Music
Archbishop Sumner is a Lambeth Music Mark school. This means that our commitment to providing high quality music lessons to all children has been recognised by the borough. Music supports children's intellectual, emotional and physical development. It develops teamwork and nurtures collaboration, self-discipline and creativity. We prioritise music within our curriculum, providing a dedicated music teacher for all classes including Reception. Our after-school offer always includes instrument teaching and opportunities for choral singing. Children at ABS have the opportunity to perform both within school and in the wider community.
Singing is a particular strength and an important part of school life, enjoyed by children and staff alike. This includes singing in collective worship; music lessons; our Young Voices Choir, which is led by the music team at St Anselm's church, performs both in and out of school; and twice yearly shows for both lower and upper school.
Extra-Curricular
At ABS, all KS2 children have the opportunity to try out brass instruments - tenor horn, cornet, trombone or tuba. If they take up after-school lessons, at a certain level they can become part of the ABS Brass Band which performs for the public at concerts throughout the year. The Steel Pan Band is open to committed children in Year 5 and 6. Our choirs for younger and older children run in partnership with St Anselm’s Church, providing the opportunity for the children to perform during services every week. We also offer additional piano and drum lessons.
