Student Performance Platforms
At Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Kathmandu, we believe music is not only an art to be studied but a lifelong practice that shapes how we think, feel, and connect with others. Our vision is to provide every student with a complete musical education that spans traditions, from western Classical to Jazz, Rock, and contemporary styles, encouraging them to experience music in all its richness and diversity.
Through music, our students develop more than technical skills. They cultivate creativity, discipline, collaboration, and confidence, qualities that serve them throughout life. Music at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is both an individual journey of expression and a shared experience of performance, allowing students to discover their own voice while learning to listen and respond to others.
We believe every child Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ feels music is accessible, engaging and meaningful, whether beginning their first instrument, singing in a choir, performing on stage, or preparing for international examinations.
Beyond the classroom, the Music Department acts as a cultural bridge, bringing students, parents, teachers, and the wider Kathmandu community together through concerts, choirs, recitals and collaborative projects. Our commitment is to nurture musicianship that is joyful, rigorous, and deeply connected to the world.
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Music Department follows the IPC and KS3 Music Curriculum, Cambridge iGCSE and A level Music syllabus, and offers additional pathways through the London College of Music (LCM) and Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) examination boards.
Our teaching and learning approach draws on a range of pedagogical methods; including Kodály, Suzuki, and Musical Futures, ensuring that music education is inclusive and responsive to all levels of ability and age groups. Lessons are planned and delivered to adapt to the needs of each student, allowing flexibility and reflection as they respond to different musical genres, styles, and concepts.
The department promotes a workshop-based model of learning, supported by theory and harmony sessions. We believe every student should have the opportunity to access an instrument in every lesson, building both confidence and a practical understanding of musical vocabulary that enhances listening and appraisal skills.
Music Technology and Literacy plays an essential role in our curriculum. ICT is integrated into each theme, enabling students to apply theoretical knowledge through creative practice. Senior students use professional music software such as Sibelibus, Cubase and GarageBand.
Music, drama and performance at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ extends beyond individual and group lessons through clubs and Performing Arts Workshops (PAWS), giving students opportunities to develop ensemble skills, musicality, and performance experience.
In the Primary School, students from Years 1 to 6 work in mixed-year groups. The focus moves from skill-building in Term 1, to production and performance in Term 2, continued development and concert preparation in Term 3, and participation in the Community Concert in Term 4.
In the Secondary School, Years 7 and 8 take part in PAWS centred on group singing and harmony. Terms 1 and 2 focus on preparing for the Winter Concert, while Terms 3 and 4 develop towards the Spring Showcase. Workshops also include movement and drama to enhance expression and stage confidence.
In Year 9 students undertake a group exploration of a 30-minute version of a Shakespeare play, learning to understand Shakespeare’s language, plot, and performance conventions. They explore how to direct, act, stage, and design a production. They will devise movement and dance routines linked to the genre or setting of their chosen play, before moving into technical and dress rehearsals for the final performance in term 4
Through clubs and PAWS, students apply their instrumental, vocal, and dramatic learning, collaborate creatively, and gain confidence performing for both school and community audiences.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ offers weekly individual instrumental lessons for students from Year 3 to Year 13. These lessons are delivered by specialist instrumental teachers during curriculum time on a rotating timetable to minimise disruption to students’ learning.
Instrumental lessons offered (2025–26)
Violin – Mr Sabin Munikar
Piano – Mr Krishna Neupane
Drums – Mr Bhushan Amatya
Guitar – Mr Niraj Tamang
Vocals – Ms Simma Rai
Lesson Structure
Duration: 25 minutes per week
Timetable: Rotated and published weekly
Cost: Free for all Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ students
For more information or to sign up, please contact Mr Krishna Neupane Lead Instrumental Music Specialist at kneupane@tbs.edu.np
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Kathmandu is proud to be the LCM Examination Centre for Nepal.
Exam Format: We now follow LCM Recorded Digital Exams, allowing students to sit for exams at any point in the year once they are fully prepared, rather than being restricted to fixed dates.
Levels Offered: Step 1 exams through Grade 8, as well as Diplomas in Performance and Music, which are available as alternative pathways in Sixth Form.
Access: Exams are open to all Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ students and the wider community.
For further information, please contact kneupane@tbs.edu.npÌý.
