Music
The Music Department is very well equipped. Pupils are able to benefit from two rooms that are set up as keyboard labs (one of which is also doubles up as a Music IT room with 20 PCs connected to the keyboards) a class set of 20 iPads are also used by classes.
![Music](https://jyhs.westlothian.org.uk/image/26662/Music-Percussion/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1538606026727)
![Music](https://jyhs.westlothian.org.uk/image/26663/Music-Guitar/gi-responsive__100.jpg?m=1538606089687)
Instrumental instruction is provided on Brass, Woodwind, Bagpipes, Percussion and Guitar. See information on the instrumental music service noted below.
A wide range of extra-curricular activities operate within the department including a Wind Band, Brass Band, Guitar Ensembles, Percussion Ensemble, Vocal Groups and Rock Bands. The department organises an annual Music Camp to the Scottish Borders and takes part in Wind Band and Brass Band competitions each year.
Staff Members
Miss A Scott | Miss A. Murray | Mrs C Richardson |
Mrs R Fisher (Guitar instructor) | Ms S Naish (Percussion instructor) | Mrs J Kelly (Woodwind instructor) |
Courses
S1/S2 Compulsory | S3 Optional | S4 Optional | S5 Optional | S6 Optional | |
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Broad General Education | Y | Y | - | - | - |
National 3 | - | - | Y | - | - |
National 4 | - | - | Y | Y | Y |
National 5 | - | - | Y | Y | Y |
Higher | - | - | - | Y | Y |
Advanced Higher | - | - | - | - | Y |