--- title: "Resuming Music Rehearsals" url: "https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/news/2021-05-27-resuming-music-rehearsals" school: "Durham Johnston School" --- [![Durham Johnston School](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/images/logo/DurhamJonston-logo.png)](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/) # Resuming Music Rehearsals 27 May 2021 ![Image of Resuming Music Rehearsals](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/images/news/Music_dept_news(1).png) **Resuming Music Rehearsals** From Monday 7th June, we will be resuming our extra-curricular music provision as follows. This is in addition to the lunchtime activities currently underway. | MONDAY (LUNCH) | Chamber Choir | James Hall | Invited members | |---|---|---|---| | TUESDAY (2.45-3.45) | Junior Orchestra | MU1 | Y7-8 | | TUESDAY (2.45-3.45) | Wind Band | James Hall | Y9-13 | | WEDNESDAY (2.45-3.45) | Junior Choir | MU1 | Y7-8 | | WEDNESDAY (2.45-3.45) | Senior Choir | James Hall | Y9-13 | | WEDNESDAY (alternate weeks) | Big Band | Activity Studio | Invited members | | THURSDAY (2.45-3.45) | Senior Orchestra | James Hall | Y9-13 | We feel confident to resume these activities, after receiving the following guidance from the local Authority, Music Mark and Arts Council England. They state that we can - Run clubs in school for all children, using school staff or outside providers - Groups may be of any size, for indoor and outdoor provision The Department for Education explains that ‘teaching music … can be particularly valuable for supporting children’s wellbeing, and helping them to build more self-confidence’, but they do suggest taking into consideration - Size of venue - Numbers of pupils taking part/ maintaining consistent groups - Good ventilation - Observing social distancing where possible Therefore in school our rehearsals will be taking in place in large, well-ventilated rooms, with pupils spaced away from each other as far as possible. We are not anticipating large numbers, but will limit group size if necessary. Please do get in contact if you have any further questions. **Mr E Holmes** Subject Leader for Music [e.holmes@durhamjohnston.org.uk](mailto:e.holmes@durhamjohnston.org.uk?subject=Extra-curricular%20Music) - [ previous](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/news/2021-05-21-headteacher-s-update) - [next ](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/news/2021-05-28-headteacher-s-update) #### News & Events - [Latest News](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/news) - [Extra-Curricular Activities](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/news-2/extra-curricular-activities) - [Parents Evening Dates](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/news-2/parents-evening-dates-and-times) ![Durham Johnston School](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/images/logo/logo2.png) ### Contact Us **Durham Johnston School** Crossgate Moor Durham DH1 4SU (0191) 384 3887 ### Useful Links - [Policies](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/policies) - [Information for Parents](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/information) - [Latest News](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/news) - [Governors](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/governors) - [Data Protection & Privacy](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/data-protection) ### Social Media [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/durhamjohnstoncomprehensive/) © Copyright 2018–2026 Durham Johnston School. All rights reserved. School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)