Director of Music, Mr John Shooter

On Friday 11th September, at the end of the first week of term, Year 7 pupils were given a presentation, organised by the Director of Music Mr John Shooter, on some of the musical instruments that they can learn at Colston's.

	Mr Ross Cordrey with his electric guitar
	Miss Fiona Hunt singing

The music staff introduced the instruments that they teach and gave a demonstration of the capabilties of each instrument.

Pupils were first introduced to the electric guitar by Mr Ross Cordrey. Miss Fiona Hunt, the singing teacher, then showed the range of her voice and performed different styles of music.

	Miss Cathrine Lane on violin
	Mrs Caroline Wood playing the clarinet

Miss Cathrine Lane demonstrated both the violin and the viola. Mrs Caroline Wood, accompanied by Dr Steven Kings on piano, played the clarinet.

	Miss Emily Preston with her tenor saxophone

Miss Emily Preston brought along both her alto and tenor saxophones.

	Mr Stefan Hofkes on piano
	Dr Steven Kings also playing the piano

Mr Stefan Hofkes and Dr Steven Kings ended the presentation by performing individually and then as a duet.

	Mr Stefan Hofkes and Dr Steven Kings playing a duet

Pupils were able to ask the teachers questions about their instruments. The most popular question from the girls was whether the instruments were available in different colours and the boys seemed most interested in the age of the teachers!

Pupils at Colston's are also able to learn the following instruments: flute, double bass, cello, trumpet, drums and bass guitar.