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
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 Schools Proms.
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, 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 4-6
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, 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 y2-5
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
Percussion
A great opportunity for you to experience the world of percussion. Tired of playing alone? Pianists and drummers are invited to play vibrant, interesting music together on exciting percussion instruments including xylophone, vibraphone and marimba.
Standard
Group
Day/Time
Year 5-8
Percussion Pioneers
Friday, 5.45-6.30
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.
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, 10-10.45
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