Fanfare SUMMER TERM 2016 MK Music Centre Welcome to the start of the Summer Term. How time seems to have flown by this year and, as we see the end of another year in sight, I would like to wish any of our students that will be sitting exams this term, all the best! For those leaving to go off to university or for some other adventure, please do keep in touch! Let s hope for many warm and dry days to enjoy with friends and family. David Rose Vice-Principal Community Learning MK (Music Faculty)
Move to the Rivers Centre - Update There are no dates available yet but we are busy preparing for the move and have ordered a large skip to have a good tidy out! The instrument sale went very well and we raised almost 25,000 which we plan to put back into our instrument fund to purchase new instruments where necessary and repair any instruments still needed by children and young people across Milton Keynes. Music Centre Ensembles Please help us to invoice you correctly. You must let us know before the end of THIS term if you want your child to stop being in an Ensemble next term. OTHERWISE you WILL be invoiced for next term, too. You can either do this in writing, by email or by completing a, Stop Notification on-line on our website: www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/musicmk Sheet Music Amnesty Please check bags, folders, instrument case pockets, etc We are asking if students can please return any odd pieces of sheet music or parts from orchestra, music ensembles etc that you may have and are no longer using. This will help to keep our library up to date and sets complete for use in the future. Please hand into reception on a Saturday morning or give to the Music Faculty office, no questions asked!!
Music Centre Calendar Summer Term 2016 Saturday 23 April Saturday 28 May and Saturday 4 June Wednesday 8 June Tuesday 21 June Tuesday 12 July Saturday 9 July Sunday 17 July Sunday 11 September Friday 16 September Saturday 17 September First Music Centre Saturday of Summer Term NO MUSIC CENTRE - HALF TERM SEN Jamboree - Chrysalis Theatre Primary Schools Music Festival End of Term Concert - Shenley Brook End School Last Music Centre of Summer Term Gala Concert - MK Theatre Bollywood Brass Workshop and Performance First Friday of Autumn Term First Saturday of Autumn Term Performance Opportunities Oaktree Court is a sheltered housing complex on Portland Drive, Willen, where some 50+ owners ranging in age from 65 to 100 live. They run a monthly Classical Music group and have asked if any of our students could provide a short, 15 minute programme at about 7pm in the evening, either during the week or at the weekend. This could be ideal exam preparation! Expenses are available. If you are interested, please contact david.rose2@milton-keynes.gov.uk who will put you in touch with the organiser at the complex.
Who are we? The Milton Keynes Music Co-operative is a not-for-profit organisation set up and run by teachers who were part of the Milton Keynes Music Service. All the teachers within the Co-operative have full CRB/DBS disclosures and are highly qualified and experienced instrumental teachers who will take part in regular CPD. What do we do? We teach high quality individual and small group instrumental lessons. We will help to deliver the National Music Plan, offering value for money whilst delivering a quality service. We will be working in collaboration with Milton Keynes Music Faculty, Milton Keynes Council and Milton Keynes Music Hub. How does it work? Instrumental lessons with Co-operative teachers began in the summer term 2014. They take place over 34 weeks of the year in the same way as they did with the Music Faculty, although the invoice will now come from the Milton Keynes Co-operative. Next Steps If you would like to discuss your requirements with a Co-operative representative please email mkmusiccoop@gmail.com and a representative will get back to you. For more information please visit www.mkmusiccoop.com New Qualification for Music Teachers and Educators The Certificate for Music Educators (CME) is a new QCF Level 4 course designed by Trinity College London and we re pleased to say that that the Music Faculty has been validated by Trinity College as a centre to run the course. Working with Gary Spruce from the OU we have devised a set of modules that take learners through the learning objectives of the course and we plan to start our first tranche of learners within the next few weeks. There are currently six learners on our course with space for more. The course is designed for class and instrumental teachers as well as those working with young people in the informal sector and offers support to those that wish to develop their understanding of the art and science of teaching. If you are interested in finding out more about the course you can look up details on the website at http://www.miltonkeynes.gov.uk/schools-and-lifelong-learning/music-facultycommunity-learning-mk
MK Youth Brass at National Brass Band Championships Youth Brass at the 2016 Championships Our Youth Brass performed at the National Youth Brass Band Championships last weekend and received a Bronze Award. Their programme consisted of four pieces, The Bandwagon by Philip Sparke, Can t Take My Eyes Off You, a trombone solo beautifully played by James Taylor, a lovely setting of a piece by John Rutter entitled Gaelic Blessing and the test piece Funk Engine by a young Welsh composer called Ryan Howells. Among the positive comments from the two adjudicators were, A balanced ensemble sound, A performance with many fine musical moments, The musical shape of the pieces was impressive. David Rose has taken the band for the past 8 years but has decided to step down to look at other ensembles to work with. Music Centre is looking for a new conductor and, if you know of anyone that is interested, please do let them know. Below is a copy of the advert. Milton Keynes Youth Brass Band is looking for a new conductor from September 2016. Part of MK Music Centre, this busy and talented group of young musicians between the ages of 11-18 regularly play in the local community and at national events. Rehearsals are on a Saturday morning during term-time and, as well as the successful candidate taking this group, there may be the opportunity to lead other groups and develop a teaching profile across the area. The arrangement is on a self-employed basis and discussions will take place with the successful applicant about appropriate remuneration. To express an interest, please email the head of Milton Keynes Music Centre, Sue Wakley at sue.wakley@milton-keynes.gov.uk.
