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REGISTRATION DAY & ENROLMENT DETAILS - (Term 3 commences 21 July 08)
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC (30 minutes) Fridays 12.50pm to 1.20pm Group Tuition (maximum 3). 5 to 7 years of age This is a specialised one to two term music course for young children that will introduce them to some of the basics in music before beginning to learn a specific musical instrument. The course covers the introduction of sounds, tempo, counting, types of music notes, musical alphabet, ta-te system, rhythmical work using percussion instruments (drums, wooden blocks, castanets, tambourines etc.), identifying where notes are on the piano/keyboard, identifying playing positions on the piano/keyboard, learning to identify some treble notes, playing a simple melody on piano, learning the note values, introduction to basic scales, some musical games and also learning about a variety of musical instruments such as the piano, electronic keyboard, guitar and piano accordion and listening to a variety of styles of music from these instruments. These classes include work pages/booklets to reinforce the work being taught. After one term, a child will be able to play a simple melody (or or more!) on the piano/keyboard, read some treble notes and progress in following terms to expand their musical knowledge by either learning to play recorder, and/or learning to play piano and or electronic keyboard (from 5 years of age). This Introduction to Music class is charged as a "Course Term Fee". BALLET DANCING (minimum 30 minutes) These classes will commence in the future when enough enrolments have been received. 5 - 7 year olds Introducing barre work and steps which will lead to the tuition of ballet routines. Class will also include "Barefoot" dancing. Group lessons are charged as a "Course Fee". Prior notification of absence may allow an alternative arrangements to be made at the discretion of the tutor. JUNIOR TAP DANCING (minimum 30 minutes) These classes will commence in the future when enough enrolments have been received. 5 - 7 year olds This class will will introduce pupils to the basic components of tap through barre work and centre components/steps to all types of fun music. It will also provide dancers with new steps and styles including American Tap and rhythms including slow, medium and fast (buck) tempos. Pupils will be able to progress to advanced levels catering for all styles including Celtic Tap, Latin Tap, Waltz Tap plus much more! Where necessary, the tutor may need to amalgamate groups or divide groups to suit the level of the pupils. A boys' tap class may be set up pending numbers, but may initially be required to attend a mixed gender class. Group lessons are charged as a "Course Fee". Prior notification of absence may allow an alternative arrangements to be made at the discretion of the tutor.
Group vacancies available on Sundays 6.30pm - 7.00pm Other days available. Individual or Group lessons (Maximum 5). 5 to 7 year olds Pupils will learn to read treble and bass notes, chords, scales and various accompaniment styles and rhythm patterns, programming (midi/sequencer). Initially the Bastien Books will be used as part of the overall progressive learning along with the integration of other books and weekly handouts. Pupils will progress to be able to adapt to piano playing if they so wish (either modern style and/or classical), or choose to learn more with regard to chords and accompaniments that the keyboard has to offer, thus using the Kenneth Baker keyboard books in conjunction with the Bastien books. Utilisation of sequencer recordings will also be taught when pupils attain a certain level of performance. Where necessary, the tutor may need to amalgamate groups or divide groups to suit the level of the pupils as pupils become more advanced. Group lessons are charged as "Course Fee". Prior notification of absence may allow an alternative arrangements to be made at the discretion of the tutor. Individual lessons are charged in 5 lesson intervals. 48 hour prior notice of absence is required or lesson will be charged.
Tues 3.20-4pm; Fri 3.30-4.10pm (Other times avail) Group lessons for 5 to 10 year olds This class incorporates a mix of tap dancing and jazz dancing to cater for those wishing to learn both styles of dance during one attendance. The introduction to singing of songs and drama will also be included on a very small scale. The classes run for 40 minutes. Where necessary, the tutor may need to amalgamate groups or divide groups to suit the level of the pupils as pupils become more advanced. Group lessons are charged as "Course Fee". Prior notification of absence may allow an alternative arrangements to be made at the discretion of the tutor. |
