Why do pupils tend to gravitate towards the Music Department before, during, & after school? It’s their physical, mental, & emotional safe space. Music helps them connect with others, & express themselves to/with others in such a unique way. Music nurtures health and well-being.

What a night! Proud does not begin to explain. To the year 11s who planned it and all the students who performed in it. 🥳 🎼#workhardplayhard #birminghammusic E-ACT Shenley Academy

For anyone who learns any instrument, recently picked one up or has been given the gift of music this Christmas. #thisisnotagame #keepracticing #workharplayhard Noel Gallagher

A great start to the day! Year 9 Music Practice students preparing their music of the 00s practical. Everyone was so focused! #workhardplayhard #reggeton #numetal #grime #edm #dupstep #poppunk E-ACT Shenley Academy

I have got some amazing news to share with some year 7 students on Monday! @EACTMidlands E-ACT Shenley Academy #reigonals

All students: If you want to take your instrument home please collect it from the instrument cupboard today. Y7 clarinet and brass students make sure you have your CharangaMusic log in! #schoolclosuresuk E-ACT Shenley Academy

Thank you to whoever dropped off their borrowed instrument to school! Stay safe everyone and keep playing what you’ve got. We’ll have it back when this is over!

The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra virtually stages Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' with 19 musicians playing their individual parts from their homes

Who remembers when Shenley Voices did this two concerts ago? SAM SMITH giving me flash backs. I miss you choir! 😭

Mike Longo was best known as pianist/composer/band leader to Dizzee Gillespie for many many years, but his contribution to music goes way beyond that. I made a video to celebrate the trickle down of his contribution to music. instagram.com/tv/B-h7UJoHa28…

🐣Happy Easter🐣 Can you spot Miss Wormald? E-ACT Shenley Academy #musicisntcancelled #playmypart #OneDayLikeThis #StayHome #StayAtHome #music #musicteachersvirtualorchestra youtu.be/Gegi1ENyjyY

Come and work with me near Birmingham! #teachingjob #teacherwanted #teachingvacancy #musicteacher e-act.org.uk/vacancy/teache…

I’ve had a really great response to this weeks practical music task ‘My Kitchen Beats’. Well done E-ACT Shenley Academy being resourceful to make music and thank you parents for letting your children make some noise!

Here’s what #TheShowMustBePaused is all about, complete with actions you can take and a list of anti-racism resources > theshowmustbepaused.com #BlackLivesMatter

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Ofstead lead for music. Thank you for the support.