MK Music Hub As lead organisation for the MK Music Hub the Music Faculty is preparing a survey to send to all schools. This survey provides the Hub with information to send to the Arts Council on the impact that the Hub has on music education across MK. This information is sent on to the Department for Education. If you work in schools, do look out for this survey. Schools are being sent hard and electronic copies and the deadline for returns is Friday 8th July 2016. London Marathon - 2016 Congratulations to David Rose in completing the London Marathon in a time of 3 hours, 37 minutes and 57 seconds! Running in cool and mainly dry conditions. David says, I have really enjoyed the journey these past four months. There is a certain comradeship and friendship within the running community that is so similar to making music with others - only more painful! Thank you to everyone that has supported me in this adventure and, in particular, to those that have donated money or helped at various events and concerts to help me raise over 4500 for Willen Hospice If you would like to donate to Willen Hospice you can still do so at : www.justgiving.com/david-rose27
Off to university this year? Interested in earning some extra cash? If you re leaving Music Centre at the end of this school year to go to university, would you be interested in music exam stewarding work? Ex-Music Centre students make the best stewards - they know all about exams and know exactly how the candidates feel! The ABRSM and Trinity exams usually take place towards the end of a school term and often coincide with university holidays. A typical day usually starts at 8.30am and ends around 4.30pm. You would be responsible for assisting the examiner, meeting and greeting candidates and their parents or teachers, checking all the details are correct, ushering them to and from the waiting room, warm-up room and exam room. For this Trinity pay 6.50 per hour and ABRSM pay 53 per day or 26.50 for half a day. Stewarding days are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Once we know the dates of the exams, we email out to everyone on the stewarding list and ask them to let us know which of the dates, if any, they would like to do. We then allocate stewards to dates and advise you which days you ll be doing. We try to be fair and make sure that everyone who wants to steward gets a few days at least. If you re interested in joining our stewarding list or you d like some more information please email Julie Barefoot at Julie.barefoot@milton-keynes.gov.uk. We look forward to hearing from you. Auditions for Orchestra places from September 2016 Auditions will be held for the following groups: Intermediate Orchestra String Orchestra Youth Orchestra Letters will be handed out at groups later in the term with more information regarding dates etc.
Gala Concert - Sunday 17 July 2016 We will soon be sending letters out about our Gala Concert on Sunday 17 July 2016-7pm at Milton Keynes Theatre. This will ask you to complete a form letting us know that your child is committed to attending both the event and rehearsals this term, including a short rehearsal during the day on 17 July. In order to enable groups to perform at their best every student needs to be attending rehearsals and practising their parts. We also need confirmation of attendance so that we can accurately let the theatre know how many students will be attending on the evening. They have a strict signing in and out policy which we have to adhere to. Once you receive it, please return the form to your conductor or the Music Faculty office as soon as possible and before the deadline given. The following groups will be performing: Beginner Strings Percussion Workshop Flute Ensemble Intermediate Orchestra Intermediate Choir Youth Brass Rock School Junior Strings Senior Percussion String Quartet (Euan s Group) Junior Choir Clarinet Ensemble Double Reed Ensemble Youth Orchestra
Gala Concert - How to get tickets Tickets for the Gala Concert are now on sale, directly from Milton Keynes Theatre. Full price tickets are 11.25 with concession tickets priced at 7.25 each (Under 16/full time students/ over 60 s and unemployed). There is a money saving family ticket available for 2 adults and 2 children priced at 28. You are able to book tickets over the counter at the theatre itself, where you will only pay the prices stated above. Should you wish to book over the phone (Box Office 0844 8717652) or online (www.atgtickets.com/shows/gala-concert-2016/milton-keynes-theatre), the booking will be subject to fees. Each ticket booked through these means will have a 1.90 fee applied per ticket. The whole booking will then be subject to a transaction fee of 2.85. Therefore to avoid these fees, where possible parents should book directly at the theatre. W A N T E D W A N T E D W A N T E D... Students in final year at Music Centre if you are a Year 13 student or in your final year at Music Centre we would like to hear from you. Please could you contact Sue Wakley on sue.wakley@milton-keynes.gov.uk. We would like your help with our Gala Concert and would also like to know your plans for the future. Parent Helpers If any parents with a current DBS would be interested in helping out at our Gala Concert, we would be delighted to hear from you. We need responsible adults to help with supervising children in the upper circle of the theatre during the concert. You would be able to watch the concert for free!
