‘Springers’ foundation course
The right start to create and maintain a lifelong love of music! The Springers music foundation course involves singing, percussion and recorder in broad ranging introduction to music intended to give young children the basic skills that will enable them to learn an instrument quickly and musically.
| Age | Class | Day/Time |
| Pre-school | Nano-Springers | Saturday, 10-10.30 |
| Reception | Micro-Springers | Saturday, 9.10-9.45 |
| Year 1 | Mini-Springers | Saturday, 9-9.45 |
| Year 2 | Springers Singers | Saturday, 9-9.45 |
| Year 2 | Springboard Recorders | Saturday, 10-10.45 |
Orchestras
From the earliest days to the peak of perfection, CMA orchestras offer progression and accomplishment. The youngest groups are supported and encouraged by adult and senior student mentors. Symphony Orchestra is the pinnacle of orchestral achievement, representing the CMA in competitions. They have performed four times in the Music For Youth Schools Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.
| Standard | Orchestras | Day/Time |
| Beg-Grade 1 | String Stars | Saturday, 9-10 |
| Grade 2-3 | Stringchronise | Saturday, 9-10 |
| Grade 4-6 | Sinfonia | Saturday, 9-10.15 |
| Grade 7+ | Symphony Orchestra | Friday, 5.45-7.45 (strings) 6.15-7.45 (woodwind/brass/perc.) |
Choirs
No child needs an instrument to make music! Choral singing is the first step to developing the all-round musician. We at the CMA believe that all students can and should sing, developing a sense of pitch, rhythm and phrasing through fun action songs in the early stages through to complex and challenging choral singing of the highest standard.
| School Year | Choir | Day/Time |
| Year 3 | Springboard Choir | Saturday, 11-11.45 |
| Year 4-5 | Vocalise | Saturday, 11-12 |
| Year 6-8 | Vocus | Friday, 4.45-5.45 |
| Year 9-13 | Youth Choir | Saturday, 10.30-12 |
Bands
Buzzing with dynamism, the earliest bands encourage young players to grow in confidence in an atmosphere of enthusiastic support. The concert band is the flag-ship band of the CMA, consistently achieving Platinum awards in National Concert Band Festivals.
| Standard | Group | Day/Time |
| Beg-Grade 1 | Blast Off! | Friday 5.45-6.30 |
| Grade 2-3 | Supersonic! | Friday 6.15-7.15 |
| Grade 4-6 | Academy Wind Band | Friday 6.15-7.30 |
| Grade 7+ | Concert Band | Friday, 8-9.30 |
Jazz
| Standard | Group | Day/Time |
| Grade 3-5 | Jazz Band | Tuesday, 6.15-7.15 |
| Grade 6-8+ | Big Band | Tuesday, 7.30-8.30 |
Musical Theatre
Learn to sing your favourite musical theatre numbers from professionals who understand safe vocal production and development. Whether you want a part in the school musical or just to sing in the shower, nurture your inner-star!
| Age | Group | Day/Time |
| Year 5-8 | Showstoppers | Tuesday, 5-6 |
| Year 9-13 | MT Voices | Tuesday, 6-7 |
Rock & Pop
Come alone or with friends – we’ll help you to build your band and develop the songs you want to perform. Vocals – Guitar – Bass Guitar – Keyboards – Drums all welcome!
| Age | Group | Day/Time |
| Year 6-13 | Rock & Pop | Tuesday, 5-6 |
Recorders
A precursor to learning a woodwind instrument? Recorder playing can be so much more. CMA recorder groups continue right through, exposing young players to fabulous early music repertoire and modern chamber music.
| Standard | Group | Day/Time |
| Beginners y2-5 | Springboard Recorders | Saturday, 10-10.45 |
| Improvers y3-6 | Recorder Racers | Saturday, 10-10.45 |
| Elementary | Junior Recorders | Saturday, 10.15-11 |
| Intermediate | Recorder Ensemble | Friday, 5.30-6.15 |
Theory and Musicianship
Highly recommended for Find Your Forte students, Music Explorers teaches music foundation through song, instrumental playing, listening, responding, collaborating, creative projects and music theory concepts.
Theory builders takes a deeper look at music theory for those who have mastered the basics, through a creative and fun programme of activities.
For students preparing for ABRSM exams, grade 5 theory is a requirement for grade 6 and above. Theory warriors provides focussed thematic teaching. We estimate that it will take 2 terms for children accepted into the class to cover all the material needed to take the exam.
Please see the syllabus for more details.
| Standard | Group | Day/Time |
| Year 3-6 | Music Explorers | Saturday, 10-10.45 |
| Grade 1-3, year 4+ | Theory Builders | Saturday, 10-10.45 |
| Grade 4-5 | Theory Warriors (£75 per term) | Saturday, 10.15-11 |