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Music Tech

Many of our students have successfully secured places in prestigious conservatoires and universities, including the Royal Northern College of Music, University of Salford, University of Liverpool, Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Goldsmiths College.

Why study this course

  • You enjoy listening to music, reading and researching
  • You are interested in developing an academic and technical understanding of music from multiple styles

Why Parrs Wood?

By studying Music Technology at Parrs Wood you will benefit from:

  • Excellent links with Salford University and their recording facilities
  • You will practice regularly as a practical musician and technology student using our outstanding facilities
  • You have the opportunity to mentor younger students throughout the school in Music and Music Technology to support their composition and recording work
  • Students provide technical support in largescale projects such as school musicals, concerts and productions
  • There are many ensembles to join including Jazz Band, Choir, Orchestra, String Group and Rock Bands
  • Students can also work towards completing their Gold Arts Award, Worth a further 16 UCAS points

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Address

Please direct all queries in the first instance to Mrs S. Warburton, Headteacher’s PA

Parrs Wood High School and Sixth Form College, Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 5PG

During the school day our onsite car park is out of bounds to general visitors, please use the Parrs Wood Complex car park adjacent to the school, for all disabled badge holder parking please follow the signs as you drive into the car park, there are parking bays located at the front of the school and also at the rear of our sports centre.

Contact Us

If you are reporting a student absence you MUST phone the Sixth Form.

  • Sixth Form
  • Phone: 0161 446 8648
  • Email: sixthform@pwhs.co.uk

Headteacher

  • Mr M. McElwee

Head of Sixth Form

  • Mr A. Langford

Trust Information

Greater Manchester Education Trust. Registered address: Whalley Range 11-18 High School, Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8GW. A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number: 08913502)

EST. 1 SEP 2022

Chief Executive Officer: Mr D. Owen

Chief Finance and Operations Officer: Mrs L. Staunton

Any correspondence or communication relating to Greater Manchester Education Trust should be made to:

Mr D. Owen, Whalley Range 11-18 High School, Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8GW

www.gmetrust.org

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