HAVERING MUSIC SCHOOL

HAVERING MUSIC SCHOOL SATURDAY MUSIC CENTRE INFORMATION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Havering Music School: About Us 4 Havering Music School: Saturday Music Centre 5 Membership 5 WMC/SMC membership: Buy one get one free 6 Instruments taught 7 List of ensembles 7 Infant department 8 Infant membership 9 Saturday Music Centre: General Information 10 Concerts 10 Examinations 10 Safety 10 Loan of Instruments 10 VAT-Free purchase 11 Tuck Shop 11 Fees 11 Termination of Lessons 11 Who s Who and How to Contact Us 12 List of Price Bands 14 Applying for Saturday Music School 14 2

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HAVERING MUSIC SCHOOL: ABOUT US Havering Music School is the LEA Music Service for this borough and we are responsible for providing instrumental tuition to the majority of schools in Havering. We have a team of over 60 teachers and there are currently over 3,500 pupils learning to play instruments with HMS. As well as the tuition in school time that we are involved in every day, we also offer an exciting range of out of school hours activities. This includes lessons, a chance to play with other musicians in an ensemble and opportunities to perform in our many concerts. Applications for Saturday Music Centre and Weekday Music Centre and evening Borough-Wide activities are welcome from pupils of any age or standard attending any of our schools. Places may also be available to pupils from other areas. Remissions criteria are set in line with the LEA policy. 4

HAVERING MUSIC SCHOOL: SATURDAY MUSIC CENTRE Venue: Dates: Times: Havering Sixth Form College, Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch Each Saturday of term 9.00am 12.30pm The aim of Saturday Music Centre (SMC) is to enable each pupil to strive for the highest standard of musicianship in a happy and structured environment. Pupils attending SMC have their own individual timetable. SATURDAY MUSIC CENTRE MEMBERSHIP There are several types of membership available; Registered Membership, Full Membership or Associate Membership. There is also a special category for Infant Membership. Please see page 14 for full price list. Membership Type 1: Registration Membership Price band A Registration Membership includes access to: General/ Practical Musicianship classes: the aim is to develop a thorough understanding of music theory by employing practical teaching methods. Classes are graded, including a fast-track Grade 5 Theory class leading to a qualification in Associated Board Grade 5 Theory. Pupils will be expected to complete a small amount of homework each week. Aural training classes available for examination candidates who are entered at the Saturday Music Centre sessions Higher-grade candidates can also attend Advanced Aural Classes and the Composition/Improvisation Class that supports GCSE and AS Level Music work. Ensembles as detailed on page 7 Entry into any ensemble is by teacher recommendation as appropriate. 5

Membership Type 2: Full Membership Price band B/C/E + A Full Membership includes: Instrumental lessons on one or more instruments. See List of Instruments taught on page 7 for details (keyboard/piano may be taken as a second instrument option only).* Admission to the Registration Membership package (see above)) * if you wish to take instrumental lessons at SMC you must also book Registration Membership and take part in the appropriate programme of activities. Associate Membership includes: Membership Type 3: Associate Membership Price band F/G Access to one of the SMC ensembles as detailed on page 7, subject to availability of places WMC/SMC MEMBERSHIP: BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Any SMC or WMC member is entitled to attend any other WMC or SMC ensemble as an additional activity, free of charge. Parents/Carers must first telephone the Music Centre to check availability of places, as there are waiting lists for some groups. 6

LIST OF INSTRUMENTS TAUGHT The following instrumental lessons are available in 30 minute individual or shared group of 2 formats, subject to availability: BRASS STRINGS WOODWIND Trumpet Violin Flute Cornet Viola Oboe French Horn Cello Clarinet Tenor Horn Double Bass Saxophone Trombone Classical Guitar Bassoon Baritone/Euphonium Rock Guitar Recorder Tuba Bass Guitar Fife LIST OF SMC ENSEMBLES Choral Infant Choir for children in Year 1 to Year 2; Junior Choir for children in Year 3 to Year 6; Senior Choir for pupils in Year 7 to Year 13. Chamber Choir for Pupils in Year 7 to Year 13, (by audition). Wind Bands String Ensembles Wind Ensembles Percussion Ensembles Junior, Intermediate and Senior Wind Bands; Stage Band Vivace Strings; Junior and Senior Strings; Chamber Orchestra; Cello Group; String Quartet; Junior and Senior Guitar Ensembles; Junior, Intermediate and Senior Recorder Ensembles; Clarinet Choir; Flute Choirs (A and B); Brass Ensemble; Saxophone Ensemble Junior, Intermediate and Senior Percussion Ensembles. 7

