Children enjoy understanding the intricacies of how music works. As part of our development programme, we offer theoretical and practical ways for our students to explore the wonder of music in a creative environment.
Music Explorers
A ground-breaking general musicianship class for children in year 3-6. Students explore music through a creative and practical approach including song, instrumental playing, listening, responding, collaborating, creative projects and music theory concepts. Children learn how music functions and is put together, with a focus of understanding the music through sound before symbol.
This class is for beginners and non-instrumentalists in year 3+ and is offered at no extra charge for members.
Theory Builders
A deeper look at music theory for those who have mastered the basics, through a creative and fun programme of activities. This class is for children with grade 1-3 on their instrument, in year 4+, and is offered at no extra charge for members.
Theory Warriors
It’s important to ensure that your child’s theory knowledge matches their performance ability level as they progress. The ABRSM requires entrants for grade 6+ instrumental and singing exams to have passed grade 5 theory.
Theory Warriors tackle the elements of music theory one at a time: this focussed thematic teaching prepares students for the Grade 5 theory exam. The class will cover all the material required for the exam in 20 weeks (2 terms). Children at the appropriate developmental stage who attend regularly and work diligently will be able to sit the exam in the third term; some children will need a little longer to review. Students with grade 4-5 on their instrument are elligible for the class.
Theory Warriors costs an additional £75 per term (2024/25.)