Rock School dates summer term 2016 Summer Term 2016 Monday Rock School Wednesday Rock School 25 April 27 April NO ROCK SCHOOL 2ND MAY BANK HOLIDAY NO ROCK SCHOOL 9 May 11 May 16 May 18 May 23 May 25 May Half Term 6 June 8 June 13 June 15 June 20 June 22 June 27 June 29 June 4 July - Rock School Showcase at Craufurd Arms, Wolverton Do you sing, play guitar, bass or drums? Want to improve as a musician? We have groups for each instrument and ability, from novice to advanced. Want to play in a band? Learn new songs and perform together every week with the guidance of highly experienced musicians. Play live in great venues! Make Music!! Based at Stantonbury Campus Visit the Rock School page on the Music Faculty website: www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/musicmk or google MK Rock School
ENDANGERED SPECIES! MILTON KEYNES MUSIC FACULTY Tel 01908 253520 music@milton-keynes.gov.uk WANTED! Students currently in Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 - Stand out from the crowd and learn to play one of the more rare musical instruments! Take part in a special Endangered Species project starting September 2016, costing 57. You will have FREE instrument hire during the10 week trial! (Lessons will take place at Milton Keynes Music Centre) To register your interest, choose your first and second choice instrument from the list below, complete the attached form and return by SATURDAY 30TH APRIL 2016. French Horn Bassoon Tuba Viola Oboe Double Bass Please note if continuing in subsequent terms you will be invoiced 57 a term for lessons and the instrument hire fee at a rate of 13.00 per term for spring and summer terms 2017. Please complete the form overleaf to register your interest and return to the Music Faculty by Saturday 30th April 2016.
ENDANGERED SPECIES I would like to register my interest in my son / daughter joining the Endangered Species Project starting in September 2016. French Horn Bassoon Tuba Viola Oboe Double Bass Please select which instrument you would like to play: First Choice: Second Choice: Please complete the following information: Student name: Height in cm: (This will help us allocate an appropriate instrument) Parent/carer name: School: Year Group: Address: Telephone number: Email: (Please print carefully) Signed: Print: Date: Please return your completed form to: Milton Keynes Music Faculty, Simpson Road, Simpson, Milton Keynes, MK6 3AF by 30th April 2016 There is no need to send any payment at this stage - we will be in touch after the closing date to confirm the offer of a place on the project.
BOLLYWOOD BRASS & JYOTSNA SRIKANTH WORKSHOP AND CONCERT The Stables Theatre - Sunday 11 September 2016 Milton Keynes Music Faculty www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/musicmk 01908 253520 Come to a workshop run by the London based Bollywood Brass Band and Carnatic (South Indian) violinist Jyotsna Srikanth and perform with the band in a spectacular start to the evening show! Open to young musicians who play brass, woodwind and strings to grade 3 or above and drummers who can learn how to play the dhol the Indian drum from the Punjab. There are spaces for 30 young performers, 13 of brass/woodwind, 13 strings and 4 drummers. Cost: 25 per student, includes a FREE ticket to the evening s performance. There are 5 reduced fee places available at 5 per student where parents/carers are in receipt of active benefits such as Job Seeker s Allowance, Universal Credit. Proof of entitlement will need to be seen before a place can be confirmed) (Tickets for parents/siblings are at a reduced rate of 10 and 5 - full price 16). www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/musicmk 01908 253520
To apply to take part in the workshop, please complete the form opposite and return to the Music Faculty office with your payment by Friday 27 May 2016. Places will be offered on a first come first served basis with 13 spaces available for Brass/ woodwind, 13 for strings and 4 for drums. We will let you know if you have been successful in securing a place as soon as possible after the closing date. Cost: 25 per student, includes a FREE ticket to the evening s performance. There are 5 reduced fee places available at 5 per student where parents/carers are in receipt of active benefits such as Job Seeker s Allowance, Universal Credit. Proof of entitlement will need to be seen before a place can be confirmed). Concert Tickets: Tickets for parents/siblings are at the reduced rate of 10 and 5 (full price 16). These can be purchased directly from The Stables Box Office Tel: 01908 280800. The programme for the day: 12.45pm 1.00 to 1.30pm 1.30 to 2.30pm Split into groups: 2.30 to 2.45pm Break 2.45 to 3.30pm Groups 3.30 to 4.00pm 7.00pm Instrumentalists arrive Workshop - all instrumentalists start together: Kay Charlton brief intro to BBB and the concert Jyotsna Srikanth Intro to Carnatic music Brass/woodwind Strings Drums Brass/woodwind Strings Drums Rehearse altogether on or in front of stage. Instrumentalists then leave until 7pm Participants arrive to set up for final rehearsal 7.15 to 7.30pm Rehearse with full BBB and Jyotsna 8.00pm Participants open the concert with BBB and Jyotsna
