Develop the confidence to create and set ideas in melodic and lyrical form to harmony. Where does inspiration come from? How do you shape the raw material? How do you arrange the elements of song for best effect? No experience of song writing necessary, just a willingness to participate, collaborate and join in the fun. We use whatever instrumentation there is to hand, and whatever the group can bring.
For children ages 8+ A fun choir singing a mixture of songs, mostly in unison with some simple harmonies. It’s all about about getting kids used to singing with others, getting rid of inhibitions, and making a great sound. Every session starts with some warming up and vocal exercises.
The Junior Concert Band is for any young musician who has been playing their instrument for a short while, has learnt a few notes and basic technique but would like their first opportunity to to play in a group.
Playing with others is a fantastic way to learn essential ensemble skills, such as timing, playing in tune, dynamics (balance of volume) and working together to make a good quality sound.
This course is for more advanced students - 11+ age group / Grade 5 standard
Those students that follow the course through will be able to progress all the way to Grade 8 Theory which is accepted by all the major music colleges as an alternative to Music A Level.
