Monday 8th- Friday 12th January 2024 at Mount Erin Secondary College.
A five day holiday music program with a range of classes for school aged children with little or no musical experience through to those with advanced instrumental skills. Benefit from working with highly regarded tutors in a fun week of music making designed to develop skills, stimulate creativity, encourage teamwork and promote self-confidence.
Participate in one half session, two half sessions, or one full session group for the week. Each group provides a progressively developing program over the week, culminating in an exciting showcase highlighting the week’s achievements at the Frankston Arts Centre.
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Half Sessions
* Two half sessions are costed as ONE full session at $150.
RHYTHM ‘n’ BEAT 9.30am – 11.00am $100*
Tutor: Sally Wickes
Children will learn about music in a fun way and feel the excitement of performing as part of a group. Participants are involved in a wide range of music activities which involve percussion instruments, singing, speech rhymes, and listening to music. Build self-confidence and make new friends! Children aged 5 and above
BIRRELL STRING ORCHESTRA 9.30am – 11.00am $100*
Tutor: Cathy Hughes
An ideal first ensemble opportunity for string students to play together, build confidence and further develop technique and music skills. Experience new music from different genres in a fun and relaxed way. Players up to AMEB grade 2 (or equivalent)
MOVEMENT & DANCE 11.30am – 1.00pm $100*
Tutor: Tahlia Boydle
A fun and energetic class that gets students moving and counting beats to the rhythm of music. The children learn dance moves and different movement combinations to songs, as well as learn how to have fun whilst performing to an audience. Students will explore musical concepts and develop sensitivity to music through dance, whilst participating in dance activities to build teamwork and communication skills. Children aged 5 and above.
START UP STRINGS 11.30am – 1.00pm $100*
Tutor: Cathy Hughes
A wonderful opportunity for students to try Violin or Cello for the week and be a part of an ensemble. PYMS will provide the instruments or you can bring your own. Students will be able to produce a piece of music that can be performed as an ensemble at the concert at the end of the week. Children aged 5 and above.
Full Sessions
VOCAL : Music Theatre 9.30am – 1.00pm $150
Tutor: Heather Wickes
Enjoy singing a wide range of songs from popular musicals and presenting them in a theatrical manner. Participants will work on vocal technique and choreography for an exciting performance. Minimum age 9.
PERCUSSSIVE BEAT 9.30am – 1.00pm $150
Tutor: Simon Dewar
Explore, create and collaborate in a variety of fun percussion activities using different medium. Participants will develop rhythmic skills as well as percussive performance skills. Minimum age 9.
CONYERS STRING ORCHESTRA 9.30am – 1.00pm $150
Tutor: Ana Rojas Leal
A challenging string ensemble exploring a variety of music styles from folk to classical. The group will focus on improving technique, expression and ensemble skills whilst expanding their repertoire. For students with AMEB grade 3 and above (or equivalent)
CONCERT BAND 9.30am – 1.00pm $150
Tutor: Jenny Stevenson
Wind, Brass, Percussion and Keyboard players with good music reading skills will enjoy a modern band program presented by a fun-loving conductor. Develop teamwork, communication, and ensemble skills through playing a variety of enjoyable music including movie themes and pop. Minimum age 9
Cost for additional family members
For the second and subsequent members of the family participation
Full Session $130 Half Session $80
Two Half Sessions for additional family members is $130
Enrolment
Applications and payment must be submitted before enrolments are confirmed. Please apply by 16th December, 2022. Late applications will only be considered if numbers allow. Cancellations after 20th December will incur a non-refundable administration fee of $30
Payment can be made by Direct Bank Transfer into PYMS Bank Account: Bendigo Bank BSB 633 000 Account number 171 460 504 Reference SMS and child’s surname or
Please forward a cheque payable to Peninsula Youth Music Society to PO Box 838 Frankston 3199
Summer Music School Concert
The week will end with a concert on the evening of Friday 12th January, 7.30pm at The Mt Eliza Community Hall, 90-100 Canadian Bay Road Mt Eliza. Parents, friends and the public are invited to attend.
Tickets: This will be a free concert.