BOLLYWOOD BRASS WORKSHOP AND CONCERT The Stables Theatre Sunday 11 September 2016 To apply to take part in the workshop, please complete this form and return to the Music Faculty office with your payment by Friday 27 May 2016. Please make cheques payable to Milton Keynes Council. Milton Keynes Music Faculty I would like to apply for a place in the Bollywood Brass Workshop/Concert taking place on Sunday 11 September at The Stables Theatre. I confirm that I play at grade 3 level or above in my instrument. Student Name: Please tick which section you would like to play in: Brass/Woodwind W Strings W Drums W Parent Name: Address : Tel No: Emergency contact tel no on the day: Email address: Any relevant medical information: I enclose 25 W Cheque payable to Milton Keynes Council (If you wish to apply for one of the 5 reduced fee places, please enclose 5 along with proof of active benefits) I give consent for photographs taken at the event to be used by MK Music Faculty/MK Council. If you do not wish to give consent please tick here: W Cheque Number: Signed: (Parent/Guardian) Milton Keynes Music Faculty, Simpson Road, Simpson, Milton Keynes,MK6 3AF Tel: 01908 253520 Email: music@milton-keynes.gov.uk www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/musicmk Head Of Service: David Rose B.Ed Hons (Music)
Instrument Hire Charges Instrument hire is available to all pupils attending school in Milton Keynes or attending a Music Centre ensemble. Instrument hire fees are below and hire charges will be added to your termly invoice. Please note: You must return an instrument by the end of a term otherwise you will be invoiced for the next term s hire. Type of Hire New Charge from 1st April 2016 First year of hire (standard and endangered) Standard Hire, second year onwards Endangered hire, second year onwards (bassoon, oboe, double bass, French horn and tuba only) Infant Strings, Infant Brass, Endangered Project and Elfin projects in school provided by MK Music Faculty Adult hire (over the age of 18) 25 for the first term and 8.25 for the remaining two terms 20.00 per term 14.00 per term Free for the first term and the remaining two terms are 13.00 25 for the first term and 27.75 per term ongoing Buying an Instrument Hire instruments are intended to be used in the early stages of learning an instrument. Once your child has been playing an instrument for a while, you may feel the time is right to buy them their own instrument. It makes a perfect birthday gift and buying through the Music Faculty is a safe and economic way of doing this. Below are the 3 ways of buying from us: Easy Buy scheme - opportunity to purchase a brand new student level instrument VAT free and with the option of interest free credit from a pre-selected list of instruments. Violin Purchase Scheme - specially set up to Music Faculty specification, VAT free and from a pre-selected list. AIP (Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme) Purchase upgrade instruments outright, VAT free. (Please note to be able to purchase an instrument you must have lessons at an MK nonacademy school or be attending an MK Music Centre Ensemble. This is an HMRC rule ) Please phone the Music Faculty office on 01908 253520 or visit our website: http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/schools-and-lifelong-learning/music-facultycommunity-learning-mk/how-to-get-an-instrument
