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About the Academy

The Wandsworth Music Academy is a centre of musical excellence in South London, providing high quality music lessons and progression pathways for 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 a variety of musical genres and traditions.

Our ensembles include; three Symphony Orchestras, three Jazz Orchestras, West African Djembe drumming, Pop and Rock Bands, Choirs, Steel Pans, Guitar Ensemble, Musical Theatre, Songwriting and multiple Chamber Music groups.

Wandsworth Music Academy ensembles perform regularly at a variety of prestigious events and venues, including the Royal Albert HallWimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, London Jazz Festival, Fairfield Halls, The Bedford and the annual foreign orchestral tour.

The Music Academy runs on Saturdays 8am-2pm and Wednesdays 4.30-9pm at Burntwood School and on Tuesday 4.30pm-8.30pm at West Hill Primary School.

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WMA Ensembles

Wandsworth Music Academy

WMA Saturday

The Saturday Academy runs at Burntwood School between 8am and 2pm. Pupils in KS2 (Years 3-6) can attend for a full morning of musical activities. Secondary aged pupils receive 1-1 tuition and participate in a range of ensembles.

WMA Tuesday

The Tuesday Academy runs at West Hill Primary School between 4pm and 8pm.

WMA Wednesday

The Wednesday Academy runs at Burntwood School between 4.30pm and 9pm.

SoundStart sessions run for 30 minutes and include singing, rhythm games and recorders, helping to develop children's core musical skills and foster a lifelong enjoyment of music. Y2 pupils also attend the WMA choir.

Children in years 3-6 enjoy a full morning of music making including a small group or 1-1 instrumental lesson, ensemble (orchestra or band), theory, choir, steel pans and/or djembe drumming.

Various ensembles & lessons

Secondary students may apply for membership of the borough's leading orchestras and ensembles and are also offered the option of a 1-1 instrumental lesson and theory tuition.

WMA Tuesday offers paired and 1-1 instrumental and vocal lessons

WMA Wednesday offers 1-1 instrumental and vocal lessons, various ensembles and music technology.



Wandsworth Music Academy Ensembles

“I have had the best time over the last 9 years at the academy and I know that it is because of my musical education at Wandsworth that I have now been given this opportunity at RCM. I’ve learnt so much over the years and have had amazing experiences, opportunities, support and care from everyone, it means the world to me – thank you so much!” Former WMA student

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 a variety of musical genres and traditions. Students who start their musical journey in a beginner ensemble will be supported to progress to our most advanced ensembles.