WHAT IS MUSIC MAKERS?
Music Makers is a Foundation Course for Year 1 children. Music Makers prepares pupils for learning an instrument by helping to develop fundamental musicianship skills.
Children are taught in small groups (usually no more than 12 pupils) where they acquire an understanding of basic music concepts in a practical way. Music Makers helps children develop their aural skills, singing accuracy, notation reading and they cement these skills using pitched and unpitched percussion instruments.
Most importantly the children have fun, open their musical ears, develop social skills, self-confidence and an enthusiasm for performing and for learning about music. They also begin to develop early ensemble skills through learning alongside their friends.
Since Music Makers began we have seen a marked increase both in the number of children who subsequently start instrumental tuition, and in the progress they make. The majority of children involved in Music Makers go on to take up an instrument in Year 2.
NEW for AUTUMN 2011: MUSIC MAKERS at the SATURDAY CENTRE. PLACES AVAILABLE. Find out more
WHERE ARE LESSONS AVAILABLE?
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Music Makers |
Archdeacon Cambridge Primary School |
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Hampton Infant School |
| | Holy Trinity CE Primary |
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Marshgate Primary School |
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Nelson Primary School |
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Orleans Infant School |
| | Russell Primary School |
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Sacred Heart Primary School |
| NEW for AUT 2011 | Saturday Centre classes |
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Sheen Mount Primary School |
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Stanley Primary School |
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St Mary Magdalenes Primary School |
| | St Marys and St Peters |
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Trafalgar Infant School |
We hope to be able to offer this provision to as many schools as possible throughout the borough. If you think your school might be interested please inform us and we will liaise with your school’s Music Coordinator.
COST
The fee for Music Makers is £68 a term (10 sessions). 70% remission of fees is available to those in receipt of certain benefits- go to Fees/Remission Scheme for further details.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Online or collect an application form from your school office. Contact Us for further information.