
Queen Mary's Grammar School Walsall
Music Department

Director Of Music - Mark Vause BA Hons PGCE LRSM
Mr Vause has been teaching for over 27 years. He joined QMGS in 2012. He is an Advanced Skills music teacher (AST) and specialist leader in education (SLE). He also has a Diploma (LRSM) in conducting. His main instruments are cornet/trumpet and piano although spends more time now conducting and arranging music for youth bands. He has over 50 pieces published with Kirklees Music. He is currently Musical Director of the City Of Lichfield Concert Band, a position he's had for 12 years.
Instrumental Teaching Staff QMGS
Trumpet/Baritone Mr Nick Dewhurst BMus (Hons)
Trombone Miss Helen Miller BA (Hons)
Clarinet Mrs Carol Terry BA (Hons)
Clarinet Mrs Sam Tranchant BSc (Hons) PGCE
Saxophone Mr Ben Smith BA (Hons)
Guitar Mr Paul Owen
Guitar Mr Rob James ALCM Dip RSL
Drum Kit Mr Matt Firkins BMus (Hons) MMus
Strings Mr Fidler BA (Hons) MMus
Piano/Keyboard Mr Darryll Prew BA (Hons) PGCE