Beginners and Young Children

Music Centre meets every Saturday during term time

Young Music Makers

Tutor: Paul HunterKodaly Kids
Reception to Year 2
10.30 am – 11.45 am

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

Beginner Recorders (Early Days Recorders)

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

  • 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: Davina DonaldsonRhythmB & Bows
For beginners
9.00 am – 10.15 am

  • 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.