About the Academy
The Wandsworth Music Academy, a centre of musical excellence in South London, provides high quality music lessons and progression routes for more than 550 children and young people aged 5-21.
Many of our past students have gained entrance to top conservatoires and universities including; Guildhall School of Music, Royal Northern College of Music, Trinity College of Music and Leeds College of Music.
From the very beginning of instrumental and vocal learning young people are supported to play and sing in ensembles, orchestras and bands through our bespoke ensemble development programme encompassing classical, popular, jazz and world music genres.
The Music Academy provides the very highest standard of musical progression and is home to Wandsworth’s leading orchestras, bands and choirs including; 3 Symphony Orchestras, 2 Jazz Orchestras, Contemporary Pop and Rock Bands, 4 choirs, Steel Pans and African Djembe Drumming.
Wandsworth Music Academy ensembles regularly perform at a variety of prestigious events and venues, including the Royal Festival Hall, Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, London Jazz Festival, Royal Albert Hall, Hideaway Jazz Club and the annual foreign orchestral tour.
The Music Academy runs on Saturdays 8am – 2pm and Wednesdays 4.30pm – 9.30pm at, and in partnership with Burntwood School.
Please read on for further details about the Wandsworth Music Academy and how to get involved!