Opera North In Harmony
We are very proud to be an Opera North In Harmony school. Our children receive a musical education which is second to none and every child leaves Richmond Hill Academy a musician having had learned one of the nine instruments we offer.
We chose to become an In Harmony school because we believe that every child has the right to an exceptional musical education, to be able to identify themselves as a musician and learn the wide range of transferable skills which are developed through learning an instrument. We know that our children will leave Richmond Hill Academy confident musicians with the ability to concentrate for sustained periods of time; children who understand how to work collaboratively, valuing the part that each individual plays; learners who understand the value of persistence and striving for accuracy; young people, who are musicians and who can be proud of their standing amongst their peers.
At RHA, we deeply understand the role that music can play in uniting a community by enabling us to join together in a shared appreciation of music and performance. We feel so fortunate to be able to come together, children, parents and staff, to enjoy and participate in music making. Our children are able to experience world class performances through trips to the Grand Theatre in Leeds or even in our own school when we host Opera North’s Whistlestop Opera. The day that the full Orchestra of Opera North performed in our main hall is one that none of us will forget! We also create memorable performances ourselves: here at school and across the city in a range of exciting venues. Music enhances our daily lives in school, whether it be simply the sound of music in our corridors, our curriculum soundtrack, featured composers while we eat our lunch or one of the many performances that can be enjoyed by all.
We feel fortunate to be an Opera North In Harmony school but also know that this privilege is nothing less than every child in our school deserves.
Strings – Violins, Violas and Cellos
Wind and Brass
Choir
Performances
