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
Please note that we are implementing a two-week break for Music Academy and Ensembles in October. There will be no lessons or rehearsals between 21st and 28th October 2024.
Academy dates 2024/25
Wednesday Academy
Autumn Term 2024
September 18th, 25th
October 2nd, 9th, 16th
November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
December 4th
Spring Term 2025
January 15th, 22nd, 29th
February 5th, 12th, 26th
March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Summer Term 2025
April 23rd, 30th
May 7th, 14th, 21st
June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
July 2nd
Thursday Academy
Autumn Term 2024
September 19th, 26th
October 3rd, 10th, 17th
November 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
December 5th
Spring Term 2025
January 16th, 23rd, 30th
February 6th, 13th, 27th
March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Summer Term 2025
April 24th
May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
July 3rd
Saturday Academy
Autumn Term 2024
September 21st, 28th
October 5th, 12th, 19th
November 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
December 7th
Spring Term 2025
January 11th, 18th, 25th
February 1st, 8th, 15th
March 1st, 15th, 22nd, 29th
April 5th
Please note there will be no Saturday Academy on March 8th due to the High Ashurst Residential Trip.
Due to venue availability, there will be an extra session in the Spring Term on April 5th.
Summer Term 2025
April 26th
May 3rd, 17th, 24th
June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
July 5th
Academy Ensembles
In addition to our large ensemble opportunities, we run smaller ensembles and a choir at Music Academy to help students develop their musicianship and performance skills.
For more information about Don’t Fret 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
