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Music Makers has been running courses for 14 years and many students (and most of the staff!) have returned year after year which reassures us that the courses are working as an enjoyable and rewarding musical and social venture for all concerned. Young musicians from the age of 5 to 18 work alongside, and are guided by, a team of experienced and dedicated music staff. Their aim is to share their enthusiasm for making and performing music, in a stimulating and friendly environment, whilst ensuring that each student fulfils their potential in the time available. The courses are run on a three-tier system: Seniors age 8 - 18 (Grades 2 to 8+)
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This course is suitable for children with no previous musical experience as well as those who are already learning to play an instrument. A mixture of singing, recorder playing, group instrumental work and percussion combined with listening, composing and performing helps to develop aural and rhythmic awareness. Music reading abilities will be developed during the week as well as experience in following a conductor in both vocal and instrumental rehearsals. Each day a different family of instruments will visit from the Senior course, giving the children a chance to learn about and hear the instruments of the orchestra. The emphasis is on fun, with music related games and activities helping to stimulate an interest in instrumental music making. There will be a concert featuring some of the week's work at 3pm on the final day. |
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This course is suitable for young instrumentalists in their first years of playing as well as children who have not yet started an instrument. A variety of musical activities will include instrumental work in groups, singing, recorder playing and percussion featuring a wide range of styles from classical to jazz. The reading of musical notation, aural and rhythmic awareness and performing arts skills will all be developed in an enjoyable way during the week. There will also be demonstrations of orchestral and band instruments for those who have not yet chosen their future instrument. The Intermediates will perform several instrumental pieces and choreographed songs in their concert at 3pm on the final day. |
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The senior course is suitable for players of orchestral and band instruments (Grades 2 to 8+), who will be placed in groups according to ability. The daily programme will vary but rehearsals will involve a variety of groups including:
The least experienced will receive any extra help required and the more advanced players will be given the opportunity to try more demanding music. The music rehearsed will be presented in a concert at 7pm on the final day. There will also be a chance for course members to perform a solo in front of a friendly audience during the week. The Senior course is NOT suitable for beginners, harpists, pianists, guitarists or recorder players. A minimum standard of Grade 2 is necessary to benefit from this course. Residential Option There is a residential option for Seniors on the Fordingbridge course. |
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Residents arrive on the evening before the course begins and will stay in dormitory style accommodation with all meals provided. There is a packed programme of social, musical and sporting activities available during the evenings as well as a heated outdoor swimming pool. Activities include: Choir rehearsals, rounders, swimming, unihoc, wide games, informal concerts, a talent show, a karaoke evening, water polo, discos, waterbomb volleyball, film nights and tennis. The courses take place at Forres Sandle Manor School in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, set in 35 spacious acres of grounds and playing fields in a naturally beautiful area on the edge of the New Forest. |
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