Performing Arts
Our Performing Arts Extra Curricular option helps to promote the development of practical skills while also giving an opportunity to work and collaborate with the wider artistic community of Cornwall.
Rock & Pop Band
If you are a musician with a passion for playing music either in a band or as a solo artist, then The Rock and Pop band is for you!
The group gives musicians the opportunity and rehearsal space to build, practise and perform sets of music or develop music projects throughout the year, and what you choose to do is completely decided by you!
There will be opportunities to perform live in front of audiences and create recordings in our dedicated studio, the choice is yours. Some previous performance experience or regular music practice is essential for this activity.
Jazz Performance & Improvisation
The Jazz band is a hugely popular option for musicians who are keen to learn to perform in a larger jazz ensemble and develop both performance as well as improvisational jazz solo skills.
The group is open to you regardless of instrument whether it be brass, woodwind, guitar, bass, keyboard, drums or vocals, and the purpose will be to build a repertoire of jazz standards as well as some other funk, soul, and popular jazz covers.
You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively and develop some technical theory to enhance your soloing if that is something you are interested in.
Musicians should have some experience and interest in jazz or improvisation, and chart or sight reading is recommended.
Instrumental Lessons
Have you always wanted to learn how to play a musical instrument, or perhaps you already learn an instrument and want to continue with lessons while you're at college?
At Truro & Penwith College, we provide the facilities so that you can apply for instrumental lessons that work around your timetable. For information on the cost of 1:1 or small group instrumental lessons and how to apply, please visit the Cornwall Music Service Trust website: www.cmst.co.uk and choose the 'sign up' option now.
I really enjoy playing in the Jazz Band. The music is challenging, and improvising pushes me out of my comfort zone. It’s great fun to take part in. The Jazz Band has helped me with my confidence in ensemble playing, and it helps develop my musical skills, such as sight reading and improv.
Eithne - Jazz Band
