West Hertfordshire
Area Head: Angela Gilby
angela.gilby@hertscc.gov.uk
St Albans Music School
Townsend Drive
St Albans
Herts
AL3 5RL
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Head
Angela Gilby
Email: angela.gilby@hertscc.gov.uk
Administrative Staff
Alison Smith
Susan Tucker
Pauline Huddleston
Maria Barker
Tel: 01727 860941
Fax: 01727 844699
Email: westmusicenquiries@hertscc.gov.uk
Office Hours:
Mon - Fri 9.00am - 7.00pm (term time only)
Saturday Morning: 9.15am to 12.15p.m.
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Dacorum Music School
Heath Barn
St John's Road
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1NP
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Head
Wendy Topping
Administrative Staff
Martin Boutland
Tel: 01442 214599
Fax: 01442 258923
Email: westmusicenquiries@hertscc.gov.uk
Office Hours:
Mon - Fri 3.30pm to 7.00p.m.
Saturday: 9.00am -12.00pm
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Tring Music School
Grove Road Primary School
Grove Road
Tring
HP23 5PD
enquiries c/o Dacoram Music Scool
Tel: 01442 214599
Fax: 01442 258923
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Tuition at St Albans Music School
Individual lessons
and Group lessons
are available for the instruments listed below.
Brass: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba
Drum Kit,
Guitar: Classical and Electric
Keyboard
Piano and Suzuki Piano
Percussion
Singing
Strings: Violin, Suzuki Violin, Viola, Cello, Suzuki Cello, Double Bass and Mini Bass
Woodwind: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon Mini Bassoon and Recorder
Also: Dalcroze & Theory
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Activities Timetable
All performing groups rehearse a wide variety of music, and give regular concerts at the Centre. All groups work with experienced staff to develop their instrumental skills through listening and playing as part of an ensemble
Guitar Ensemble
Wednesdays: 19.00 - 20.00
For children who are Grade 2 or equivalent
This group is for guitar players who are Grade 2 and above and would like to play with other guitarists. They play a wide range of music, both classical and popular.
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Opportunities for Singers
St Albans Young Singers
Wednesday: 16.30 – 17.30
for children aged between 8 and 12 (school 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.
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Ace of Herts - at John F Kennedy School in Hemel Hempstead
Thursday: 17.45-19.15
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.
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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, brass, bass and rhythm guitar. They play a wide range of Jazz with lots of opportunities for improvising for those who want to!
Stage 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
Saturdays 09.30 – 11.00
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.
Brass Ensemble
Tuesdays: 16.45 - 17.30
Grade 2 standard (or equivalent) and above
This group caters for brass players who are at secondary school. They play a wide range of music.
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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 4 parts and again have lots of fun.
Intermediate Strings
Friday: 17.30 – 18.45
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.
String Quartets
Saturdays various times
Students of all abilities are offered the opportunity to play string quartets with others of similar age and ability under the guidance of experienced tutors.
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.
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Dalcroze Eurhythmics
These classes take place approximately once a fortnight and dates for the term are advertised at the Music School. In these classes, children learn about music through movement. They also sing and play percussion instruments as well as having fun.
Saturday: 11.30 - 12.00 for 3 - 5 years
Saturday: 12.00 - 12.45 for 5 - 7 years
Saturday: 13.00 - 13.45 for 7+ years
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Theory Classes
Thursday: 16.00 – 16.45 and 16.45 – 17.30
These classes prepare pupils for the Grade 5 Theory written examination which is needed before the Associated Board Grade 6 practical exams can be taken. Students should consider joining these classes when they have reached about Grade 3 standard on instrument or voice. The groups are small and friendly and pupils work at their own pace.
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Activities Timetable – St Albans Music School
Monday
16.45 - 17.45 Junior Wind Band
Tuesday
14.45 - 17.30 Brass Ensemble
18.15 - 20.15 Philomusica
Wednesday
16.30 - 17.30 St Albans Young Singers
17.45 - 18.45 Senior Wind Band
19.00 - 20.00 Guitar Ensemble
Thursday
16.00 - 16.45 Theory Class 1
16.45 - 17.30 Theory Class 2
17.45 - 19.15 Ace of Herts
18.30 - 19.30 TSB
20.00 - 21.15 Stage Band
Friday
16.00 - 17.00 Beginners String Orchestra
17.10 - 18.10 Junior String Orchestra
17.30 - 18.45 Intermediate Strings
Saturday
09.45 - 12-00 Junior Music School
09.30 - 11.00 Sinfonia
09.30 - 11.00 Woodwind Chamber
11.30 - 13.45 Dalcroze Eurhythmics
Various times Suzuki Groups
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Dacorum Music School
Individual lessons
and Group lessons
are available for the instruments listed below.
Brass: Cornet, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone
Drum Kit,
Guitar: Classical and Electric
Piano
Singing
Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
Recorder
Rock School
Woodwind: Flute, Clarinet, Oboe Bassoon, and Saxophone,
Also: Theory
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Activities Timetable
Activities for Singers
At Dacorum Music School singing is very important and instrumentalists are encouraged to take part in these activities as part of their musical development. Singing tuition is available on an individual basis, but it is not normally recommended until the age of eleven. Singing in groups is a crucial part of the Junior Music School programme, where members sing regularly, and from year 4 upwards they are encouraged to join the Dacorum Junior Singers.
Dacorum Junior Singers
Saturday 11.00-12.00
for children in Years 3-7 at school
There is no audition for the choir and you do not need to be able to read music. Pupils will develop their singing skills, through rounds, unison songs, and simple part singing. They cover a wide repertoire, including traditional, popular and fun songs. Membership of the DJS prepares young singers for the prestigious senior choir ‘Ace of Herts’.
