The Junior course is suitable for children with no previous musical experience as well as those who are already learning to play an instrument. A mixture of singing, recorder playing and group instrumental work will help to develop aural, melodic and rhythmic skills. Music reading abilities will be developed during the week as well as experience in following a conductor in both vocal and instrumental rehearsals. Children who have not yet started learning an instrument will be able to join in all the instrumental rehearsals on recorder, which we will provide.
Each day a different family of instruments will visit from the Senior Course, giving the children a chance to see, hear and learn about the instruments of the orchestra (please note that we are unable to give individual instrument trials during the week). The emphasis is very much on fun, with music related games and activities helping to stimulate an interest in music making. There will be a concert featuring some of the week’s songs and instrumental pieces at 3pm on the final day.
With the emphasis very much on fun, skills developed throughout the course include music reading abilities, aural, pitch and rhythm awareness, music theory and performing arts skills. Children who have not yet started learning an instrument will be able to join in all the instrumental rehearsals on recorders, which we will provide for them. Each day a different family of instruments will visit from the Senior course, giving the children a chance to learn about and hear all the instruments of the orchestra.
The Intermediate course is not suitable for drum kit players, however they are very welcome to attend on recorder, which we can provide. Please note that we are unable to provide individual instrument trials during the week.