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New from September 2018Saturday Mornings

from 9:00-12:00, term-time only

Saturday Morning Music Centre

Timetable & Information

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Information about the Groups and EnsemblesIn order to join Music Centre, children must be having lessons on an instrument, either in a 'Learn to Play' group , a teacher from the Bedford Music Co-op or another qualified private instrumental teacher. There are 4 progressive stages of Saturday Morning Music Centre that aim to offer a pathway to our students. These are:

• Early Years• On Your Marks (Stage 1)• Get Set (Stage 2)• Go! (Stage 3)

Students may join any of these stages depending on their age, experience or ability on an instrument. If they play more than one instrument they may be able to choose groups and ensembles from across the stages. Open Groups are open to all levels of students learning an instrument.

In addition there is a Rock School & Music Technology pathway which can either be standalone or, again, part of a wider pathway. If in doubt about which is best for your child please contact us at:

[email protected]

Early Years

1st Steps in Music Description: Using musical instruments and the voice, the session uses songs, games and activities that develop a firm foundation of musical skills in our youngest musicians in a fun and relaxed way.

Ages: This group is aimed at children between the ages of 3-4.

Standard: Complete beginners, no previous musical experience required.

Next Steps in Music Description: Develops musical understanding from 1st Steps in Music.

Ages: This group is aimed at children between the ages of 5-6.

Standard: Complete beginners, no previous musical experience required.

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Music for Bedford Borough

On Your Marks - Stage 1

Learn to Play (Stage 1)Description: A year-long instrumental programme aimed at learning the basics of playing. Progression to stage 2 is based on successful completion of Stage 1.

Ages: Generally from the ages of 7 onwards.

Standard: For complete beginners, either of pupils that have completed a whole-term’s instrumental programme at school and/or have an interest in learning to play a musical instrument.

In addition to the Learn to Play Group, Stage 1 membership includes the opportunity to join the following ensembles:• Choir (Stage 1)• Open Percussion and Open Band• Open Recorders• Musicianship 1 (pre-grade 1 theory and general musicianship)

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Get Set - Stage 2

Learn to Play (Stage 2)Description: A year-long instrumental programme building on STAGE 1. Progression to JUNIOR membership is based on successful completion of Stage 2. This would be about grade 1 standard.

Ages: Generally from the ages of 8 or 9 onwards, depending on previous experience.

Standard: For those who have successfully completed STAGE 1 and/or are having individual or small group lessons outside of SMMC and are working towards Grade 1.

In addition to the Learn to Play Group, Stage 2 membership includes the opportunity to join the following ensembles and groups:• Choir Stage 1 or Junior Choir• Open Percussion and Open Band• Open Recorders• Musicianship 2 (Grade 1 standard in theory and general musicianship)

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Go! Stage 3Description: For students that have successfully completed Stage 2 and/or are at grade 1 standard or higher. Ensemble sessions are slightly longer in length than at earlier stages. Each ensemble will cover a range of genres including classical, pop and jazz.

Ages: N/A

Standard: Grade 1 or higher.

Junior membership includes the opportunity to join the following ensembles and groups:• Choir Stage 1 or Junior Choir• Open Percussion and Open Band • Musicianship 2 (Grade 1 standard in theory and general musicianship)

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Rock School & Music Technology

Introduction to Music Technology Description: Using I-pads and software such as ‘Garageband’ students will explore the potential of technology.

Ages: This group is aimed at students 7+.

Standard: Complete beginners to technology.

Composing with ITDescription: Develops ideas from ‘Introduction to Music Technology’.

Ages: N/A depends on previous experience.

Standard: The student will be able to find their way independently around an I-pad.

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Rock SchoolDescription: For students of electric guitar, bass guitar, drum kit, keyboard and vocals.

Ages: N/A depends on standard of playing.

Standard: Students will already have progressed from STAGE 2 and/or be having individual lessons at school (for vocal students there may be an audition).

