Further and post 16 music education
The East Sussex Academy of Music (ESAM) offers further education music courses in partnership with Sussex Downs College.
All Academy students are formally enrolled as students of Sussex Downs College and are entitled to benefits such as using the student welfare services, the Learning Centre and IT facilities. You can get involved with college sports teams and join the National Union of Students (NUS).
Courses
In the first year of study, you complete an AS Level course. In the second year, you complete an A2 Level course. Together they combine to become an A level qualification. The Academy offers:
- AS Music
- A2 Music
- AS Music Technology
- A2 Music Technology
- Diploma in Pre Professional Music (awarded by OCN, a 2-year course)
- A full range of instrumental and vocal tuition leading to a full range of exams as offered by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, Trinity Guidhall and Rock School.
Performance opportunities
Performing in public is a crucial part of your development as a musician. In the company of a large number of talented musicians, the Academy gives you an ideal opportunity to perform at all levels, and caters for a wide cross-section of skills and styles.
Currently, performance groups include:
- ESAM Choir
- Academy Voices
- ESAM Concert Wind Band
- ESAM Orchestra
Academy teachers
- Head of East Sussex Academy of Music: Peter Baker (MA, B.Mus Hons, MTC, AKC, Lond.)
- Lecturer in Music and Music Technology: Nicholas Houghton (BA Hons, FRCO)
- Lecturer in Music Technology: Pendle Poucher (BA Hons)
- Lecturer in Popular Music: Stuart Wagstaff (B.Mus Hons)
- Choral Conductor: John Hancorn (GTCL, LTCL)
- Academy Accompanist: Rachel Fryer (M.Mus, BA Hons), PGCE)
- Academy Administrator: Beth Mudford
Lewes Sixth Form College
All the courses at The East Sussex Academy of Music (ESAM) are operated by East Sussex Music Service in partnership with Lewes Sixth Form College, Sussex Downs College.
To apply for an September 2009 Academy place
From November 2008 you can complete a Lewes Sixth Form College application form.
The prospectus for September 2009 entry will be available to download from the end of October 2008. For more information contact the East Sussex Academy of Music.
Playing the harp in concert
Applying to university
Did you know that if you achieve a music grade 6 to 8, it can count towards your UCAS points when you apply to university? For more information visit the Trinity College website.