SATURDAY MUSIC CENTRE INFANT DEPARTMENT A shorter morning of activities specially designed for infants is available, beginning with the Infant Music Kindergarten for Reception age children, which progresses through to Infant Musicians Full Membership. Activities for our youngest pupils are built around: Singing both unaccompanied and accompanied. Moving to music beginning with free, expressive movement, gradually moving towards the more precise movement of singing games, dance and moving in response to the beat. Development of rhythmic skills feeling the pulse through the games, stepping to the beat, stamping accent, clapping beat, rhythm patterns and echo-clapping patterns. Children will be encouraged to invent their own rhythm patterns, clap and play rhythm ostinati to familiar songs. Understanding opposites in music e.g. pitch, high/low; pace, fast/slow; dynamics, loud/soft; duration, long/short sounds; texture, one sound/several sounds. Development of aural skills and musical memory the ability to listen to music and to echo what has been heard. Development of listening skills in a happy disciplined environment. Beginning musical literacy an approach that has been specially developed for the world of the young child. 8

Two types of Infant Membership are available: Infant Membership Type 1: Music Kindergarten Membership Price Band I Music Kindergarten Membership includes: Access to the Music Kindergarten Class for Reception age children only. This consists of a 30-minute basic music skills class. September entry only. At the end of the Kindergarten academic year children move automatically into the Infant Musician Year 1 Class. In order to continue with the programme of activities for Infants, they may opt to take advantage of Full Infant Membership, which includes Infant Choir and tuition on an instrument subject to availability. At the end of Year 1 children automatically move to the Infant Musician Year 2 Class, and continue with Infant Choir and instrumental tuition. Infant Full Membership includes: Infant Membership Type 2: Infant Full Membership Price Band J+K Infant Registration Membership which includes Infant Musicianship Classes and Infant choir Infant shared group of four instrumental lesson. NB: if you wish to take instrumental lessons at SMC you must also book Registration Membership and take part in the appropriate programme of activities. Places for Infant Membership are limited and are subject to availability and waiting lists 9

SATURDAY MUSIC SCHOOL: GENERAL INFORMATION CONCERTS Concerts are normally held twice a year and are seen as an important part of the Saturday Music Centre s work. The Christmas Concerts take place in the Theatre of the Sixth Form College on the morning of the last Saturday of the Autumn term. The Queen s Theatre is the venue for the Mid-Summer Concerts. All pupils are expected to take part. EXAMINATIONS Saturday Music Centre examinations take place at the end of each term. Associated Board examinations are normally in the week before the last session of each term. Trinity College examinations are taken at the Music Centre during the final week of the term. Entry forms must be completed and signed by the relevant tutor and a parent/carer, and must be returned to the Music School by the advertised closing date with a cheque for the correct amount (payable to London Borough of Havering ). Candidates requiring an accompanist will have two rehearsals arranged prior to their examination. The accompanist fee must be paid on entry. SAFETY It is most important that all pupils and parents adhere to the safety rules as set out. This includes pupils signing in and out every week if they are staying on site, and wearing a Havering Music School wristband. The signing in register is displayed alphabetically on the notice board in the foyer of the Sixth Form College. If there is a building evacuation, pupils should go to the member of staff displaying their surname initial to have their name checked. The muster area is the Car Park at the side of the Main Building of the College at the Upminster Road end. Fire drills will take place during the academic year. LOAN OF INSTRUMENTS There is a limited supply of Saturday Music Centre and Borough instruments available for short term hire. These are only available to pupils who are having instrumental lessons on that instrument with a Havering Music School teacher as part of our provision. Parent/carers will be required to complete a loan form to be kept at the Music Centre. Please note, parent/carers are responsible for the safekeeping of instruments and insurance against loss or damage should be taken out. 10

