Blackheath Conservatoire of Music & the Arts : Diary dates

Soundstart - Early Years Music
For over twenty years, our SoundStart classes have been taught by professionally qualified and experienced teachers who work regularly with nationally recognised authorities in this specialist field. The classes aim to develop an enthusiasm for music and provide a good foundation for those children who go on to learn an instrument. They also encourage parents and carers to enjoy music with their children. As children progress through the Sound Start programme their skills and knowledge gain in awareness and depth. What age can my child start? Our classes start from 4 months old. You are welcome to bring younger babies with an older child to those classes which are designated Family Music groups – you won’t be charged for children under 4 months at the time of enrolment. Children over 4 months at the time of enrolment will be charged at the concessionary rate. Occasional Free Taster Sessions take place throughout the year. They provide a relaxed way for parents and children to find out more about our art and music programmes for children. Contact Reception to be added to our Taster Session info list. Next free taster is Saturday 24th May 2 sessions 10am and 11am Combined art and music taster session for the under 6s

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Music for Us - 0-4 yrs : £77 for 11 sessions (£74 for 2nd child) :

0-4 yrs
( One child per adult )

starts 21st April

One child per adult

These classes are designed for children under 4 and their parents/carers. In a relaxed and friendly environment children and adults will learn new songs and also sing some old favourites. There will be exploration of sounds using a variety of percussion instruments, and plenty of opportunity to become aware of how the body can move to music. The activities will slowly introduce the children to a variety of musical as well as social concepts which include interaction with other children, confidence building, communicative development, coordination and turn taking. All three tutors approach teaching and learning through play and the main aim of the sessions are for adults and children to have fun together. The classes are for one child per adult and are taught in specific age groups, allowing for progression. So dust off your singing voice and be prepared to dance, create music and have a great time with your child.

Our Music for Us classes are based on one parent/carer to one child. Please check below as age groups vary. NB. Babies can join from 4 months old.

What time are the classes?

Group A	Tuesday Friday	11.45am-12.30pm 11.45am-12.30pm
Group B	Friday Wednesday	10.15-11am 11.45am-12.30pm
Group C	Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Friday	10.15-11am 11-11.45am 9.30-10.15am 9.30-10.15am
Group D	Wednesday	10.15-11am

Which group should my child join?

Date of birth between

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Group E

Group F

1 Sep 2007 – 31 Aug 2008

1 Sep 2006 – 31 Aug 2007

1 Sep 2005 – 31 Aug 2006

1 Sep 2004 – 31 Aug 2005

1 Sep 2003 – 31 Aug 2004

1 Sep 2002 – 31 Aug 2003

Family Music 0-6 yrs : £77 for 11 sessions (£74 for 2nd child) :

0-6 yrs
(More than one child per adult)
Under 6 months free

starts 21st April

More than one child per adult

These classes allow parents/carers to bring more than one child. In a relaxed and friendly environment children and adults will learn new songs and also sing some old favourites. There will be exploration of sounds using a variety of percussion instruments, and plenty of opportunity to become aware of how the body can move to music. The activities will slowly introduce the children to a variety of musical as well as social concepts which include interaction with other children, confidence building, communicative development, coordination and turn taking. All three tutors approach teaching and learning through play and the main aim of the sessions are for adults and children to have fun together. The sessions are split into two age groups 0-2yrs and 2-4yrs with a special Saturday Family Music for 0-6yrs. So dust off your singing voice and be prepared to dance, create music and have a great time with your child. Our Family Music classes specifically cater for parents/carers who would like to bring another child. Please check below as age groups

Our Family Music classes specifically cater for parents/carers who would like to bring another child. Please check below as age groups vary.

	0-4 years	2-6 years
Tue	9.30-10.15am	2.15-3pm
	1.30-2.15pm
Wed	11.00-11.45am
Thu	9.30-10.15am	(Whippersnappers)
	10.30-11.15pm
Fri	11-11.45am
	0-6 years
Sat	9.15-10am 11-11.45am

The Secret Story Club (4-6 yrs) : £97 for 11 sessions :

4-6 yrs

starts 25th April

Children attend without parent/carer

The Secret Story Club is Storytelling with a difference. Using drama, music, singing, dance, percussion and imagination -each week the children can help shape the way the story comes to life. With plenty of percussion and musical instruments to use we will also write our own songs and explore the limits of the imagination!

Group E & F Saturday 10-11am

About the tutors

Whippersnappers	Were founded in 1994 when Caroline Burghard, a professional actress/mime artist, teamed up with Kirk Service, an established R&B and reggae artist. They deliver music programmes for the under 5s London-wide. They are a community interest company, investing all their profits back into their work.

Holly Aisbitt	Trained at Trinity College of Music as a classical singer before attending Mountview Academy of theatre Arts on the postgraduate musical theatre course. She was awarded the Ian Fleming Musical Theatre Award to study at Mountview and since graduating has appeared in Ray Cooney's 'Time's Up'. Holly has been teaching singing and music to children for a number of years and is delighted to be back at the Conservatoire, teaching on the SoundStart programme.

Klio Blonz BMus(Paris) MMus PGD CTSM CTCM	Studied in Paris and at Trinity College of Music, gaining a MMus and a PGDip in Performance. She has performed both as a soloist and ensemble player in France, Greece, Bulgaria and England and works regularly with new composers. Klio teaches individual students at the Conservatoire, and is a tutor on the Conservatoire’s Outreach projects.

Arran Glass	Trained on the Actor-Musicianship course at Rose Bruford College and mainly works in theatre, film and radio. He also runs workshops for children in drama, music and storytelling at Brighton Theatre Royal, Greenwich Community College and The Conservatoire



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