Ace of Herts - at John F Kennedy School
Thursdays 17.45 – 19.15
for students in Years 8-13 at Secondary School
This 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.
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Activities for Recorder Players
Recorder Ensemble
Thursday 17.00-17.30
for recorder players who can play from D to high D including f#. It’s lots of fun, with tunes from hundreds of years ago as well as pop and Jazz. The groups use descant, treble, tenor and even bass recorders.
Recorder Consort
Thursday 18.30 – 19.00
For advanced recorder players.
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Theory Class
The work done in the Musicianship classes at Junior Music School provides a practical introduction to Theory, which supports children’s instrumental playing.
There are two classes which run on Fridays 16.15 – 17.00 to prepare them for their Grade V Theory exam. It is recommended that children join this class after passing their Grade III instrumental exam.
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Opportunities for String Players
The Orchestra is built on the string section; therefore we have a number of orchestras to promote strong string players. It is only at Youth Orchestra level that all the disciplines of string, wind and brass are combined. Added to the experience of playing individually and in orchestras, we also provide opportunities for students to play chamber music in trios and quartets. All string-playing activities are designed to provide a clear and strong sense of progression for your child. All groups give regular concerts throughout the year.
Players who have lessons outside the Music School are welcome to apply for the following activities.
Junior Strings
For children in year 3 and above who already learn a stringed instrument (Violin, Viola, Cello). It is intended as a first step in ensemble work
Please contact Dacorum Music School for further details
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Intermediate Strings - at Cavendish School
Wednesday 17.30 – 18.30
for all string players from Grade 2–4 or equivalent standard.
The young players now enhance their skills, by tackling more challenging music, which helps their progress in the individual lessons.
Stringfonia
Thursday 17.15 - 18.15
for string players, Grades 4-6 or equivalent
A wide range of repertoire is studied, and good string playing skills are consolidated and developed by concentrated rehearsal and performance.
Players of Grade 6 and above can audition for St Albans Music School Philomusica or Watford School of Music Youth Orchestra.
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Rock School
Rock School is for electric guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals. For ages 9 – 18.
Sessions include a workshop format by professional tutors with wide experience in popular music. They work on exciting repertoire in a band environment. It includes, playing contemporary music, learning about older styles, advice on recording techniques and demos. There is an opportunity to record your own music and perform in local venues and larger concerts.
16.00 – 18.00 Tuesday at Kings Langley School
16.00 – 18.00 Thursday at Longdean School
16.00 – 18.00 Monday at Tring School
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Wind and Brass Bands
The Wind and Brass groups at Dacorum Music School cater for all levels. We try to encourage children having individual lessons on wind, brass or percussion instruments to join one of these groups to enhance their skills and experience the joy that playing in a large ensemble can provide. All the groups give regular concerts throughout the year.
Players who have lessons outside the Music School are welcome to apply for the following activities.
Junior Wind Band
Thursdays 17.15 - 18.15
for players Grades 1–2 standard or equivalent.
The children learn a wide variety of music. The accent is always on fun.
Senior Wind Band
Tuesday 17.15 - 18.30
for players Grades 2–6 standard or equivalent
For players
who are generally at Secondary School. They perform more advanced music and explore a wide range of different styles.
Woodwind Choir
Wednesday 19.00 - 20.00
This group is for advanced players, who concentrate on producing high quality music. They play in regular concerts throughout the year.
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Activities Timetable Dacorum Music School
Monday
16.00 - 18.00 Rock School (at Tring School)
Tuesday
16.00 - 18.00 Rock School (at Kings Langley School)
17.15 - 18.30 Senior Wind Band
Wednesday
17.30 - 18.30 Intermediate Strings (at Cavandish School)
19.00 - 20.00 Woodwind Choir
Thursday
16.00 - 18.00 Rock School (at Longdean School)
17.00 - 17.30 Recorder Ensemble
17.00 - 18.15 Junior Wind Band
17.15 - 18.15 Stringfonia
17.45 - 19.15 Ace of Herts (at John F Kennedy School)
18.30 - 19.00 Recorder Consort
Friday
16.15 - 17.00 Theory
Saturday
09.45 - 12.00 Dacorum Junior Music School
11.00 - 12.00 Dacorum Junior Singers
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Tring Music Centre
Tring Music Centre takes place at Grove Road Primary School every Monday evening during term time.
Music Club
Nursery & Reception
Monday 16.00-16.30
This class is an introduction to music making for children in Nursery & Reception. They sing, dance, play simple percussion instruments and have lots of fun.
Keyboard Club
Monday 16.00-16.30
for children in Year 3 and above
An introduction to keyboard playing and composing.
Music, Movement & Recorders
Monday 16.30 – 17.00
This group is for Year 1 and 2 children.
They participate in music making, percussion work and singing, and have lots of fun.
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Recorder Club
Monday 17.00-18.15
This group is for children in Year 3 and above, who have some experience of playing the recorder.
String Club
Monday 17.00-18.15
This group is for children in Year 3 and above, who already learn a stringed instrument (Violin, Viola, Cello) and is intended as a first step in ensemble work.
Junior Strings
Mondays 17.00 – 17.45 Tring Music Centre
This group is for children in Year 3 and above, who already learn a stringed instrument (Violin, Viola, Cello) and is intended as a first step in ensemble work.
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Choir
Monday 17.45-18.15
This group is for any pupil in year 3 and above who enjoys singing. Recently the choir has taken part in concerts at the Alban Arena and the Royal Festival Hall.
Wind Band
Monday 17.45-19.00
This is for anyone in Year 4 and above who already plays an instrument. Children should have had at least one term of lessons before joining.
Members of the String Club, Recorder Club and Wind Band are invited to join the Choir at no extra cost.
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