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Are there any pre-requisites?
Children must complete our 2 year recorder course to learn good practice habits, music reading and group performance or have a minimum of two years previous music training.
Where & when are classes held?
Classes are held at Glenfield Intermediate School on Saturday mornings and weekdays 3.30-6.30pm. For more information, please check our timetables and term dates. Classes are held weekly during the school term for up to 1 hour, dependent on class size.
How old does my child need to be?
Children may start lessons aged 7 or 8 and may continue until aged 12 or until high school.
When are enrolments?
October - November, for the following year. Late enrolments will be considered if there is a vacancy. Enrolments close November 28th, any late enrolments will be at the Supervisor’s discretion and subject to class numbers. Recorder Year 1 enrolments will be taken up until second week of lessons, February 20th, if there are vacancies.
When will lessons start?
Lessons start the week of Monday, February 9th, 2010. In January 2010, you’ll be sent confirmation of your lesson time. If you’re hiring your instrument, your first set of accessories will be provided with your hire. Additional accessories such as strings, reeds etc can be purchased from any local music store or from the GMC desk on Saturday mornings during school term.
What if the lesson doesn’t work with my child’s schedule?
Class times are allocated according to tutor availability and student numbers. Although parent/caregivers are asked to state their preferred lesson day, GMC cannot guarantee that particular day will be available.
What if my child cannot make a lesson?
If you miss a lesson we would appreciate it if you rang the teacher to learn what your child needs to practise so they don’t fall behind. If you miss more than three lessons in a row you will be removed from that class unless you can arrange private lessons with the teacher to catch up.
What if my child does sport or has other activities on Saturday mornings?
It is strongly recommended that you select the weekday option for lessons. This will avoid having to change classes during the year (which could be very stressful for the student). Most of the instruments taught on Saturday have a weekday class option.
What if my child has learnt music for more than two years somewhere else?
Your child will need to come to Glenfield Intermediate Hall and have an audition with Miss Strong who will discern which is the best level class for them.
Can my child continue when they’re at High School?
Not usually. GMC only receives funding for primary and intermediate
students. Most high schools have excellent facilities for music tuition. We are happy to advise private tutors for older students. In special circumstances we may be able to negotiate a special price for lessons so the child can continue with their class.
Can my child start younger than 7 years?
Children must be 7 years in February 2010 to begin Recorder. At this age, children can cope with the lesson requirements and have developed the basic fine motor skills to be successful at playing the recorder. The recorder classes also include elements of reading music, listening to rhythms, playing percussion and developing good musicianship habits such as regular practice.
What if my child wants to stop?
Consistency and parental encouragement are vital for long-term success. However, refunds are available up to the second lesson minus a $20 administration cost.
Are there other music schools like this on the Shore?
Yes, please contact us for details about the other music centres located in Murrays Bay, Birkdale, and Belmont.
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