Junior Brass Band is a fantastic opportunity for younger brass players of cornet, trumpet, trombone, baritone, E flat tenor horn and French horn in F players.
Playing in a brass ensemble greatly enhances lesson teaching: the rehearsals help to consolidate learning, practise and experiment with sounds as well as learning the discipline and etiquette required of playing in a group of musicians. It also builds confidence and teamwork skills and helps inspire children to work harder. We have found through experience that playing in an ensemble at primary school age significantly increases the student’s long term success.
It is led by two expert teachers who have extensive experience in teaching and playing in highly established ensembles such as Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band, Entrada Ensemble and the Corus Brass Ensemble.
The Junior Brass Band performs once a term in local concert venues, including the prestigious RNCM.
Term time, weekly: Thursday evenings 4.30pm – 5.30pm
The Claremont Centre, Claremont Road, Sale, M33 7DZ
Children who are pre-Grade 1 and can read at least five notes in the clef that they play in. Their skill level will rise quickly in the group so early involvement (even after a few lessons) is encouraged.
Children will need to bring:
And to remember to sign-in and out on the Attendance Sheets at our Reception Desk.
When it is your child’s first visit to The Claremont Centre, please let us know at Reception where we can welcome yourselves and introduce ourselves and how we work.
Many parents take the opportunity to visit our local shops and supermarkets in Sale Town Centre, particularly as many parents like the convenience of parking in Sainsbury’s (£1).
Please be aware that we do NOT allow parents to sit in our Reception area, as we need to safeguard the children who are waiting there for their own lessons and ensembles.
The main thing parents can do is keep encouraging your child to attend and lots of praise when they practise at home. Playing a musical instrument is complex and your child is doing something amazing, so please keep praising them and encouraging them to continue.
Positive attitudes: the teachers expect children to behave and try their best at the music. Copies of the music are available to take home, practise and show to their teacher. Children are also encouraged to ask questions if they don’t understand anything and to have fun rehearsing and performing.
We have musical opportunities for children up to the age of 18 years old. We have five opportunities to progress through after Junior Brass Band: Intermediate Wind Band, Jazz Collective, Sinfonia Orchestra and the Philharmonic Orchestra.
Register your child via our SpeedAdmin service here www.traffordmusicservice.co.uk
The cost is £51* per term and this is paid via our SpeedAdmin service. For up-to-date prices please visit Price list & Invoice Dates
*Price correct as of 02/11/2022
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