St Albans Music School

Weather Update

Monday 6th February St Albans Music School open as normal this evening

Head
Ben Storey

Administrative Staff
Susan Tucker
Nicky Reardon
Verity Carver

Address

Townsend Drive
St Albans
Herts
AL3 5RL

Contact
Tel: 01727 860941
Fax: 01727 844699
Email: stalbansmusicenquiries@hertscc.gov.uk

Office Hours
Mon - Fri 9.00am - 7.00pm (term time only)
Saturday morning 9.15am - 12.15pm

Newsletter and Dates

Christmas 2011 Newsletter - click here

Calendar of Events Spring 2012 - click here

Activities

Opportunities for Guitar Players

Guitar Ensemble
Tuesday: 17.15- 18.00
This ensemble is for classical guitar players between grades 1 and 4.

Opportunities for Singers

St Albans Young Singers                     
Wednesday: 16.00-17.00
for children aged between 8 and 12 (Years 4-7)
In this choir, they sing many different styles of music both in parts and in unison with the emphasis on quality singing but also having fun. Children do not need to be able to read music and anyone who enjoys singing and wants to attend rehearsals regularly is welcome to join.

Recently, the St Albans Young Singers have performed at the Royal Festival Hall as well as in local venues.

Ace of Herts - Dacorum Music School

Tuesday: 16.45-18.15
for students in Years 8-13 at Secondary school
This group is an advanced upper voice choir who perform sophisticated part songs. There are opportunities for solo work, voice training, national events and the group perform both locally and further afield.

Opportunities for Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Players

Junior Wind Band                                            
Monday: 16.45-17.45
approximately Grade 1 standard up to about Grade 3 or equivalent
This group is for children who are at Primary school. It introduces children to the joy of playing in a large ensemble and while introducing good habits of ensemble playing, concentrates on playing light music with the accent always on fun.

Senior Wind Band                                          
Wednesday: 17.45-18.45
for players of Grade 3 standard and above or equivalent
The Senior Wind Band is for players who are in at least Year 7 at school. Again, a wide range of music is explored with the emphasis on enjoyment as well as reaching the highest possible musical standards.

TSB                                                                  
Thursday: 18.30-19.30
for students Grade 3 (or equivalent) and above aged 10-15
A jazz band who play Saxophone, Brass, Drums, Bass and Rhythm Guitar. They play a wide range of jazz with lots of opportunities for improvising for those who want to!

Big Band                                                      
Thursday: 20.00-21.15
for older students at secondary school who are at least Grade 5 or equivalent standard
The instrumentation of the group is for Brass, Saxophones, Flutes and Clarinets as well as a strong rhythm section who play big band and jazz numbers.

Woodwind Chamber Music                              
Saturday: 09.30-11.00
for players of about Grade 5 standard or equivalent
This group comprises Flute, Clarinet, Oboe and Bassoon and explores the repertoire of Woodwind chamber music. Sometimes, they join with Sinfonia in order to play orchestral music.

Opportunities for String Players

Beginner String Orchestra                               
Friday: 16.00-17.00
up to about Grade 1 standard (or equivalent)
This group is for children at Primary school who have just begun to play a stringed instrument. The minimum requirement is that they should be able to play open strings and be starting to use finger patterns as well as beginning to read music. The children play music that is well within their capability and so experience success at an early age.

Junior String Orchestra                                   
Friday: 17.10-18.10
approximately Grade 1 - approaching Grade 3
This group is for young String players who are at Primary school. They play a wide range of music in four parts and again have lots of fun.

Intermediate Strings                                        
Friday: 17.15-18.30
about Grades 3 - 4 standard
This group is for young String players. They play a range of classical music as well as lighter repertoire. Particular attention is paid to good string playing habits. Sometimes the Intermediate Strings work together with the Junior Strings on different sorts of String playing such as folk fiddle and jazz.

Sinfonia                                                           
Saturday: 09.30-11.00
Grade 4 (or equivalent) and above
This group is for String players who are at Secondary school. They are now taking their String playing quite seriously and play a range of classical music from the Baroque to the present day. Again, attention is paid to good orchestral string technique. Woodwind and Brass players sometimes join the String players to form an orchestra.

Suzuki Groups                                                 
Saturday afternoons: various times
group lessons are held for pupils of Suzuki violin and cello where children come together to play the music they have been studying individually and to play music in ensembles
The groups give concerts every term.

£160.00 was raised for the Japanese Tsunami fund by the Suzuki Piano concert organised by Kasia Borowiak on Saturday 2nd April 11.

 
Philomusica                                                     
Tuesday: 18.15-20.15
for players of at least Grade 6 standard
This is the local Youth Orchestra. Entry is by audition. This orchestra plays to a very high standard and has regular full and sectional rehearsals in which a variety of orchestral repertoire is studied.

Musicianship Opportunities