VAT-FREE PURCHASE Instruments may be purchased through our VAT free scheme, subject to criteria. Please enquire at the Music School if you are interested in this. TUCK SHOP Parents run a tuck shop voluntarily as part of the Friends of Havering Music School. Parents are encouraged to sign-up as a volunteer by completing the forms issued with invoices each term. There is an official break from 10.25am to 10.35am when refreshments can be purchased and consumed. The tuck shop is very much valued as an integral part of SMC life, especially as it helps to provide vital equipment every year from the small profits made. FEES Fees must be paid in advance and a pre-paid, self-addressed envelope must be sent if a receipt is required. Invoices for subsequent terms are posted at the end of each term. Please note that fees must not be sent until a place is offered and accepted. TERMINATION OF LESSONS If a pupil wishes to leave Saturday Music Centre, written notice must be given by the week before half term. (See Term s and Conditions as stated on the issued invoice.) This should be addressed to The Principal and marked For the Attention of Mrs A Oddy ; address as above. Failure to give adequate notice will result in the requirement to pay a termination penalty (normally equal to one third of the total fees due). Pupils will be expected to complete the term s lessons. However, if they leave mid-term, those fees will be forfeited. 11

WHO S WHO AND HOW TO CONTACT US HAVERING MUSIC SCHOOL The Walk, Hornchurch, RM11 3TL Telephone: 01708 450313 Fax: 01708 458728 E-mail: musicschool@havering.gov.uk Principal of Havering Music School: Mrs. Isobel Liebman isobel.liebman@havering.gov.uk Head of Saturday Music Centre (SMC): Mrs. Alix Oddy alix.oddy@havering.gov.uk Head of Weekday Music Centre (WMC): Mr. Paul Harris paul.harris@havering.gov.uk Senior Music Tutor: Mr. Phil Thorne philip.thorne@havering.gov.uk Deputy Principal: Mrs. Karen Tweddle karen.tweddle@havering.gov.uk Head of Performance Studies: Mr. Andrew Smith andrew.smith@havering.gov.uk 12

Co-ordinator (Training & Events): Mrs. Elaina Player elaina.player@havering.gov.uk Co-ordinator (Early years, Strings and Events): Miss. Sue Norris sue.norris@havering.gov.uk Senior Office Administrator: All school or teaching staff issues Mrs. Ellen Jones ellen.jones@havering.gov.uk Instrument hire & WMC Administrator: Miss. Steph Amos stephanie.amos@havering.gov.uk Concerts & Exams Administrator: Ms. Jackie Graham jackie.graham@havering.gov.uk Finance & SMC Administrator: Miss. Sarah Whitbread sarah.whitbread@havering.gov.uk 13

LIST OF PRICE BANDS PRICE BAND SATURDAY MUSIC CENTRE COSTS 2009/10 (32 SESSIONS PER YEAR inc. 2 concerts) A TERMLY REGISTRATION FEE 84.40 B INDIVIDUAL LESSON (30 mins) 130.90 C GROUP of 2 LESSON (30 mins) 91.80 D GROUP of 3 LESSON (30 mins) 61.30 E KEYBOARD CLASS (Group of 4) (30 mins) 46.30 F ASSOCIATE ENSEMBLE MEMBERSHIP 37.70 (SECONDARY AGE) G ASSOCIATE ENSEMBLE MEMBERSHIP 18.90 (PRIMARY AGE) I MUSIC KINDERGARTEN 37.70 J YOUNG MUSICIANS REGISTRATION FEE 48.50 K YOUNG MUSICIANS INSTRUMENTAL CLASS 46.30 (Group of 4) P INSTRUMENT HIRE per annum (three terms for the price of two) paid in advance; no refunds 26.50 APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP OF SATURDAY MUSIC CENTRE To apply for membership of Havering Music School Saturday Music Centre, please complete an application form (FM1 or FM2 as appropriate), sign it and send to Mrs. Alix Oddy at Havering Music School (See Section E for contact details). The Music Centre must confirm your place before membership is official. Once your child has been accepted, please inform us if there are any changes to your personal details. You may also telephone the Music Centre on Fridays between 2pm and 4pm to discuss membership with Mrs. Alix Oddy (Head of SMC) or Miss. Sarah Whitbread (SMC Administrator), prior to making an application. Please do not send any money with this form. Payment details will be sent later. Applicants unable to gain a place immediately will be placed on a waiting list, but will only be contacted when a place becomes available. If you would like confirmation that your application has been received, please attach a stamped selfaddressed envelope. 14

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