Music Centre meets every Saturday during term time

Young Music Makers

Tutor: Paul Hunter
Reception to Year 2
9am – 10.15am

• Responding to music and joining in with others
• Experiencing rhythm, dance and singing games
• Understanding pitch, pulse & rhythm
• Learning reading skills
• Playing simple percussion

Taster Strings

Tutor: Rachel Whawell
9.00am – 9.30am

• The perfect opportunity to come along and try out playing a string instrument! Young players can then move on to Rhythm ‘n Bows (see below) when they’re ready.

Beginner Recorders – Early Days Recorders

Tutor: Paul Hunter
Ages 5 to 10
10.15am – 11.45am

• For beginners to pre-Grade 1 standard
• Sound introduction to recorder technique
• A range of pitch, rhythm and notation activities to develop early reading skills
• Playing in 2 and 3 parts
• Sight reading and singing at pitch encouraged on a weekly basis
• Repertoire is arranged to provide parts and opportunities for all levels
• No previous experience required (children in reception/KS1 are encouraged to complete a year of musicianship training [Kodaly Kids] before joining)

Beginner Strings – Rhythm ‘n’ Bows

Tutor: Rachel Whawell
For beginners
9.30am – 10.15am

• Our very youngest violinists have a chance to develop their technique and musicality in a relaxed but stimulating setting.
• Players learn basic rhythms, open strings and fingerwork to a fun and challenging repertoire.
• Confidence is built from the start.

Training Wind Band

Tutor: Dave Collis
For beginners
10.15am – 11.45am

• Introduction to ensemble playing.
• Developing performing skills.
• Playing a range of musical styles.
• Recent repertoire includes Chariots of Fire, Morning in Moscow, Brass Pop, Pantha Tango.