Solihull School
Music Calender & Staff
In addition to weekly practices in assemblies, some twenty concerts/recitals are given each year in a busy performance schedule. These include opportunities for all pupils, both as soloists and in ensembles. Parents and pupils should note that all the solo concerts and ensembles are open to all pupils, whether they have their individual tuition with one of the music staff in school, or with a teacher outside school. Please do approach any of the music staff if you would like to perform in a forthcoming concert.
Academic / Employed Staff
- Director of Music: Mr T Kermode
- Head of Academic Music: Mr S Phillips
- Head of Brass: Mrs J Spraggett
- Head of Choral Music: Mr C Algar
- Head of Keyboard: Mrs H Martens
- Head of Prep School Music: Miss J Sainsbury
- Head of Strings: Miss C Bovill
- Head of Strings: Mrs H Roberts
- Head of Woodwind and Percussion: Mr K Slade
- Music School & Concerts Manager: Mrs I Baumber
- Teacher of Music: Miss C Pearson
Instrumental teachers
The majority of instrumental teachers are visiting music staff, who are private self-employed individuals who deal directly with parents regarding matters such as fees and contractual arrangements.
Brass
- Mrs M A Brookes (Trombone)
- Miss A Roper (French Horn/Trumpet)
- Mrs J Spraggett (Trumpet)*
Keyboard
- Mrs J Bamford (Piano)
- Mr K Beaumont (Piano / Organ)
- Mr C Guild (Piano)
- Miss E Haughan (Piano)
- Mrs P Hsieh (Piano)
- Miss E Liu (Piano)
- Mrs H Martens (Piano)*
- Mr D McWilliam (Piano)
- Ms S Wilander (Piano)
Singing
- Miss C Bovill (Voice)
- Miss S Cotterill (Voice)
- Miss P Davies (Voice)
- Mrs G Hattley (Voice)
Strings
- Mrs L Carey (Violin)
- Mr J Fekete (Classical Guitar)
- Ms E Goble (Violin)
- Miss L Larner (Classical Guitar)
- Mr E Martens (Cello)
- Mrs A Newton (Classical Guitar)
- Mrs H Nixon (Violin)
- Mr M Nowland (Cello/Double Bass)
- Mr P Poltorak (Guitar)
- Mrs H Roberts (Violin/Viola)*
- Mr D Wilkins (Classical/Electric Guitar)
Woodwind & Percussion
- Mr P Brookes (Bassoon)
- Miss R Dawkins (Oboe)
- Miss H Foster (Flute)
- Mr D Haywood (Percussion)
- Mrs K Moore (Woodwind)
- Miss C Percy-Smith (Clarinet/Saxophone)
- Mr S Plummer (Percussion)
- Mrs J Pollock (Clarinet/Saxophone)
- Mr K Slade (Clarinet/Saxophone)*
- Miss C Slominska (Percussion)
* denotes employed Head of Instrumental Section