Important Notice IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE AT SHENLEY Guidance for PARENTS AND STUDENTS at Shenley on Saturday mornings. Parents and students should sign in on arrival and out on departure. On hearing the fire alarm leave all belongings where they are and evacuate the building as quickly as possible in a quiet and orderly fashion by the nearest fire door. These are clearly lit and your group teacher will be aware of their nearest door. The assembly point is at the end of the school in the car park outside the side of the Theatre. All pupils should line up in silence with the member of staff who has their sign in sheet from reception. (These are arranged alphabetically A - C, D - F etc.) Please do not leave the site without making your departure known to the receptionist IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE AT SIMPSON Guidance for PARENTS AND STUDENTS at Simpson on Saturday mornings. Parents and students should sign in on arrival and out on departure. Leave all belongings where they are and leave the building as quickly as possible in a quiet and orderly fashion. The assembly point is by the pedestrian gate on the opposite side of the car park from the Admin Block. All pupils should line up with their current group conductor in silence so that a register can be taken. Parents are also requested to assemble in silence to allow children to be safely accounted for. Any pupil not attending a group at that time should line up with the receptionist (or find their parent). Please do not leave the site without making your departure known to the receptionist. Please note Emergency contact details will only be held at reception at Shenley and Simpson for children attending Music Centre ensembles. Children having lessons with Co-op teachers, or privately, should ensure that contact details are left with the teacher. www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/musicmk 01908 253520
ENSEMBLE TIMETABLE & MUSIC CENTRE FEES Group Level or Age Group Time (Saturdays) Cost/ Package (see table opposite) Location Kinder 2/3 Age 2/3 10.00-10.30 Kinder Simpson Kinder 4 Age 4 9.00-9.30 Kinder Simpson Junior Music Workshop Age 5-7 9.30-10.00 Starters Simpson Play Recorder Up to and including yr 2 9.00-9.30 Starters Simpson Play Keyboard Up to and including yr 2 10.00-10.30 Starters Simpson Beginner Windband Yr 3+ 9.00-9.45 Young Musicians Simpson Beginner Strings Yr 3+ 11.15-12.15 Young Musicians Simpson Beginner Keyboards Yr 3+ 9.00-9.45 Young Musicians Simpson Young Keyboards Yr 3+ 11.15-12.00 Young Musicians Simpson Junior Choir Yr 3+ 9.45-10.30 Young Musicians Simpson Theory/Musicianship Yr 3+ 10.45-11.15 Young Musicians Simpson Junior Strings Grade 1+ 9.00-10.00 Youth Package Shenley Training Strings Grades 2-3 10.00-11.00 Youth Package Shenley Junior Wind Band Grade 1+ 9.00-10.00 Youth Package Shenley Intermediate Wind Band Grade 3+ 10.15-11.30 Youth Package Shenley Intermediate Orchestra Grades 3-5 10.00-11.30 Youth Package Shenley (By audition) Big Band Grades 2-8 9.00-10.00 Youth Package Shenley Youth Brass Grade 3+ 11.30-1.00 Youth Package Shenley Creative Percussion For all levels 10.30-11.15 Youth Package Shenley Percussion Workshop Grade 1+ 12.00-12.45 Youth Package Shenley Intermediate Choir Age 9+ 11.15-12.00 Youth Package Shenley String Orchestra Grade 5+ 11.30-1.00 Youth Package Shenley (By audition) Flute Ensemble Grades 3-8 9.15-10.00 Youth Package Shenley Clarinet Ensemble Grades 3-8 11.30-12.15 Youth Package Shenley Double Reed Ensemble Grades 3-8 9.15-10.00 Youth Package Shenley Proteus Strings By invitation 12.00-1.00 35.70 additional charge Shenley
Current Group Level Time Cost/Package Location Youth Orchestra Grade 6+ (By audition) Friday 6.00-8.00 Wind Orchestra Grade 5+ Friday 6.00-8.00 Midsummer Players Age 18+ Monday 8.00-9.30 Adult Wind Band Age 18+ Wednesday 7.30-9.00 Senior Rock School Age 11+ Monday and Wednesday 5.00-8.00 Junior Rock School Year 5-6 Monday 5.00-6.00 Senior Percussion By invitation Tuesday 5.00-6.00 Keyboards Ensemble Grade 1+ Thursday 6.45-7.30 Youth Package Youth Package Adult Charge Adult Charge Rock School Rock School 35.70 additional charge 43 or 73.50 if taken as part of Youth Package City Church City Church Simpson Simpson Stantonbury Stantonbury Simpson Simpson TERMLY CHARGES Group Cost from 1 April 2016 MC1-Kinder 30.60 MC2-Starters Package 43 MC3-Young Musicians 50.50 MC4-Youth Package 73.50 (for up to 2 youth package ensembles, additional ensembles charged at 43 each) MC5-Adult Charge 58 MC6-Proteus strings/ Senior Percussion MC7-Junior Rock School 47 MC8-Senior Rock School 92 35.70 each MC9 - Additional Ensemble 43 Music Centre Fees and Charges from April 2016 In line with MKC charging policy the fees and charges for Music Centre membership have seen a small increase from the start of the summer term. We have kept the increase to a minimum and hope you ll agree that membership is still good value for money. We do offer remissions for any student that qualifies for Pupil Premium and also to individual families that may need support. Please contact us for further details.
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