We are delighted to announce our Summer Music Courses for 2023.
 

 

 

Please note places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Closing date for applications: Saturday 1st July 2023

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Please find below information on all courses and who they are suited to.

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Our new KS1 course is designed to introduce KS1 children to music through some exciting and engaging musical activities. The activities will include musical games, fun songs and the chance to perform together using a range of percussion instruments. The children will also have a creative music session with an opportunity to hear live instruments. We hope that your children will learn lots of new musical skills, which build and develop the foundations for learning instruments. 

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Entry requirements: No previous experience is necessary. For children in school years 1 and 2. 

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Session 1 for children in Year 1 only: 9:45am - 11:45am 

(Please note applicants must be in Year 1 at the time of application).

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Session 2  for children in Year 2 only: 12:45pm - 2:45pm 

(Please note applicants must be in Year 2 at the time of application).

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Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Numbers will be limited so please apply early to avoid disappointment. 

 

Cost: £5 for a session

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Beginners Course 9:30am – 10:30am: 

This session will offer you the chance to work with an online Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). You will learn how to create music electronically using loops and how to find and import loops to match sounds and styles.

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Entry requirements: No previous experience necessary. For pupils in school years 5 to 13 inclusive (age 9-18). You will need a laptop or desktop computer for this course. 

 

Intermediate Course 10:45am – 11:45am: This course will explore creating sounds from everyday objects and how we can use them to create a unique piece of music using a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).  Students will be given a selection of sounds to choose from and will get the opportunity to create a short unique composition using their chosen sounds. 

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Entry Requirements: For pupils in school years 5 to 13 inclusive (age 9-18) who have had some experience using BandLab. You will need a laptop or desktop computer for this course. 

 

Cost: FREE

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This one-day course gives opportunities to take part in a range of fun musical activities, such as bucket drumming, playing boom whackers, singing, body percussion and being part of a band. 

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Entry requirements:  For those with no musical experience through to those who are learning an instrument and are at beginner to grade 1 standard. For pupils in school years 3 to 9 (age 7-14). 

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Bring your own instrument if you are learning one.

All instruments welcome. 

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Cost: £5

 

 

 

 

Our 3-day Summer Instrumental Course will include opportunities for playing in small instrumental groups and a large ensemble. Fun musicianship games and activities will also be included. All instruments welcome. 

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Concert for Friends and Family: Wednesday 26th July 2.30pm: 

(estimated finish time approx. 3.15pm). 

This is a free, non-ticketed concert. 

*Please note there will be an opportunity to donate on the day should you wish.

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Participants must attend all three days.

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Entry requirements: 

For those that are grade 2 through to grade 8 standard.

This is a suggested standard for the course, you do not need to have taken the exam. For pupils in school years 4 to 13 (age 8-18).

 

Bring your own instrument. All instruments welcome. 

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Cost: £15.00 

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