Saturday Music Centre

The aim of the Centre is to complement and enhance the teaching of music, dance and drama, in Solihull by creating opportunities for instrumentalists and singers to take part in a variety of ensembles, according to their ability.

 

The opportunity to study the theory of music in a structured class environment is also offered, and a flexible timetable allows each individual student to make best use of his / her time.

The Centre operates on each Saturday during term time from 8.50am until 12.15pm at the Solihull Music Service.

Classes at present on offer include:

• clarinet choir - explore musical performance in the exiting context of a single-reed group.
• voom - the orchestra is for all instrumentalists who want to play popular music of this genre.
• steel pans - every steel pan class is carnival time. Join this group and party to the sounds of Jamaica.
• World Music - learn about music form all over the world in this exciting group. 
• drama - develop your acting skills through role play, improvisation and script reading.
  
• dance - to compliment the musical and drama groups and develop the Performing Arts on offer at S.M.C.
• recorder group- S.M.C. offers the opportunity to all recorder players from beginners to advanced to play the latest music for recorders.
• string groups - develop your ensemble playing with some 'GROOVY' tunes.
• SMC Jazz Band - is a traditional Swing Band playing the latest Big Band Charts.
• theory - theory classes cater for all levels of ability form grade 1 to 8 Associated Board tuition.
• smc voices - explore your voice in this cool choir.
• keyboards - S.M.C. now offers the opportunity to all keyboard players from beginners to advanced to develop their skills and play in a Keyboard Orchestra.
• rock & pop - S.M.C.'s rock & pop department offers the opportunity for guitarists to learn to play chord patterns and develop these skills in the context of a group playing their favourite songs. Rock & Pop groups are encouraged to develop their own material with guidance from experienced musicians. There are regular opportunities to perform the repertoire they have rehearsed to a receptive audience.

No audition is required players, with advice from the teacher, decide which group or groups they wish to join.

Note: These may change in response to demand from pupils. The Centre is open to all who are to benefit from the activities available and no audition is normally necessary. Students are encouraged to attend for the full morning (4 sessions).

The Centre is open to all who are to benefit from the activities available and no audition is normally necessary. Students are encouraged to attend for the full morning (5 sessions), although special rates are available for part sessions.

 

Fees

• £14.10 - 1 Session
• £28.20 - 2 Sessions
• £42.30 –3 Sessions
• £56.40 - 4 Sessions

These fees are per term (not per week) and bills are sent out a term in arrears, so parents do not need to bring any money to Solihull Music Centre - students can just sign up and play!!

See the Saturday Music Centre session timetable under attachments on the right of this page.

Please complete the online application form. Either submit by clicking the send button, print and return it to the:

Head of SMC:
Richard Jones at the Solihull Music Service
C/O Lyndon School
Daylesford Road
Solihull
B92 8EJ

or bring completed form to your first session.