Rock School membership includes the opportunity to join the following ensembles and groups:• Choir Stage 1 or Junior Choir• Open Percussion and Open Band stages 1 and 2• Musicianship 2 (Grade 1 standard in theory and general musicianship)

Endangered SpeciesFrom time to time various projects will be run to encourage the learning of ‘endangered’ instruments such as French horn, tuba, and bassoon.

Details will be advertised prior to projects commencing.

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General Music Centre Expectations and Information• The main aim of Saturday Morning Music Centre is

for students to learn a musical instrument, have fun and make friends. They are encouraged and supported in making progress.

• Students can be a member of groups and ensembles across different stages if they meet the necessary requirements.

• Membership at each stage and for each ensemble and group is generally for a full school year unless the teacher feels that a student is ready to progress during that time. The teacher would make a recommendation to the Music Centre Manager who has the final say in any move. Parents would be kept informed. This is in order to ensure students are ready to move and to make sure that ensembles are not disrupted.

• Numbers in ensembles and groups – there is a maximum number for most groups and ensembles to support good learning. These are:• Choir = 30• Learn to Play = 12 • Open Groups = 20• 1st Steps and Next Steps in Music = 15 each • Rock School = 16• Introduction to Music Technology = 20• Composing with IT = 20• Junior Groups and Ensembles = 28

• Parents are expected to stay onsite where the child is 7 years of age or younger. There is a coffee shop run by the Centre User Group which parents are invited to use whilst they wait.

• For ‘Learn to Play’ groups, students will receive a Practise Notebook. Regular practise is expected in order for progress to be made. Parents will be informed if a student is not making the expected progress and we reserve the right to move students to a more appropriate group where this is the case. In extreme circumstances, where students are not making sufficient progress and/or their attitude affects the progress or behaviour of other students, then membership of the Music Centre may be withdrawn.

• The rules at Music Centre are quite simple… Be Ready – Be Safe – Be Respectful. • Be Ready:

• That students bring the correct instrument/s and equipment with them. This may include a music stand, a folder for their music and any accessories.

• Out of respect for their conductor and other ensemble members that they turn up to sessions on time.

• That they do the necessary practice in between Music Centre sessions so that they contribute to the improvement of not only themselves but to other students and the groups to which they belong.

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• That their behaviour in sessions supports good learning for everyone and enables the teacher to teach effectively.

• Be Respectful:• That students listen to their conductor/teacher.• That they turn up on time.• They practise in between Music Centre sessions.• That behaviour is good so that others can learn and enjoy Music Centre.• They are polite to others and to members of staff.• Helping set up and/or pack up a session.

• Be Safe:• That students move around Music Centre safely and with due care and consideration for

themselves and for others.• That they keep to the identified areas in between sessions so that adults are able to

supervise them.• That they report anything they see that is suspicious or potentially harmful to a member

of staff.

A copy of our Behaviour Policy is available upon request in writing to [email protected]

• The ‘User Group’ runs a tuck shop each Saturday and help is always required, even occasional. It sells sweets and healthy alternatives. Please ask for the current pricelist in order to know what money to send in with your child.

• Membership of Music Centre is available as FULL or PART-TIME. • FULL is as many groups as can be fitted in

within the time• PART-TIME up to 2 different groups• Remissions of up to 50% are available,

including a 10% sibling reduction

• For current fees and application form please see our website www.bedford.gov.uk/music.

• Parents are expected to collect their child at the end of their last timetabled session. If a pupil is not picked up on time then the Music Service reserves the right to invoice a parent to cover extra staffing costs. The current fee is £16 per each half hour or part thereof. If parents cannot be contacted within 30 minutes of the end of a student's last session then the Bedford Children Social Care Emergency Team will be contacted.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.bedford.gov.uk/music

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Notes

AS007_18 [email protected] www.bedford.gov.uk

01234 718088

Music for Bedford Borough Bedford Borough Council Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9DT

[email protected]

www.bedford.gov.uk

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