility.

• Springfest and Autumnfest – the opportunity for any of our pupils to show their talents in drama, music and dance in a performance to parents, classmates and friends

• School Play

• School Musical

• School concerts

• Recitals

• Battle of the Bands

• Dance programmes

• Gosfield’s Got Talent

• Strictly Gosfield

• Gosfield Open Mic

• Gosfield playwright’s rehearsed readings

• Examined performances at GCSE and A Level

Scholarships for advanced Level 2 and Level 3 entry The School is pleased to announce that a number of scholarships are available to Performing Arts scholars from Year 3 upwards who qualify for our advanced Level 2 and Level 3 programme from September 2021.

These scholarships range from 10% to 100% of current fees based on ability, and are at the discretion of the Principal and Head of Performing Arts.

Scholarship Days, which will include social and academic assessment as well as practical performing arts skills, are held annually with scholarships offered to join the school immediately or the following September. For further information about our next scholarship day, please refer to the website or contact the school registrar:

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Tel: 01787 474040 and ask for The Registrar

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Artist’s impression of the new Gosfield Performing Arts Centre

The Gosfield Performing Arts CentreOur Performing Arts Academy is currently housed in the School’s main building utilising the Performing Arts studio and the refectory. In 2022, the academy will move to a purpose built practice and performance facility that is currently under construction in the school grounds.

The 320 seat theatre includes a practice and performance auditorium, practice rooms and classrooms as well as being equipped with state of the art sound and lighting equipment.

An artist’s impression of the Performing Arts Centre and the internal plan are shown here.

Contact usGosfield School, Cut Hedge Park, Halstead Road, Gosfield, Essex CO9 1PF

+44(0)1787 474040

www.gosfieldschool.org.uk

[email protected]

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for the benefit of the pupils of the school.

Registered Charity No: 310871.

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