About us

Dixons Music Service is a new branch within the Dixons Academies Trust.  At Dixons, we are committed to making a difference where it matters most.  We work to improve the future for thousands of children in the parts of the north of England where young lives are adversely affected by social and educational disadvantage.

Our Ethos

​We are ambitious for every child we teach and want to see a society that benefits from the contributions of our well-educated and empowered young people who come through our network of high-performing non-faith academies.  We make a difference to young lives by being that difference and defying the disadvantage we see.

Music At DIXONS

​In 2012, we opened Dixons Music Primary, a school that is dedicated to using music education to raise standards of student achievement, self-discipline and oracy.  At this academy, singing is used to develop oracy, performance is used to develop confidence and character.  Every student is encouraged to learn an instrument and this is a fundamental element of learning at the school.  This unique character has helped to shape the development of the whole child and combines traditional learning, with holistic methods that are both engaging and effective.

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OUR SERVICES

•Individual instrumental or vocal lessons with one of our expert tutors
​ This will be billed by the hour, but most schools offer students a 20 minute lesson
•Small group lessons, from pairs to groups of 4 students at a time
 Billed by the hour
•Whole class instrumental tuition
 Billed by the hour
•Workshops (Djembe or Boomwhacker)
 Either half day (3x 50 min sessions) or full day (6x 50 min sessions)
•Staff CPD

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OUR TEAM

​Our talented team of peripatetic staff also work across several Dixons academies, inspiring our students and promoting a love of music.

TRINITY ROCK AND POP

​We have recently started a collaboration with Trinity Rock and Pop (Trinity College London).  Their National Advisor recently described our music program as “pioneering” and we will be working closely with them in a national pilot scheme embedding Trinity Rock and Pop resources within our curriculum and instrumental lessons.

KEY STAGE 2 CURRICULUM

​Students in KS2 follow a bespoke curriculum, developing listening, performing and composing skills. Students learn about music through time, from Baroque to Modern and 50’s Rock and Roll to Contemporary Pop.  Students develop vocal techniques, keyboard and ukulele skills, all whilst developing their musical vocabulary and notation reading skills.  Colour coded worksheets allow students to autonomously progress between tasks, and video tutorials support instrumental techniques.

CPD

​We understand that not every primary school has a musician on staff.  We are offering individually tailored CPD sessions delivered by our Head of Service (Clair Ward), to teach your staff how to access our curriculum and have a point of contact for supporting its delivery.