Groups

‘Springers’ foundation course

The right start to create and maintain a lifelong love of music! Our KS1 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, 9-9.45
Year 1	Mini-Springers	Saturday, 9-9.45
Year 2	Springers Singers	Saturday, 9-9.45
Year 2	Springers 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. The Symphony Orchestra is the pinnacle of orchestral achievement, representing the CMA in competitions. They have performed three times in the Schools Proms.

Standard	Orchestras	Day/Time
Beg-Grade 1	String Stars	Saturday, 9-10
Grade 2-3	Stringchronise	Saturday, 9-10
Grade 4-5	Sinfonia	Saturday, 9-10.15
Grade 7+	Symphony Orchestra	Friday, 6.15-7.45
Grade 6-8+	String Orchestra	Friday, 5-6

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 4-5	Academy Wind Band	Friday 6.15-7.30
Grade 6-7	Symphonic Wind Band	Friday, 8-9.30
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, whatever floats your Show-Boat, nurture your inner-star!

Age	Group	Day/Time
Year 5-8	Showstoppers	Tuesday, 5-6
Year 9-13	MT Voices	Tuesday, 4.45-5.45

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, 4.45-6

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	Springers Recorders	Saturday, 10-10.45
Beginners/Improvers Y3-5	Recorder Racers	Saturday, 10-10.45
Elementary	Junior Recorders	Saturday, 10.15-11
Intermediate	Recorder Ensemble	Friday, 5.30-6.15

Percussion

Standard	Group	Day/Time
Year 5-8	Percussion Pioneers	Friday, 5.45-6.30

Theory and Musicianship

Highly recommended for our Find Your Forte students, Music Explorers teaches children the theory they need to understand music through fun and engaging musical games. For students preparing for ABRSM exams, grade 5 theory is a requirement for grade 6 and above.

Standard	Group	Day/Time
Year 3-6	Music Explorers	Saturday, 10-10.45
Grade 4-5	Theory Warriors	Saturday, 10.15-11